Professionalism and Communication Skills
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MGEMF010 | Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine | 0 | 20 | Full Year UK |
- Code
- MGEMF010
- School
- Medical Sciences and Graduate Entry Medicine
- 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:
Research and study skills
Academic writing, referencing and awareness of plagiarism
Building resilience
Communication and counselling skills
Clinical Skills
Record keeping and information governance
Lifestyle factors and their influence on health
Health psychology and health promotion
The NHS and topical medical and ethical issues
Professionalism
Target Students
Students on the Foundation Year of the Medical Programme (A108) and students on the Science Foundation Year (CFGZ) who are intending to progress to A100 (Medicine)
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 & behavior required for subsequent years of the medical course.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: Submission of a portfolio of evidence of personal and professional development & Reflective essay
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
Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to:
develop strategies for health promotion
describe the fundamentals of human psychology and health beliefs
explain the fundamentals of human psychosocial development
describe and demonstrate key attributes of a healthcare professional
Intellectual Skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to demonstrate:
the ability to assimilate information on a topic and present it in a clear, structured manner
appropriate use of computer skills to present assignment work
an ability to engage in independent study
express an informed opinion regarding health behaviour, health beliefs and health promotion
Professional Practical Skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
how to give and receive effective feedback
how to present information concisely and clearly using different methods
how to be an effective member of a team
how to communicate with people of different ages, cultures and from a diverse range of backgrounds or states of health
demonstrate effective preparation and planning of assignment and presentation work
use a range of information sources, University libraries and the internet
recognize and use different academic conventions for referencing and presenting bibliographies
demonstrate the ability to use IT resources for effective organization, presentation and basic analysis of data
reflective skills
Transferable (key) skills
At the end of this module, the student should be able to:
develop learning and study techniques which promote lifelong learning, and understand different methods of teaching and learning
take responsibility for their own learning, reflect upon and assess their own progress, strengths and weaknesses
demonstrate good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
demonstrate good interpersonal skills and team working ability
describe and demonstrate key attributes of a healthcare professional