Foundation degree in healthcare practice Lynn Clark Practice Tutor K117 OU in the East Midlands
Today s introduction The programme and possible qualifications Learning with the Open University Staff roles Getting started Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice Overview of Stage 1 Theory and practice modules Aims Outcomes Theory requirements Practice learning and assessment Practice requirements Portfolios
The programme K101 Introduction to health and social care 60 credits Stage 1 + + K117 Enhancing your healthcare practice 60 credits Stage 1 Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice Choice of modules to total 60 credits Stage 2 Themes: Health and wellbeing; Long term conditions; End of life care; Mental health; Children and Young People; Or Open selection + K236 Extending your contribution to halthcare practice 60 credits Stage 2 Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice
Learning with the OU Supported Open Learning (SOL) How will students access support? StudentHome: computer Learner support: e.mail, phone Module tutor: e.mail, phone, on-line, face to face Practice tutor: e.mail, phone, face to face Workplace supervisor (supervisor): face to face
Module tutor The role Facilitates learning through on-line tutorials and by e.mail and phone Helps students understand module materials and concepts Answers academic queries from students Advises students about assignments (TMAs) Marks and provides written feedback about assignments Provides study skills support
Practice tutor The role Monitors progress in practice of a group of students throughout the module Participates in three face to face meetings with students and supervisors at the start, midpoint and end of the module Takes action if a student is at risk of failing Contributes to the quality assurance of learning environments and induction of supervisors
Supervisor The role Facilitates students practice-based learning Provides supervision Liaises with others about students performance Liaises with the practice tutor as required Participates in the three review meetings Completes practice assessment records Is accountable for the assessment of students performance in practice Alerts the practice tutor to any concerns
Roles summary
Student Responsibilities ~ 1 Affirms information about supervisor Completes personal details in portfolio Undertakes module based practice learning only when appropriately supervised Practises within relevant parameters Adheres to employing organisation s guidelines Participates in care delivery, only if consent has been freely given
Student Responsibilities ~ 2 Actively seeks feedback on practice performance Complies with legitimate requirements of supervisor and practice tutor Liaises with practice tutor as required Reports any concerns relating to practice or to self immediately to the practice tutor Completes a self-declaration of health and character, if needed, at any time during the module
Getting started Using StudentHome www.open.ac.uk/students Sent user name and password Get Started Online www.open.ac.uk/skillsforstudy
Organisation of Year 1 - outline 2012 2013 Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul K117 Sub K101 TMA01 TMA02 TMA03 icma Sub 1 2 3 4 5 6 K101 Exam 3rd June 2013 Aug icma/ema Sep
Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117 module) Develops healthcare workers knowledge and practice
Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117 module) The module guide Introduction Module overview The module components Support for your study Effective learning Getting started
Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117 module) Focus of each block of study Block 1: Practitioners and practice Block 2: Promoting health and healthcare practice Block 3: Healthcare practice Block 4: Developing practice-based skills Block 5: Enhancing practice-based skills
Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117 module) Module learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding Cognitive skills Key skills Practical and professional skills
Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117 module) Assessment principles Electronic submission via etma system etma and icma cut-off submission dates Ongoing continuous assessment score Pass = 40% No resubmission of TMAs icmas completed on-line Substitution There is no substitution for assignments in K117 End of module assessment (EMA)
An introduction to health & social care (K101 module) Provides a broad awareness of the world of health and social care Getting started Welcome week guide, module guide, printable study calendar, getting started on line, forum guidance Learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding Cognitive skills Key skills Practical professional skills
An introduction to health & social care (K101 module) Focus of each block of study Block 1: Who cares? Block 2: Working with life experience Block 3: Diverse communities and resources for care Block 4: The context of care Block 5: Making care safer? Block 6: The shaping of care services in the UK
An introduction to health & social care (K101 module) Assessment principles Electronic submission via etma system The etma system was fantastic and saved the worry of has my TMA actually arrived by snail mail? On the etma system you knew straight away it was delivered safely. etma and icma cut-off submission dates Ongoing continuous assessment score Pass = 40% Substitution One substitution allowed for TMA04, 05, 06 End of module examination
Practice learning & assessment Practice requirements 600 hours of practice learning of which 240 hours must be directly supervised by the supervisor Identification of student s strengths and areas for development Achievement of all skills at Direct Supervision level of practice Completion of all portfolio elements
The skills and competencies Domain 1 Care, compassion and communication 27 skills 8 competencies Domain 2 Organisational aspects of care 19 skills 10 competencies Domain 3 Infection prevention and control 05 skills 3 competencies Domain 4 Nutrition and fluid management 04 skills 2 competencies Domain 5 Numeracy 01 skill 1 competency
Using Levels of Practice criteria ~1 Supervisors assess students achievement against criteria adapted from Bondy (1983) and Benner (1984) All 56 skills must be achieved at the level of Direct Supervision by the end of K117 Each skill is assessed against three performance criteria Knowledge and understanding Practice performance Professional behaviour
Using Levels of practice criteria ~2 Knowledge & understanding Practice performance Professional behaviour Level of practice: Can practise safely under direct supervision (DS) Knowledge is usually accurate Begins to identify alternatives Can give rationale for actions Performance is accurate but not always efficient and lacks confidence Needs frequent supervision and guidance Can prioritise care but often needs prompting Adapts care to meet client s needs and current situation Unable to deal with nonroutine situations Gives standard explanations or does not qualify these or explore other possibilities
Process for assessment Three discussion meetings: student, supervisor and practice tutor Meeting 1: Meeting 2: Meeting 3: Initial review Learning needs, current status against outcomes Mid review Achievements so far, level achieved, further learning needs Final assessment Summative decision about achievement of outcomes at prescribed level
The portfolio Has four key elements: Introduction Guidance information Various forms Appendices
The portfolio forms The student must submit Essential Information forms: Student personal details Signature Verification Record Record of Progress Skills and Competencies Record of Progress Summative Assessment Outcome Record of Progress Record of Participation in Review Meetings Record of Practice Hours and Experience Student Self-Declaration of Health and Character To be submitted to employer Record of student hours Ongoing achievement record completed at each discussion Evidence index Appendices
Purpose of the portfolio A record of the student s practicebased learning Evidence to demonstrate the students achievement of the skills e.g. Sufficient and appropriate practice learning hours recorded and signed; witness testimonies; written reflection; module activities; examples of work, documentation etc Demonstrates record keeping ability
Types of evidence Unit activities Assignments and assessments Learning from DVDs Certificated learning Testimonies Summary accounts Presentations and project work Resource collection
Supporting supervisors Supporting workplace study free on-line learning Seven parts http://sws.oucpld.com/
If you have further queries, email: l.clark@open.ac.uk 07507 415580