Information Giving and Informed Consent
Introduction
This module aims to facilitate and support the active participation of health care practitioners in the informed consent process. It will enable you to work with, and respond to, current policies and legal and ethical frameworks in practice. It will also enable you to develop an increased awareness of the patient/carer perspective regarding the process of information giving and informed consent. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on this, and the principles and practice of facilitating informed consent in the context of your scope of practice, helping to improve the service you and others deliver and enhance the patient experience of informed consent.
Who the course is aimed at
All healthcare professionals who may be involved with consenting patients, or those that want to understand more about the legal, ethical and professional responsibilities associated with gaining an informed consent.
Benefits of taking the course to the individual, the organisation and the patient
Understanding the practice and principles associated with gaining an informed consent from a patient and the importance of information giving in this process will ensure that personal regulatory and organisational requirements are met in terms of operating safely within a healthcare environment.
What you learn
This module aims to increase your understanding of the legal, ethical and professional principles associated with gaining an informed consent and being able to apply them in practice by reflecting on your own professional practice. You will also be able to reflect on the role of information giving in facilitating an informed consent.
General areas covered
- Legal
- Ethical
- Professional practice regulations
- Patient perspectives
- Patient information
Skills gained for the workplace, technical skills or academic skills
- Reflective practice
- Critical appraisal and evaluation
- Evidence based practice
Unique or interesting features
You will have regular online opportunities to discuss and share practice and ideas with others on the module and gain feedback from your tutor.
Professional recognition
Pending accreditation by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
To Study this distance learning module you will require access to a computer with:
- a reliable internet connection
- Microsoft or Apple Mac Supported Office Software
- the current version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
Fees and Funding for 2024/25
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £860 EU / International students: £860 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4. |
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| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: To apply for a Workforce Development / Workforce Transformation funding WDF/WTF funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below: Further information and Workforce Development Funding / CPD Funding online application form |
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Entry requirements
- Relevant professional qualification
- Relevant work experience
- Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support
- Reliable internet connection
- If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area
The above must be evidenced in your application form
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
This module is delivered via distance learning
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Provisional timetable
Module sites open for induction Monday 13th January 2025
Module starts Monday 20th January 2025
Submission Date Thursday 17th April 2025
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of a single assessment task. The assessment task for this module is:
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Cath Holborn - c.holborn@shu.ac.uk