PgCert Professional Development in Primary Care
Academic Year 2021/22
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance and Enhancement processes as set out in the DASA Policies and Procedures Manual.
Programme Title |
PgCert Professional Development in Primary Care |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Certificate |
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Programme Code |
MED-PC-PR |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100246 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
Part Time - 10 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
60 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
N/A |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University 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 and coaching
• 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 SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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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 |
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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 |
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Engage in independent research and scholarship. |
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 & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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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 |
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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 SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Information Literacy and Technology |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies On-Line Workshops Methods of Assessment Formative and Written Assignments |
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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 |
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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 |
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Working with Others |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Workshops and Group activities Methods of Assessment Formative Activities |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Strategic Management and Leadership in Primary Care |
SCM7053 |
7 |
40 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Coaching Skills for Leaders |
SCM7055 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Social Prescribing |
SCM7057 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Notes |
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