Interprofessional Education (Distance Learning)
Introduction
This module is of benefit to you if you are a professional with an educational role working in multiple professional teams who is interested in enhancing service delivery through collaborative interprofessional working. Although predominantly health and social care based, it may be of benefit to other professionals working within the public sector. In this module you are introduced to key theories and concepts concerning interprofessional Education (IPE).
You will be supported to develop IPE activities that have a focus on improving collaborative practice and enhancing service delivery. You will be working online in interactive workshops with your peers, facilitated by a team of staff that have first hand experience of developing and delivering education in the interprofessional arena.
Students are encouraged to develop and utilise a range of independent study skills to inform your leaning.
Benefits of the module to the individual, the organisation and the service user.
You will be able to facilitate interprofessional learning events in your workplace, challenge and influence change across professional boundaries. Learning is provided in a supportive online environment utilising a range of learning methods. Your outputs from the module will be designed to have an impact for both you and your employer.
What you learn
Learning with your peers you will study in small online groups the explore IPE theory, contextualising this into your working world. The workshops will include a range of short, relaxed discussion-based activities and will utilise real life experiences to help you put theory into practice. General topics include:
• Policy context and background
• Interprofessional learning theories
• Facilitations skills in IPE
Skills gained for the workplace:
• Facilitation skills
• Developing new learning and teaching techniques
• Developing effective team working in the context of service enhancement
Unique interesting features
Learning with peers from diverse backgrounds across the world. All interested in enhancing practice through interprofessional working.
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 -
Attendance
Delivery Method:
This module is delivered via distance learning
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Provisional timetable
This module is planned to commence in October 2024. The module is normally delivered over a 12 week period.
Webinar - 11th October 2024 0900 -1100
Webinar - 18th October 2024 0900 -1100
Drop in - 31st October 2024 1630 -1730
Webinar - 8th November 2024 0900 -1100
Drop in - 21st November 2024 1630 -1730
Please note, these dates are subject to change
This module is delivered via distance learning. Attendance at the university is not required but engagement with online activity is expected. -
Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Written Report
- Presentation
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Aimi Dillon - a.dillon@shu.ac.uk