Core Module Information
Module title: Supporting People with Profound Learning and Multiple Disabilities

SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LDN07104
Module leader: Ian Stables
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Nursing
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

NMC(2010) Standards of Competence.
Professional and ethical nursing practice.
Legislative framework.. Personal and professional development
Nursing skill development,
Health and safety,
Develop and produce a portfolio of evidence.
Healthcare acquired Infection Units 1-4.
Safe medicate module 1&2

Learning Outcomes for module:

LO1: Outline the NMC Standards of Competence relevant to the clinical setting.
LO2: Under supervision, participate in the range of essential nursing skills required to care for people with complex physical health needs.
LO3: Under supervision participate in the nursing care of people with complex physical health care needs.
LO4: Under supervision promote health and safety by contributing to the on going assessment of risk within this care group including an awareness of the chain of infection and hand hygiene.
LO5: Begin to interpret sociological and psychological theory to learning disability practice.
LO6: Develop an awareness of legislation relevant to nursing people with a learning disability

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment

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