Demonstrate higher levels of critical reflection, critical analysis and critical thinking regarding theory, methods and practice.

Demonstrate enhanced professional decision-making and risk management skills within relevant legal parameters.

Practice in a more ethically sensitive manner, engaging with professional social work values.

Demonstrate an advance range of communication skills (i.e. written, oral, digital and non-verbal).

Acknowledge the wider socio-political and philosophical context of palliative care, and challenges in practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve Cognitive Skills are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, IT based learning, tutorials, seminars, workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include written assignments, case studies, oral presentation, reflective practice learning portfolio

Demonstrate use of written, digital and verbal communication skills, to enhance professional competence and confidence.

Be resourceful, respectful and competent when leading or chairing meetings with service users, families and
other professionals and competently managing conflict, risk and ethical dilemmas.

Demonstrate oral presentation, self-assessment, peer assessment and debating skills.

Use evidence informed approaches and outcomes from published research, policies, legislation and theory to
inform professional social work practice, problem-solve and promote critical thinking.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve Transferable Skills are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, IT based learning, tutorials, seminars, workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include written assignments, case studies, oral presentation, reflective practice learning portfolio

Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how international / national / regional policies drive change within palliative care, including barriers and benefits to accessing palliative care services.

Demonstrate critical responses to theories of loss and grief, and how they inform social work assessments and
practice.

Demonstrate a critical awareness of principles of empowerment, advocacy and person-centred practice.

Demonstrate the ability to identify and manage complex ethical dilemmas that arise within palliative care
within the context of risk, adult safeguarding, mental capacity, human rights, end-of-life care decision-making.

Develop a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of service users or carers with direct experience of
palliative care or bereavement services.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods to achieve Knowledge & Understanding are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, IT based learning, tutorials, seminars, workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include written assignments, case studies, oral presentation, reflective practice learning portfolio

Develop a critical understanding of the principles, foundations and philosophy of palliative care.

Express an advanced knowledge of relevant policies, legislation and theories for palliative care in Northern
Ireland or within their own legal jurisdiction.

Demonstrate advanced skills relevant to palliative care including advance care planning, sharing or breaking
bad news, working within multi-disciplinary teams and leading/chairing family /discharge planning meetings.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods are commensurate with adult learning theory and entail formal lecturing, student led learning, IT based learning, tutorials, seminars, workshops.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods include written assignments, case studies, oral presentation, reflective practice learning portfolio