Professionalism and Communication Skills (Lincoln)

Code School Level Credits Semesters
MEDSF004 Medical Education Centre 0 20 Full Year UK
Code
MEDSF004
School
Medical Education Centre
Level
0
Credits
20
Semesters
Full Year UK

Summary

This module begins to introduce the process of personal and professional development of future doctors by requiring regular reflection, action planning and documentation of their progress through the Foundation Year. In addition, it comprises an introduction to the areas of basic communication and clinical skills and professionalism. The module will start to develop knowledge of:

Target Students

Students on the Foundation Year of Medicine based in Lincoln.

Classes

Two hours per week (40 hours contact time) of taught classes, practical activities, small group work & self-directed learning/preparation for taught sessions. Students must also maintain & submit a satisfactory portfolio of evidence of attainment of the appropriate level of knowledge, skills, attitudes & behaviour required for subsequent years of the medical course.

Assessment

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

To prepare the student for study on the BMBS course through the development of a range of knowledge, skills, professional attitudes and behaviour, and an awareness of topical issues in clinical practice. To provide the student with knowledge of the importance of safe record keeping and the need for regular reflection on academic, personal and professional development.

Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
a. develop strategies for health promotion
b. describe the fundamentals of human psychology and health beliefs
c. explain the fundamentals of human psychosocial development
d. describe and demonstrate key attributes of a healthcare professional
 
 
 

2. Intellectual Skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. the ability to assimilate information on a topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
b. appropriate use of computer skills to present assignment work
c. an ability to engage in independent study
d. express an informed opinion regarding health behaviour, health beliefs and health promotion

3. Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
a. how to give and receive effective feedback
b. how to present information concisely and clearly using different methods
c. how to be an effective member of a team
d. how to communicate with people of different ages, cultures and from a diverse range of backgrounds or states of health
e. demonstrate effective preparation and planning of assignment and presentation work
f. use a range of information sources, University libraries and the internet
g. recognize and use different academic conventions for referencing and presenting bibliographies
h. demonstrate the ability to use IT resources for effective organization, presentation and basic analysis of data
i. reflective skills

4. Transferable (key) skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to:
a. develop learning and study techniques which promote lifelong learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning
b. take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
c. demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
d. demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team working ability
e. describe and demonstrate key attributes of a healthcare professional.

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.