PLMAPD-Advanced Professional Development

Module Provider: Clinical Language Sciences
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Mrs Afshan O'Sullivan
Email: a.j.osullivan@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module considers current issues within professional practice for Speech and Language Therapy within Health and Education contexts and prepares the students for professional life. It aims to develop their ability to reflect on continuous personal development as preparation for the workforce.

Aims:

The aim of this module is to develop a strong understanding of and insight into current professional issues and to extend and refine professional knowledge and skills required of the newly qualified speech and language therapist. The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the changing nature of the knowledge base and modes of delivery in the context of health, education and social care and prepare them for their lifelong career learning within the NHS, Education, private, voluntary or independent sectors.

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, it is expected that the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of  and ability to reflect on clinical processes and procedures at a level commensurate with pre-registration requirements


• Demonstrate critical identification and selection of information and evidence of knowledge and clinical skills to produce a professional portfolio.


• Identify, outline and integrate the issues within the modern NHS, Education and other SLT service providers relating to clinical governance and clinical effectiveness into their clinical work


• Synthesise theory and clinical skills to produce generic principles that can be applied to any mode of service delivery

Additional outcomes:

The module also aims to assist students in the critical evaluation of collaborative practice in the clinical and educational contexts and critically evaluate their role as a professional member of the team. Students will develop their oral communication skills and their ability to work and facilitate within a larger group context along with the consideration of leadership skills.

Outline content:

This module develops and builds on knowledge, skills and professional issues developed in the previous year. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis, integration and application of theoretical knowledge to holistic case management within a professional context. Professional development and working within the NHS/Education/other settings is considered under topics of clinical governance, management and service delivery, and the role of the RCSLT and adherence to the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics. The final component addresses career issues, applying for jobs, preparation for interviews and continuing professional development and maintenance of professional standards.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

This module uses a blended approach to teaching including lectures, seminars, online resources and some case based learning.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Lectures	12	8
Guided independent study:
Other	88	92
Total hours by term	100	100	0
Total hours for module	200

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Portfolio	100

Summative assessment- Examinations:

N/A

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Students will submit a CPD portfolio in the Summer Term. Submission will be via Turnitin.

Formative assessment methods:

Presentation of topics in small groups - peer marked and peer feedback and engagement in writing personal statements and interviewing skills.

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy “Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes”, which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A mark of 50% overall.

Reassessment arrangements:

Coursework will be carried forward if it bears a mark of 50%. Otherwise it must be resubmitted by September.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1) Required textbooks: 

2) Specialist equipment or materials: 

3) Specialist clothing, footwear or headgear: 

4) Printing and binding: Portfolios need to be submitted in hard copy due to the high number of appendices. Students need to budget to print 1500 word narrative and all the relevant appendices (this varies between approximately 20 and 100 pages).

5) Computers and devices with a particular specification: 

6) Travel, accommodation and subsistence: 

Last updated: 30 March 2023