Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Professionalism and Preparing for Clinical Practice
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dentistry
Module Code	01 39254
Module Lead	Mrs Z Abbas / Mr T Addison / Prof K Hill
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	0
Semester	Full Term
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	DBS check required. Students must have completed and passed all BDS 1 modules
Exclusions
Description	Over the second year, BDS students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of their professional identity in the healthcare team in different work environments through direct observation of practice, work based tasks and guided reflection. In addition, the course requires students to complete mandatory training in a number of areas including safeguarding, infection control, life support and information governance. This non-credit bearing module will be used to timetable personal development sessions for students in year 2 of the Dentistry, such as academic and library skills, resilience training, personal tutoring and to encourage the development of skills critical for the students to achieve their full potential on the course. In addition, as a clinical programme, it will be used to capture clinical related material for induction and compliance and professionalism work. It is designed to develop the self-evaluation, reflective practice and study skills required of the learner in higher education through the use of inter- professional learning, small group work and structured self-directed learning. It aims to develop the skills of communication, time management and critical appraisal. To achieve those goals, content will be focused on non-module specific skills acquired during the year. This will not require any additional assessment but emphasises and rewards engagement of students with these elements. The use of a portfolio within the Clinical Assessment and Feedback System will capture longitudinal monitoring and inform progression. Furthermore, it ensures that students are not progressing with deficiencies in their skills which could put them at a significant disadvantage in the following year. Students shall normally be required to: 1. Attend, engage with and contribute to all identified compulsory teaching sessions. 2. Engage with their Personal Tutor during tutorials and reflect on the subject and transferable skills that they are developing with the aid of feedback that they have received. 3. Engage with professional / clinical responsibilities and requirements. 4. Demonstrate a reflective approach to teaching and practice 5. Complete the required elements of a longitudinal electronic portfolio
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate the characteristics of a professional student in the clinical practice setting showing awareness of the relevant codes of professional conduct. Demonstrate professionalism and compliance with mandatory training for both the programme and the placement provider. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of academic integrity Demonstrate the ability to access further resources with developed library skills Demonstrate engagement in reflective practice relating to their learning experiences Demonstrate a willingness to work effectively in groups and contribute to the achievement of common goals Demonstrate a developing understanding of the requirements of the regulator for Lifelong learning. Engage with personal tutor sessions Reflect on clinical placement and seek feedback from all stakeholders. Demonstrate respectful teamworking and communication skills with all stakeholders understanding ethical issues. Demonstrate self-evaluation, reflective practice, personal development planning and portfolio development as tools in the management of learning. Show a basic awareness of how to raise concerns about their own or others health, behaviour or professional performance in accordance with GDC regulations.
Assessment	39254-01 : Satisfactory completion of teaching and learning : Log Book/ Portfolio (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Demonstration of professionalism, teamwork and communication through direct observation and through learning tasks submitted via CAFS. The CAFS portfolio will be reviewed by the Year Lead or Personal Tutor looking at: Reflection on all Not OK grades in Professionalism Communication Management and Leadership Infection Control. Teamwork – 90% Attendance at clinic assist sessions Patient Feedback – Minimum 40% of sessions Reflection – Minimum 90% of sessions Completion of required elements for the year in the portfolio, including mandatory training and audit. Pass / Fail Reassessment: Resubmission of components
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