Courses

Programme Specification

PgCert Practice Education in Healthcare

Academic Year 2024/25

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Programme Title

PgCert Practice Education in Healthcare

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Postgraduate Certificate

Programme Code

NAM-PC-PEH

UCAS Code

HECoS Code

100290 - Nursing - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

Mode of Study

Part Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

Part Time - 1 Academic Year

Total Credits for Programme

Exit Awards available

Institute Information

Teaching Institution	Queen's University Belfast
School/Department	Nursing & Midwifery
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/the-frameworks-for-higher-education-qualifications-of-uk-degree-awarding-bodies-2024.pdf	Midwifery (2009)
Accreditations (PSRB)
No accreditations (PSRB) found.

Regulation Information

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

Programme Specific Regulations

The pass mark for all taught modules is 50%.

Students who fail one or more taught modules are permitted one further attempt to pass at the next available opportunity for a maximum mark of 50%.

Students with protected characteristics

No impediments to applicants for this programme.

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

Yes
Fitness to Practise programmes are those which permit students to enter a profession which is itself subject to Fitness to Practise rules.

Educational Aims Of Programme

The overall aim of the Postgraduate Certificate in Practice Education is to offer a high-quality supportive teaching and learning environments that provide graduates with:

•Intellectual and practical skills necessary to promote and sustain innovative and emerging practice and leadership in practice education.
•Intellectual and transferable skills necessary to function in positions of education and leadership in Practice education.
•Skills enabling graduates to critically review and introduce current evidence to practice education or other investigative strategies relevant to practice and leadership roles in practice education.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

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

Critically appraise evidence and research regarding teaching and learning theories and strategies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Critically appraise the application of learning in the practice setting.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Apply a constant and integrated approach to analysis, evaluation and synthesis of new and complex ideas, information, and issues related to practice learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Developet creative and original responses regarding the application of practice learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

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

Apply learning theories and models in practice education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Develop and implement teaching and learning theories and assessment in practice education

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Identify factors that enable and inhibit practice learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Reflect on individual teaching and learning skills and areas where further development is indicated.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

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

Use an advanced range of the principal theories, teaching strategies and techniques, associated with practice education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Use and enhance a range of complex skills, techniques, practices and materials at forefront of practice education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Design and execute master’s level investigation or development projects to deal with new challenges and issues related to practice education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Demonstrate the development and application of advanced knowledge, understanding and practices in practice education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

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

Demonstrate the ability to engage in critical debate at an advanced level and the ability to utilise a wide range of resources to support advanced decision making.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Confidently deal with complex professional issues in ways that demonstrate reflective, autonomous and evidence-based practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Utilise skills in reflective practice and apply to individual and team-work contexts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Appropriately use of information technology to access national and international databases

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Lectures, tutorials, seminars, group discussion, presentation, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, practicals, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assignment, portfolio and seminar presentation.

Module Information

Stages and Modules

Module Title	Module Code	Level/ stage	Credits	Availability		Duration	Pre-requisite			Assessment
				S1	S2			Core	Option	Coursework %	Practical %	Examination %
Theories and principles of practice education	HSN7084	7	20	YES	--	12 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Practice teaching and learning for health and social care professionals	HSN7085	7	20	--	YES	12 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Simulation based education, theory and practice in health care	HSN7091	7	20	--	YES	12 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%

Notes

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