Communication and Collaborative Working

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 10 and 17 October, 07 November 2013

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

This module is drawn from the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Mental Health and Wellbeing. The aims of the module are to explore the importance of collaborative working and develop the skills required to communicate effectively within health and social care.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to?

Having completed this module you may wish to use it towards the UAD Practice Development: Mental Health and Wellbeing, or a degree such as the BSc (Hons) Practice Development or BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module, you must demonstrate the ability to study at this level and commit to attempting the assessment. When taken as part of a specific named award, the module content and assessment must be focussed towards the subject of that award. Participation in the formative components of the module is required in order to pass the module.

Modules

HLLG6009 Communication and Collaborative Working (20 credits level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

• To critically explore collaborative working in health care
• Critically discuss how teams form and function and analyse some of the barriers to effective team working
• Analyse person centred care in relation to planning individualised care needs
• Critically analyse and reflect upon own interpersonal skills and how effectively these are used within clinical practice
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of a team

Indicative core bibliography

Barker, A. (2000) Improve your communication skills. London: Kogan Page.

Bolton, G. (2005) Reflective Practice: writing and professional development (2nd edition). London: Sage.

Brown, R. (2001) Group processes – dynamics within and between groups. Oxford: Blackwell.

Egan G (2010) The Skilled Helper 9th Ed. California, Wadsworth

Freshwater D (2008) Counselling skills for Nurses, Midwives & Health Visitors, Maidenhead, Open University Press

Killick J (2001) Communication & the Care of People with Dementia, Buckingham, Open University Press

Leathard, A. (2003) Interprofessional Collaboration: from policy to practice in health and social care. Hove: Brunne Routledge.

Mearns, D. & Thorne, B.. (2007) Person-centred counselling in action. London: Sage.

Nargie, O. (1997) The handbook of communication skills (2nd edition). London: Routledge.

Assessment

Summative Assessment: 3,500 word written assignment

Formative Assessment: 1,000 word equivalent online discussion threads

Course summary

Interpersonal skills and the effective use of; communication within different contexts and alternative forms of communication; team working and collaborative approaches to person-centred practice; barriers and tensions within teams and how to overcome these; equality and diversity issues.