SCI07010 2020 Professional Practice in Health Care Science

Understand the role of the Biomedical Scientist and the need for continued professional development

Demonstrate an awareness of the implications of utilising an entrepreneurial approach in health service provision

Discuss the engage in reflective practice in the context of Biomedical Science

Understand the importance of health and safety and the role of quality in Biomedical Science provision

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

Teaching will be in the form of lectures and independent learning. Lectures will provide students with detailed information on biomedical practice. In addition to lectures, independent learning will be required through the use of directed reading and students will be encouraged to broaden their knowledge by utilising a wide range of learning resources. The module will be delivered fully online.

Written assignment [20%]

Assignment 1

A Business Case Study reflection (500 word equivalent) which accounts for 20% of the marks of the module. A business case will be provided to students on which they are required to reflect

Portfolio [80%]

Assignment 2

A Reflective Practice Portfolio (1,500 word equivalent) which accounts for 80% of the marks of the module. Students will be provided with a reflective sheet proforma and will be asked to reflect on the lectures in the module.

The module is assessed by 100% coursework. This is divided into two pieces of assessment designed to meet the learning outcomes of the module. Student should consider the Ulster University assessment criteria for Level 6 work prior to submitting their assignments.

Individual student feedback will be written and detailed against each criteria. Detailed guidance will be provided on the preparation and submission of each assignment in the module area throughout the duration of the module.

Feedback for assignment 1 and 2 will be provided on a rubric-based feedback sheets with additional written comments as appropriate allowing students to identify where they did well and how they can improve.

100% Coursework                                                                                                      0% Examination

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CONTENT

• Biomedical Scientists, career planning, employment and PDP.
• The entrepreneurial process within a biomedical science service context.
• HCPC Standards of Proficiency and IBMS certificate of competence.
• Reflective practice and Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Health and safety in the Pathology Laboratory.
• Quality assurance (QA) including good laboratory practice (GLP).