CA4S036 - Foundations of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Practice 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CA4S036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Foundations of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Community Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Emma Tonkin, Dwynwen Spargo, Precious O'Driscoll | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2012 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100281 - community nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To critically appraise factors influencing growth, development, health and well-being, which will enable the SCPHN student to conceptualise and critically analyse the strategies necessary to assess growth, health and development across the lifespan. To analyse theories, policy and practice underpinning SCPHN.
Content Summary
Critically explore the concept of health, wellbeing and development. To explore the impact of genetics, nutrition and other factors influencing growth and development; Assessment of physical, emotional and social health and development incorporating evidence based assessment tools, addressing the complex needs of individuals coping with, poor health, illness disease and loss. Principles of screening and surveillance. Appraise public health services to support families and individuals. Establish relationships to sustain practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 36 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Project supervision | 2 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Work based learning | 100 |
| Independent Study | 50 |
| Directed Study | 4 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse factors influencing health, growth and development in children, young people and their families. |
| LO2 | Conceptualise health and appraise factors influencing the health and well being of individuals, families and communities. |
| LO3 | To further develop analytical skills in assessing health and wellbeing within SCPHN practice. |
| LO4 | The student will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the NMC and NOS standards relating to SCPHN (Health Visiting and School Nursing). |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | A written reflection, using a model of reflection, on one of the themes addressed within the module affecting health and/or development of the child or young person and applied to the SCPHN students area of practice. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Clinical Practice (CW) 1 | Assessed in practice by QPT need to be achieved at Proficient level (pass/fail) | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Clinical Practice (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |