LSC-20040 - Module Specification
School of Life Sciences
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This is a year-long module for students undertaking the Applied Biomedical Sciences option, which aims to deliver training and education to meet partial fulfilment of the Standards of Proficiency issued by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), as given in the IBMS Registration Portfolio, and to prepare students for their hospital-based placement. Students taking the Biomedical Science route may also take this module as an option.
Students will look at aspects of the framework of healthcare provision within the UK and focus on the role of the Biomedical Scientist within the NHS today. Students will examine cases of poor practice and discuss ways to improve the patient experience.
A reflective and problem based learning approach runs throughout the module and offers students the opportunity to study alongside students of other healthcare professions, to work together to provide the best healthcare possible for the patient.

To develop an understanding of the principles, theory and competent practice of Biomedical Science and the relative roles of different Health Care Professionals within the NHS.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the role and key-principles of the regulatory and professional bodies governing Biomedical Scientists (BMSs): 2
relate the principles of health and safety legislation to practise within a clinical laboratory: 3
discuss the legislative requirements for confidentiality in the role of a BMS: 2
explain the concepts of quality management in a diagnostic laboratory: 3
collaborate in an inter-professional environment: 3
write reflectively in accordance with professional requirements for a BMS: 2,3
discuss the role of a BMS and their professional relationships with other healthcare employees: 2,3
explain the concepts of equality. diversity, protected characteristics and culture in relation to access to healthcare: 2

Study hours

Scheduled preparation/teaching activities
10 hours assessment support
6 x 6 hours preparation for portfolio tutorials
17 hours tutorials/workshops
3 hours IPE activities
3 hours group presentation
Private study and assessment
2x 30 hours completion of reflective portfolios
21 hours completion of group presentation preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment