Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice Mentor induction Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston and St George s University of London
Rationale Develop a Band 4 (Associate Practitioner/ MSW) workforce Band 4 workers are able to deliver elements of health and social care and undertake clinical work in domains that have previously only been within the remit of registered professionals (Skills for health, 2011) Improve standards of care Increase job satisfaction Opportunity for career development
What do Band 4 s do? Work under indirect supervision of the RN, as appropriate to clinical area Perform patient assessment, plan, deliver and evaluate care Assist in the delivery of health promotion Support, supervise and co-ordinate more junior support workers Develop specific skills relevant to area Demonstrate excellent communication skills and professional behaviour
Overview Two year full time diploma programme to develop band 4 Associate Practitioners/ Maternity Support Workers Three pathways available: adult, maternity and perioperative care One day per week attendance at St George s University of London: Year 1 Thursday Year 2 - Wednesday
Entry requirements There are no absolute academic entry criteria, although typical students have studied to at least NVQ level 3 All students must: be employed in appropriate heath care settings at the point of entry onto the programme be contracted to work at least 15 hours per week pass a numeracy and literacy test (equivalent to key stage level 2) followed by an interview have the support of a qualified mentor for the duration of the programme.
Programme Framework First Year (Level 4) Personal and Professional Development (1) 15 credits Applied Anatomy and Physiology 30 credits Essence of Care (1) 30 credits Developing the Patient Experience 30 credits Specialist Skills Development for the Workforce 15 credits Second Year (Level 5) Personal and Professional Development (2) 15 credits Essence of Care (2) 30 credits Specialist Module (1) 30 credits Specialist Module (2) 30 credits Evaluating Effective Care 15 credits
Modules (year 1) Applied Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits) Body s systems (respiratory, cardiovascular etc) Brief introduction to pathophysiology Essence of Care (30 credits) Skills (vital signs, infection control etc) Foundational aspects of care Developing the Patient Experience (30 credits) Healthcare ethics and law Communication skills Specialist skills development for the Workforce (15 credits) Pathway specific competencies and skills Personal and Professional Development (15 credits) Professional practice Role and boundaries Academic and IT skills
Modules (year 2) Essence of Care (2) (30 credits) Building on aspects of foundational care and skills from year 1 Assessment tools Specialist module: 1 (30 credits) Specific to pathway Specialist module: 2 (30 credits) Specific to pathway Evaluating Effective Care (15 credits) Evidence based practice Using evaluation strategies in practice e.g. audit Leadership and managing change Personal and Professional Development (2) (15 credits) Building on academic and IT skills Role transition Portfolio development
Progression First year 120 credits at level 4 Stepping off point with Certificate in Healthcare Practice Possible entry into BSc Nursing at the point of the 2 nd year Second year 120 credits at level 5 Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice Perioperative care Adult care Maternity
Support Personal Tutor system Small group reflective practice and individual meetings Learning Support Academic writing and numeracy Moodle Practice Liaison Lead Supporting students and mentors in practice Mentors in practice Student buddy system
Personal Mentors Should be a qualified mentor with a live Unique Identification Number Overall responsibility for monitoring and facilitating progress throughout whole programme Initiate completion of an agreed learning contract at the start of the course Meet with the student minimum of 4 times/year Assessment of practice based skills, competencies and snapshots
Competency Assessment Document (CAD) 5 core and 5 specialist competencies in each year (+ 2-3 additional core competencies in year1) Encompasses three key stages: Learning agreement Formative assessment Summative assessment Personal mentor should complete the learning agreement and final comments
Example of Core Competency 1. IDENTIFICATION and MANAGEMENT of RISK Demonstrate the ability to: Identify patients at risk of cross infection Maintain universal precautions at all times Perform effective hand washing techniques Provide safe handling of sharps and waste material Adhere to safe manual handling policy Report any signs of infection e.g. temperature or inflammation Avoid cross contamination of specimens Ensure equipment is in a state of good repair Deal with any spillages promptly and appropriately
Skills Book Core and Specialist skills Learning agreement and summative comments should be completed by personal mentor Individual skills can be assessed by anyone on a professional register Skills book handed in at the end of the first and second years
Examples of skills
Snapshot One communication snapshot in year one Completed by personal mentor Assessed against set criteria: pass/fail Encompasses three key stages: Learning agreement Formative assessment Summative assessment
Course Dates for 2014 Year 1 January 8, 9, 16, 23, 30 February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27 April 3, 10 Easter Break May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Summer break September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 Winter break
Course Dates for 2014 Year 2 January 29, 30 February 5, 12, 19, 26 March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2, 9 Easter Break April 30 May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4, 11, 18, 25 July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 August 6 Summer break September 3, 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26
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Practice Liaison Lead Contact information Lucie Llewellyn L.Llewellyn@sgul.kingston.ac.uk 0208 725 0130 / 07880 996459