Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB) (2004) Healthcare Programmes - Paramedic Science (HPPS) (2001) General Business and Management (GBM) (2000). By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for a threshold pass: Apply the skills needed for academic study and enquiry; (FDQB 42:6) Demonstrate advanced problem solving skill in order to make sustainable judgements in the context of practice (FDQB 42:2) Successful application in the workplace of the range of skills learnt throughout the programme (FDQB 42:2) Ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, and the application of those principles in a work context (FDQB 42:3) Transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and unexpected situations (HPPS, 18:A2) Primary: Critical incident analysis and reflection on practice are used to enable theory/practice links. Inter-professional learning is emphasised in practice. Secondary/Supplementary: A wide range of student centred approaches are used including lectures, seminars, practical and theoretical workshops, group work, Web based CT and directed study. 1, 2,& 3 6,7,8,9,&10 A variety of assessment methods are used that emphasise theory/practice links throughout the programme. These include essays, practice-focused assignments, project reports, clinical assessments, competency based practice portfolios, seminar presentations and tests. Theory and practice are formatively and summatively assessed against criteria that measure academic and practice levels of performance. CORC1013 CORD1016 CORD1018 CORD1035 CORD1019 CORD1020 An explanation for embedding Cognitive and Intellectual Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: Learners will have demonstrated an ability to apply knowledge and understanding skills developed within the course to a wide variety of industry related scenarios and will be required to complete a range of assessments throughout this unit. Key Transferable Skills: Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB)
guest lectures and after participating within multi-agency exercises. these events to establish understanding and in the case of exercises whether exercise outcomes were achieved. It is their performance and skills that will make the students more employable. An explanation for embedding Employment Related Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: Learners will have demonstrated an ability to apply knowledge and understanding skills developed within the course to a wide variety of industry related scenarios and will be required to complete a range of assessments throughout this unit. Practical Skills: Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB) (2004) Healthcare Programmes - Paramedic Science (HPPS) (2001) General Business and Management (GBM) (2000). By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for a threshold pass: Computer and information technology skills; (HPPS15) Presentation and oral communication skills; Written communication; (HPPS14) Effective care delivery in response to special Primary: Modules will include a mix of work based, practical sessions and project work, requiring students to integrate theory with practice. Students will experience team working that promotes the principles of working. 4 & 5 2,3,5,6 & 7 Practice portfolios identify the practice based generic and specific competencies necessary for successful completion of the programme. Reflective accounts of practice will be included in the portfolios. CORD1018 CORD1019 CORD1020
An explanation for embedding Key Transferable Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: Learners will have demonstrated an ability to apply transferable skills developed within the course to a wide variety of industry related scenarios and will be required to complete a range of assessments throughout this unit. Employment Related Skills: Foundation Degree Qualification Benchmark (FDQB) (2004) Healthcare Programmes - Paramedic Science (HPPS) (2001) General Business and Management (GBM) (2000). By the end of this level of this programme the students will be able to demonstrate for a threshold pass: Identify and work towards targets for personal, career and academic development Develop the skills necessary for self-managed and lifelong learning (that is, independent study, time management, organisational skills) Demonstrate interpersonal and team work skills Organise a team effectively and contribute effectively to team work through the identification of individual and collective goals Recognise and respect the views of others and reflect on performance as an individual and team member Primary: Group work awareness and practice Practical sessions Reflection sessions Feedback via coursework assessment process (essays, reports) Secondary/Supplementary: Employer and placement manager feedback Feedback from industry contacts and networks following visits, guest lectures and after participating within PLO 4, 2,3 PILO 2,3,4,5 Formative assessment and feedback by industry practitioners during guest lectures, visits and participation in exercises. Essays, reports, presentations, oral interviews and vocational assessments such as writing emergency plans. CORD2070 CORD2069 CORD2068
Appendix Appendix 1 – Examples of Work Based/Related Learning The following are some examples of work based/related learning undertaken by students of the FdSc Rescue and Emergency Management Course. Item No. Activity Comments 1 Multi-agency emergency Exercise Land’s End Airport Assisted airport emergency preparedness revalidation 2 Multi-agency emergency services search and rescue exercise Dartmoor Students were casualties and actors and were given a flight in a Sea King exercise 3 Visit to Shelterbox – international humanitarian relief Students able to see how a UK charity assists in overseas disasters. Students allowed to pack some of their relief boxes. 4 Guest speaker Simon Dell, MBE for services to Search and Rescue Simon talked about his search and rescue experiences. 5 Attended mass decontamination exercise at Okehampton army camp run by the Fire Service. Students experienced the entire process of mass decontamination after a chemical/biological incident and actually were ‘decontaminated’ 6 Guest speaker Marilyn Wignall – Devon and Cornwall Police Trauma and counselling co-ordinator Talking to students about coping with and dealing with stress and traumatic incidents in the emergency services 7 Guest speaker Jamie Whitford-Robson – Civil Protection Officer speaking about the role of the Local Authority in responding to major incidents 8 Guest speaker Chief Inspector Brendan Brookshaw – Police major incident manager 9 Multi-agency emergency Exercise Newquay Airport. Students witnessed fire service putting out a fire on an aircraft and then took part in the exercise to deal with survivors and casualties. 10 Guest speakers from Devon and Cornwall 4x4 Response group Voluntary service used in major incidents. 11 Visit to Cornwall search and Rescue team base Voluntary Search and rescue group activity 12 Guest speakers from the Coastguard Service and the Border Agency/Force Main speaker was an 13 Guest speaker Ian Arrow, HM Coroner 14 Follow-on from 13 above – visit to Torbay Mortuary to see processes and expose students to the unpleasant side of the emergency services
E1 (Examination) % C1 (Coursework) 50% P1 (Practical) 50 % E2 (Clinical Examination) % A1 (Generic Assessment) % T1 (Test) % SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Duchy Stoke Climsland Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A MODULE AIMS: Search plays a very large part of agency work before any rescue may take place. Students must have a detailed knowledge of the many protocols and techniques used in multi-agency search and rescue techniques. ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: (additional guidance below) At the end of the module the learner will be expected to be able to: Describe and explain the protocols and procedures employed by search managers in a variety of environments. Manage a lost person search in a remote environment using correct navigation and search techniques Discuss the work of search personalities in a search management incident with specific regard to multi agency working. Describe the work of the specific agencies involved in search and rescue at a National level. DATE OF APPROVAL: 6May 2015 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 01 September 2015 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Duchy College DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: Click here to enter a date. TERM/SEMESTER: Spring Additional notes (for office use only): SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must e considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-2019 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 133 MODULE LEADER: Michael Rose OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT 1. Introduction to search management - Group activity and discussions 2. Theory and concept - Presentations, case studies and desktop exercise 3. Lost person profiling - Presentations, case studies and group discussions 4. Resources available - Group activity, case study and desktop exercises 5. Navigation practice - Practical outdoor activity 6. Navigation assessment - Assessments over moorland 7. Probabilities/search area - Presentations, practice and desktop exercises
SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018- 2019 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 103 MODULE LEADER: Michael Rose OTHER MODULE STAFF: Liam Kilbride SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Introduction to Patient management in hostile environments - Group activity and discussions Wounds and bleeding - Presentations and class practice. Limb injury and management - Practical exercises Central and C-spine management - Practical demonstrations and exercises Environmental issues - Exposure, hypothermia, hygiene Kit and equipment - Demonstrations and practicals Transportation logistics - Stretcher improvisation and construction RTC extrication techniques - Practical demonstration and exercises Scene management - Presentations and practicals Module review and assessments - Review and assignment briefing SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lecture 20 Formal in-class delivery Practical Classes and Workshops 20 In-class tuition with Programme Manager accompanied by self-directed practice. Project Supervision 16 In-class tuition with Programme Manager accompanied by self-directed practice. Guided Independent study 144 Self-directed with formative support provided by subject experts as required. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E1 T_ In class test LO2 & 3 Coursework C1 Written reflection 100% Total = 100% LO4 Practical P_ Practical (Competency based) % Total = 100% LO1 -3 Updated by: Michael Rose Date: 20/07/18 Approved by: Michael Rose Date: 20/07/18 Recommended Texts and Sources: Advanced Life Support Group (2002) Major Incident Medical Management and Support (2nd Ed) BMJ Books, London