CH0S07 - Foundations of Professional Development in Chiropractic 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CH0S07 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Foundations of Professional Development in Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Chiropractic | ||
| Module Leader: | Angela Sims | ||
| Module Team: | Hayley Davies, Jayne Ludlow, Paul McCambridge | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100241 - chiropractic | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To develop the student’s study, reasoning, observation, reflection and learning skills. To introduce the student to the importance of clear and concise communication. To develop the skills and attributes which underpin professional development and behaviour. To develop the student’s ability to formulate views concerning contemporary healthcare issues.
Content Summary
The module provides the students with the academic/educational framework within which to begin the process of developing verbal and written communication skills required of a chiropractor in a modern healthcare environment. General study skills, learning styles and presentation skills. Personal and professional development. The importance of literate report writing. A variety of contemporary issues that may influence chiropractic practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Independent Study | 140 |
| Directed Study | 12 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Problem/ Challenge based learning | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Discuss the importance of effective communication in the healthcare environment |
| LO2 | Describe and discuss professional development and aspects of professionalism in healthcare and specifically in chiropractic. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Importance of communication and reflection in healthcare | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Professional considerations in chiropractic | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |