Module information
Module details
- Title
- Elective Module
- Type
- Core
- Module code
- SCC121
- Credits
- 0
- Requirement
- Compulsory
Aim of this module
The aim of the elective period is to facilitate wider experience of healthcare and/or the practice of Healthcare Science in a cultural and/or clinical setting that is different from the usual training environment. This may involve healthcare or Healthcare Science in a different area of the health service, or in pursuit of a particular clinical or research interest.
The elective period can be taken any time during the specialist training. It may comprise a single 4- to 6-week elective or a series of shorter periods of elective training.
Work-based content
Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Produce learning outcomes for the elective training period and link these to Good Scientific Practice. |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Write a report of your elective training that includes your learning outcomes (mapped to Good Scientific Practice), a critical reflection on your experience and an action plan. |
Action View |
| # 3 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Plan, prepare and deliver an oral presentation that describes and reflects on the learning from your elective and shows how your experience will shape your future practice. |
Action View |
Assessments
This module has no work-based assessments.
Learning outcomes
- Agree, organise and complete a period of education and training that provides a wider experience of healthcare and/or the practice of healthcare science, and aligns with Good Scientific Practice.
- Critically reflect on your experience in your elective and develop an action plan as part of your continuing personal and professional development.
- Prepare a presentation and present your elective experiences to colleagues, including trainee healthcare scientists.
Academic content (MSc in Clinical Science)
Important information
The academic parts of this module will be detailed and communicated to you by your university. Please contact them if you have questions regarding this module and its assessments. The module titles in your MSc may not be exactly identical to the work-based modules shown in the e-portfolio. Your modules will be aligned, however, to ensure that your academic and work-based learning are complimentary.
Learning outcomes
This module has no academic learning outcomes.
Indicative content
This module has no academic indicative content.
Clinical experiences
Activities
There is no clinical experiential learning associated with this module.