Professional Development and Communication in Nursing
10 Credits (ECTS)
Professional Development and Communication in Nursing
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Module Description
Professional Development and Communication in Nursing focuses on enhancing participants’ competencies in team building, diagnostic skills, and interpersonal skills.
Grounded in organizational psychology, the module applies these principles to nursing practice.
Participants will learn to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams, refine diagnostic acumen for better patient outcomes, and enhance communication abilities to foster strong patient and colleague relationships.
Through practical exercises and theoretical insights, this module aims to create well-rounded nursing professionals adept at navigating the complexities of modern healthcare environments, ensuring high standards of patient care and teamwork.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course will need to possess:
- Two A-levels, one of them preferably being in a science subject, or an equivalent qualification at MQF Level 4 (for example, a Level 4 Diploma in Applied Science).
- Either Biology or Chemistry or Health & Social Care at Intermediate level.
OR
- At least 1 of the following: Biology, Chemistry, or Health & Social Care at level 4 (advanced or intermediate)
- and at least 3 of the following: Physics, Sociology, Psychology, English, Maltese or Mathematics at level 4 (advanced or intermediate).
Applicants will also need to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in English language by a valid International English Language Testing System level at overall level 6 or Occupational English Test with B in speaking and C+ in writing or Matriculation and Secondary Education Certificate (MATSEC) pass at Grade 3 or better in English Language.
- Prior to commence the enrolling in any nursing programme, students should provide evidence of a clean conduct published by the respective police force or authority.
- In the case of those students who do not possess a Level 4 qualification, but who have a substantial amount of experience in the care industry and who possess O-level standard education, ca n be accepted into this Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing Science, on the condition that they undergo and acquire a pass in a Level 4 preparatory programme offered by IDEA College.
Furthermore, these students shall also undergo a RPL process in order to verify their work experience. Link to RPL Policy and Process: https://mt.ideaeducation.com/app/uploads/2022/09/Doc_007_22-Recognition-of-Prior-Learning-Policy-and-Process.pdf
Target Audience
This programme targets:
- Students who have completed their post-secondary education and would like to pursue a tertiary-level education in nursing.
- Older adults who have worked in different environments, but mostly in the care industry, who are interested in pursuing a programme in nursing.
- Individuals who are qualified in areas related to healthcare such as podiatry and physiotherapy and who are looking for or considering a career change in nursing.
Module / Unit Instructions
- This module uses a blended approach promoting the building of a community of practice via peer-to-peer learning.
- This module consists of lecturer-led sessions which include class lectures, online sessions, tutorials, discussions, presentations and workshop activities, fora and peer discussions promoting peer-to-peer learning, as well as simulation learning during which the students can work on an array of scenarios through role play.
- Online learning activities– synchronous and asynchronous sessions – may include active interaction led by the lecturer, participation, and contributions in fora discussions, sharing resources and self-reflection exercises. Learners also contribute to the building of the community of practice by providing feedback to their peers as critical friends, enhancing the learner’s critical engagement throughout the study period.
- The simulation learning provides continuous formative feedback as an on-going guidance during the student’s learning experience in preparation for their summative assessment
How you’ll be assessed
This module comprises of:
- Guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
Assessment
This module is assessed via 3 mandatory components:
- Formative Assessment
- Summative Assessment
- Simulation Learning
Learning Outcomes:
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Critically analyse the responsibilities of the nurse for ongoing professional development and the required maintenance of contemporary, evidence-based knowledge and skills, as established by the Council for Nurses and Midwives Malta.
- Appraise the research and evidence base for nurses working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team and demonstrate effective teamwork practice.
- Analyse reflective practice as a vehicle for ongoing enhancement of their approach to the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused nursing care.
- Demonstrate self-awareness and professionalism, effectively giving and receiving feedback to improve their approach to nursing in all settings.
- Critically examine approaches to relationship building with patients, families, and other professionals.
Knowledge:
By the end of this module the student will have been exposed to the following indicative content:
- Critically analyse the responsibilities of the nurse for ongoing professional development and the required maintenance of contemporary, evidence-based knowledge and skills, as established by the Council for Nurses and Midwives Malta.
- Appraise the research and evidence base for nurses working in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team and demonstrate effective teamwork practice.
- Analyse reflective practice as a vehicle for ongoing enhancement of their approach to the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused nursing care.
- Demonstrate self-awareness and professionalism, effectively giving and receiving feedback to improve their approach to nursing in all settings.
- Critically examine approaches to relationship building with patients, families, and other professionals.
Skills:
By the end of this module, the students will be able to:
- Apply communication concepts and theories to solve problems in healthcare-related situations and workplace.
- Apply psychological principles derived from an understanding of stress management and work-life balance in the context of healthcare and nursing practice.
- Apply problem-solving and decision-making techniques to selected case studies.
- Establish how the team is organised to implement the teamwork activities.
- Identify the strategies to overcome the challenges when working in a team.
- Evaluate own self-performance when working in a team.
- Evaluate team members’ performance when working in a team.
- Develop intra and interpersonal skills when collaborating and working within a teamwork context.
- Develop team communication skills and techniques which ensure the accomplishment of the team’s objectives.
- Develop presentation skills to share the teamwork experience.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to
- Evaluate the process of teamwork and recommend ways for improvements.
- Develop skills and use of techniques to generate ideas in a teamwork context.
- Develop a systemic approach towards developing a plan of action and timeframes when working within a teamwork context.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials, etc.