NP1S006 - Legislation and Policy in Substance Misuse 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NP1S006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Legislation and Policy in Substance Misuse | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Module Leader: | Emmajane Watkins | ||
| Module Team: | Concetta Zicchieri, Sue Davies, Leanne Hallet | ||
| First Intended Intake: | FEB 2013 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100290 - nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To introduce students to the legislation and policies underpinning government led initiatives in relation to substance misuse
To enable students to identify how socio-economic factors influence policy development
Content Summary
The structure and functioning of British and Welsh Assembly government in relation to substance misuse legislation and policy. Discussion of the role of the police and social care related statutory and non-statutory bodies.
An introduction to the distinctive demography of Wales, identifying the extent of social problems and the link to substance misuse.
Identification of relevant sources of researched evidence to support evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of government led initiatives.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 19 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Independent Study | 135 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify the socio-economic factors that underpin substance misuse |
| LO2 | Identify current legislation relating to substance misuse and discuss substance misuse policy development in Wales. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | Group PowerPoint presentation outlining the key points of current substance misuse legislation | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Produce a written assignment linking socio-economic factors in Wales to current WAG strategies on substance misuse | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |