Core Module Information
Module title: Managing Complex Care In Learning Disability Nursing

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: LDN09115
Module leader: Andrew Boyle
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:

This Module explores complex health assessment and intervention. By the end of this Module, you will be able to determine and discuss the rationale for pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention in relation to addressing complex and changing needs across the lifespan (LO2).You will explore the nursing process to address the complex care needs of your people woth learning disabilities and prioritisation of care planning inclusive of preventative health measures where appropriate (LO1).You will develop and understanding of the evidence base, legal frameworks and clinical best practice guidance that supports clinical decision making and care planning (L03) and how this may be communicated across a range of stakeholders. You will develop and understanding of the common principles and values associated with a range of behavioural intervention models to support people with learning disabilities whose behaviour is perceived as challenging (LO4 & LO5).

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the evidence base to develop the knowledge and skills required to assess, prioritise, implement and evaluate the care for (adult/ child/ learning disabilities/ mental health) patients/ service users with complex health and social care needs.

LO2: Demonstrate effective problem-solving and decision-making skills, utilising a systematic approach, to address and meet the changing needs of adult and child with learning disabilities patients/ service users with complex health and social care needs and their families or carers.

LO3: Demonstrate understanding of key clinical, legislative and other formal decision-making frameworks relevant to nursing practice.

LO4: Critically reflect upon the definitions, common principles and values associated with a range of behaviour intervention models.

LO5: Identify and evaluate appropriate risk assessment and management tools to support individuals with Learning Disabilities at points of crisis.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Andrew Boyle
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Tutorial 21 Tutorials will utilise scenario-based, real world approaches will enable the application of nursing practice within the learning environment to enrich and deepen student understanding of supporting service users with complex health and social care needs
Independent Learning Lecture 3 Lectures will deliver core concepts relating to the complex health needs or people with learning disabilities and related evidence based interventions.
Online Guided independent study 176 Materials and activities will be provided via a virtual learning environment to supplement and complement your learning within lectures and tutorials
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 100 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 10 minutes/1500 The student will have an option of two assessment methods:a) A 10-minute narrated digital presentation of a critical incident in the style of a clinical handover. The students will need to choose a clinical scenario, explain the complex health presentations, and the strategies to address the challenges of care, providing a rationale for the non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions of care. Students will need to explore the evidence-base related to the clinical problem and provide recommendations for addressing the care needs throughout the lifespan. Students will need to evaluate their decision-making and critical thinking (LO1-5). ORb) 1500-word critical incident report of a chosen complex clinical scenario. The students will need to explain the complex health presentations, and the strategies to address the challenges of care, providing a rationale for the non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions of care. Students will need to explore the evidence-base related to the clinical problem and provide recommendations for addressing the care needs throughout the lifespan. Students will need to evaluate their decision-making and critical thinking (LO1-5). The weighting for the summative assessment is 100% of the overall mark.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
LDN09115 - Managing Complex Care In Learning Disability Nursing