Module Details

Module Code: PRTC C2402
Module Title: Supervised Professional Practice 1
Title: Supervised Professional Practice 1
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 30
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Noelle Reilly
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this subject is to:
1. Students of this module will be able to provide evidence of their application of the Social Care Workers Registration Board Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers in a social care practice context.
2. To prepare students for professional social care employment and to provide students with experience in the social care field
3. To identify and integrate theoretical frameworks necessary to inform social care practice
4. Support students to understand the importance of professional boundaries with service users within social care settings and be able to critically reflect on any associated challenges.
5. Promote the self-development of student’s personal awareness and critiquing skills which will assist reflective practice
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Take responsibility and accountability for one’s own actions to work within the legal, ethical, policy and knowledge of practice boundaries of the profession and apply cross modular knowledge and skills to their placement context D1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 3 4 5 6 11 12 17 D3 2 5 6 7 9 10 13 14 D4 1 3 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 4 6 7 13 14 19
LO2 Work from a human rights based approach with service users and colleagues and recognize the need for collaboration and teamwork and recording mechanisms. D1 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 21 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 7 15 D4 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 15
LO3 Demonstrate professional level of verbal and written communication within placement context. D1 1 2 3 5 6 10 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17
LO4 Demonstrate a theoretical understanding of the social care standards of proficiency and provide a record from supervised professional practice placement of the application of the social care standards of proficiency in practice. D1 Pr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19
LO5 Critically reflect on their own professional practice and demonstrate evidence of ongoing continuing professional development and education D1 1 2 7 8 17 18 20 22 23 D3 5 11 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 1 13 17 19
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
8830 LAWS C1403 Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Persons
8834 SOCG C1402 Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice
8892 QUAL C1402 Introduction to Social Policy for Social Care Practice
9308 PRTC C2402 Supervised Professional Practice 1
9342 PSYC C1402 Introduction to Psychology
9343 SOCL C1402 Lifespan Development and Individual Difference
9396 SAFE C1R03 Health and Safety in Social Care Practice
9449 PRTC C1402 Professional Social Care Practice Contexts Models and Legal System
9516 DEVL C1402 Professional Social Care Theory and Practice
9702 RECH C1402 Communications, Research and Study Skills
9755 CRTV C1402 Creative Skills
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Professional autonomy and accountability
Role acquisition, service user needs and rights, service user confidentiality, consent, candor, disclosure, ethical practice D1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 15 16 17 18 21 22 23
Communication, collaborative practices and teamwork
Relationship-based practice, behavior as communication, teamwork, report writing, client notes, FOI, data protection, confidentiality, whistleblowing D1 11 13 14 D2 1 2 4 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 15 17
Safety and Quality
Decision making and professional choices, managing risk D1 9, 19 20 D3 5 7 9
Professional development
Supervision, reflective practice, self-care, personal values, CPD plan, challenges on placement D2 3 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 19
Professional knowledge and skills
Human rights based approach, social justice, model of practice, advocacy interventions on placement, cross modular learning applied to field of practice in which they are undertaking their placement D5 1 2 3 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19
Portfolio Writing
Content • Presentation style • Workload Management
Supervised Professional Practice
Engaging in authentic practice as a supported participant. Ongoing work on social care proficiencies audit. Positive engagement in the supervisory process. D1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment75.00%
Practical25.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Portfolio – Students submit a portfolio of work demonstrating their knowledge and skills which have developed over the course of their placements. Completion of the portfolio captures D1 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 17 20 22 23 D2 13 14 15 D4 1 2 3 4 5 D5 3 7 8 14
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentation - D2 6 7 D3 2 4 D5 1 3 7 11 12
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Social Care Proficiencies Audit and Personal Learning Plan: D1 Pr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 D4 1 2 3 4 5 6 D5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 19
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Tripartite Meeting - At this stage in the programme, the achievement of "supported" level is considered adequate for progression to stage 3. Proficiencies captured include: D1 Pr 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 D2 1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 15 16 17 D3 1 6 9 12 15 D5 6 9 10 13 19
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
There are three core elements within the module:
1. Attendance - 80% attendance required to be eligible for progression to placement
2. Placement - Placement is integral to the programme. A student must successfully pass placement in order to progress. A student who does not pass placement must repeat the year.
3. Portfolio - A student who does not achieve a grade of 40% in their portfolio's can repeat the portfolio for the Autumn repeats.

Students can apply to have a review of their assessment under section 7.3 of Academic Standards and Assessment Regulations

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Work - based Learning Contact Experiential Learning in social care environment 12 Weeks per Stage 33.33 400
Independent Learning Non Contact Maintain free narrative journal, reflect on practice based learning, portfolio preparation, Preparation for weekly workshops and post workshop reflection. Social Care Proficiencies Audit. Workshop discussion/debate specific to case studies, academic publications, scenarios, theory to practice. Weekly supervision whilst on placement. Call in days x 2 15 Weeks per Stage 22.00 330
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Workshop based learning. Students are divided into workshop groups containing sixteen people or less. Case studies, social care scenarios, peer to peer and group learning. Professional Development. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.67 20
Total Weekly Contact Hours 35.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hawkins, J & Shohet, R.. (2007), Supervision in the Helping Professions, 3rd Ed.. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
  • Healy, J. & Spencer, M.. (2008), Surviving your placement in Health & Social Care., Brighton: Pavilion Publishers.
  • Knapman, J. & Morrison, T. (2001), Making the most of Supervision in Health & Social Care., Brighton: Pavilion Pubs.
  • Thompson N.. (2009), Anti-discriminatory Practice., London: Macmillan.
  • Thompson, N.. (2015), People Skills, 4. London: Macmillian.
  • Tomlinson P., & Philpot T.. (2008), A Child’s Journey to Recovery, London Jessica Kingsley.
  • Howard, N. Lyons, D.. (2014), Social Care, Gill Education, p.320, [ISBN: 9780717159697].
  • Thompson, N.. The Learning from Practice Manual, [ISBN: 9781910020449].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Bisteck, F. (1963), The Professional Relationship, Elwin Pubs, USA.
  • Donohoe J & Gaynor F. (2009), Education & Care in the Early Years, 3rd. Dublin: Gill & McMillian.
  • Harrison, R & Wise, C.. (2005), Working with Young People, London: Sage.
  • Hawkins, J & Shohet, R.. (2007), Supervision in the Helping Professions, 3rd. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
  • Moon, J.. (2005), Learning Journals: A handbook for academics, students & professional development., London: Kogan Page.
  • O’Neill E. (2004), Professional Supervision: Myths, Culture & Structure., Tipperary: RMA Publication.
  • Share, P & Lawlor, K.. (2013), Applied Social Care, 2nd. Dublin: MacMillan.
  • Tadd, G.V.. (1998), Ethic & Values for Care Workers, London: Blackwell Publications.
  • Kline, R. & Preston - Shoot, M.. (2012), Professional Accountability in Social Care and Health, 1st. London, Sage.
  • Harrison, R., Harvey, R. & Maclean, S.. (2010), Developing Cultural Competence in Social and Health Care, UK, Kirwan Mclean Associates Ltd.
  • Trevithick, P.. (2012), Social Work Skills and Knowledge, 3rd edition. Berkshire, Open University Press.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Child Abuse & Neglect.
  • Children and Youth Services Review.
  • Disability and Health Journal.
  • Health & Place.
  • Research in Developmental Disabilities.
Other Resources
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