Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS10010: Personal & professional development 1 |
 Credits: |
6 |
| Level: |
Certificate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 2 at Action on Addiction |
| Assessment: |
PF 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
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| Description: | Aims: This Unit aims to provide a clear framework and context for safe, ethical and accountable practice. The Unit also provides a framework for teamwork, with an emphasis on communication. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to: * Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical practice by describing how these principles are applied in counselling and treatment situations. * Understand the role of supervision for good practice. * Adhere to good standards of documentation in reports and case-notes. * Work effectively as a team member, both by contributing to the team and using team members as a resource. * Communicate effectively and respectfully with other involved professionals in order to ensure the best quality of care for clients. * Demonstrate knowledge of a range of accessible resources to meet clients' needs. * Understand the importance of personal awareness and development to ensure best practice and safeguard one's own physical and emotional health while working in the addictions field. Skills: * Integrating classroom learning into the clinical setting. * Document writing and management. * Using supervision and support to identify development needs. * Analysing own performance and responding to feedback. * Working independently and as part of a team. Content: This Unit is concerned with: * Ethical and accountable practice; * The use of supervision; * Standards of documentation; * Team-work and working relationships; * Personal awareness and growth. |