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Postgraduate Programme Specification

PgCert Professional Development in Primary Care

Academic Year 2022/23

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Programme Title PgCert Professional Development in Primary Care Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)
Postgraduate Certificate
Programme Code MED-PC-PR UCAS Code HECoS Code 100246 - Health sciences - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

--

Interview Required

--

Mode of Study Part Time
Type of Programme Postgraduate Length of Programme Part Time - 10 Academic Years
Total Credits for Programme 60
Exit Awards available No

Institute Information

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

Quality Code
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code

Higher Education Credit Framework for England
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england

Level 7

Subject Benchmark Statements
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf

N/A

Accreditations (PSRB)

No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

No

Programme Specific Regulations

Candidates must have successfully completed 60 Credits from the range of modules/short courses approved for this award

Students with protected characteristics

n/a

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No

Educational Aims Of Programme

This programme is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs of those staff working in primary care. There is an emphasis on providing a flexible, and accessible training.

On successful completion of the programme students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of skills, techniques and approaches required for leadership, coaching or the social model for health and well-being
• Apply these skills in the Primary Care setting.
• Show evidence of reflection on their experience and professional practice
• Demonstrate transferable skills acquired through the modules chosen and improve their own learning and experience

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Analyse, critically evaluate and synthesise different information from external and internal sources.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignments

Reflect on their own professional experiences and practices in the light of current theory, research, and debate.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignments

Engage in independent research and scholarship.
Think creatively in a constantly changing environment.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignments

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate Independent learning ability required for continuing professional development

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignments

Depending upon the modules selected, demonstrate knowledge and understanding of leading change within their area of practice and management

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignment

Demonstrate competence in leading from a variety of different positions depending on contextual situations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignments

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Apply insights from the theories studied during the course in their everyday work situations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignments

Use qualitative and quantitative research methods to investigate the needs and practices of their organisations with the view to promoting growth and improvement

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Written Assignments

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Manage time effectively

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Formative and Written Assignments

Demonstrate Effective written and verbal communication skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Formative and Written Assignments

Problem Solving

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Formative and Written Assignments

Information Literacy and Technology

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

On-Line Workshops

Methods of Assessment

Formative and Written Assignments

Improving own learning and performance

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Formative and Written Assignments

Engagement with, and evaluation of, research, including action-oriented research in organisations to improve outcomes for all those involved.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Seminars, workshops and group activities. On-line workshops and work based activities

Methods of Assessment

Formative and Written Assignments

Working with Others

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Workshops and Group activities

Methods of Assessment

Formative Activities

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title Module Code Level/ stage Credits

Availability

Duration Pre-requisite

Assessment

S1 S2 Core Option Coursework % Practical % Examination %
Coaching Skills for Leaders SCM7055 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%
Strategic Management and Leadership in Primary Care SCM7053 7 40 YES YES 24 weeks N YES -- 100% 0% 0%
Social Model for Health & Wellbeing in Primary & Community Care SCM7057 7 20 YES -- 12 weeks N -- YES 100% 0% 0%

Notes

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