Things which may help my learning are: Key things I wish to achieve during this placement: Student Name: Date completed: Learning Contract The needs identified prior to placement should be completed before the student submits the document to the educator prior to the placement. This should be informed by the pre placement evaluation. Learning outcomes should be discussed and agreed collaboratively within the first week of the placement Learning Outcomes Resources/Strategies Needs identified prior to placement (to be completed by student prior to placement) Resources available in department (identified by discussion with clinical educator) Planned learning outcomes (agreed by discussion with clinical educator) Planned use of resources and strategies (agreed by discussion with clinical educator) 1 2 3 4 5 Clinical Educator: Date: .
psychological and cultural needs. psychological and cultural needs. psychological and cultural needs. Begin to recognise and respect the roles of all members of the multidisciplinary team. Initiate discussion where appropriate Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the roles of others, specifically the integrated nature of practice and interdependence within the multi-professional team. Integrate into and work as a member of the available multi-professional team. Adopt professional appearance and manner, demonstrating a basic awareness of ethical and legal issues. Display professional appearance and manner demonstrating an understanding of ethical and legal issues. Consistently demonstrate professional appearance and manner. Inherent with this is reliable and trustworthy behaviour. I. Interpersonal skills and Professional Behaviour Assessment Criteria Referral Fail 0, 15, 25 Communication skills are poor and/or unclear. Inability to modify according to individual requirement, professional group or setting. Is unable to relate to colleagues and/ or other team members. Is unreliable. Unable to or insufficient evidence of the ability to demonstrate professional behaviour. Does not respect the dignity of others. Referral Fail 32, 35, 38 Communication skills are inadequate and often not adapted to the appropriate circumstance. Limited ability to overcome awkwardness or over confidence. Despite encouragement demonstrates limited ability to relate to colleagues or team members. Is not consistently reliable. Inadequate evidence of ability to demonstrate professional behaviour. 3rd 42, 45, 48 Communication skills are adequate. At times these are adapted to individual need or the appropriate circumstance. Limited use of non-verbal skills. Impact of own communication on others is not fully recognised. Needs encouragement to build relationship within the department or team. Is mostly reliable. Usually carries out responsibilities but the educator may have to check. Generally demonstrates professional behaviour. 2:2 52, 55, 58 Communication skills are clear, adequate, appropriate with evidence of the ability to adapt to individuals needs or situations. Is reliable and trustworthy. Is able to integrate within the department and team most of the time. Is mostly reliable and can usually be trusted to carry out responsibilities. Satisfactory evidence of ability to demonstrate professional behaviour. 2:1 62, 65, 68 Communication skills are effective with evidence of the ability to adapt to individual needs, various professional groups and settings. Effectively integrates within the department accepting professional responsibility for their role. Is consistently reliable and can be trusted to carry out responsibilities. Good evidence
Demonstrate problem solving and clinical reasoning skills to plan, deliver and evaluate management programmes Demonstrate evidence based practise Demonstrate an awareness of health promotion strategies which impact on individual situations and self management Determine appropriate discharge time and management e.g. referral on, discharge letter, Learning Outcomes: By the end of the placement the student will be able to: Level I Level II Level III Develop and implement a basic management strategy based on assessment findings, clinical presentation and relevant knowledge base. Develop, implement and start to evaluate an appropriate management strategy based on assessment findings, a relevant knowledge base and available evidence. Demonstrate problem solving and clinical reasoning skills to plan, deliver, evaluate, adapt and progress management programmes based on a clear evidence and knowledge base. Demonstrate the ability to select, implement appropriate treatment skills. Apply, monitor, evaluate and modify treatments according to individual client response Select, deliver, evaluate and develop management approaches which are relevant to the needs and interests of the individual. Demonstrate an awareness of evidence based practice Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities associated with incorporating the evidence base into practice. Demonstrate the ability to select and critically evaluate an appropriate, relevant evidence base with which to underpin practice. Demonstrate an understanding of discharge procedures. Discuss, plan for and implement appropriate discharge procedures. Discuss, plan for and implement appropriate discharge procedures. IV Implementation of Physiotherapy Practice Assessment Criteria Referral Fail 0, 15, 25 Unable to implement competent physiotherapy practice or implements inappropriate procedures. Is ineffective. Does not evaluate effectiveness. Lacks basic relevant knowledge base. Referral Fail 32, 35, 38 Is able to choose appropriate procedures but lacks the ability to effectively implement or effectively implements inappropriate procedures. Is ineffective at evaluating effectiveness. Is unable to modify procedures/plans or does not respond to change - works with rules and unable to apply principles as guidelines. Lacks basic relevant knowledge base.
Learning Outcomes and Marking Criteria I. Interpersonal skills and Professional Behaviour This category includes: Communication Verbal, non verbal, listening, questioning and teaching skills used with peers, patients, relatives, physiotherapists and the wider clinical team. This includes giving and receiving feedback from peers and clinicians. Team working The ability to identify own role within the immediate physiotherapy team, to understand and respect the roles of others within the multi-professional team and to integrate into and utilise the relationships within each team. Professional Behaviour This includes appropriate attitude, appearance and conduct. An awareness of issues of an ethical and moral nature. Displays behaviour which respects individuals’ dignity, privacy, issues of confidentiality, physical, cultural and psychological needs. Conform to professional standards of practice Ability to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness within the confines of the placement Learning Outcomes: By the end of the placement the student will be able to: Level I Level II Level III Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and members of the health and/or social care team Demonstrate good communication skills with patients and members of the health and/or social care team Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers and members of the health and/or social care team Demonstrate an awareness of individual physical, psychological and cultural needs. Demonstrate consideration for individual physical, psychological and cultural needs. Sensitively adapt to individuals physical, psychological and cultural needs. Begin to recognise and respect the roles of all members of the multidisciplinary team. Initiate discussion where appropriate Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the roles of others, specifically the integrated nature of practice and interdependence within the multi-professional team. Integrate into and work as a member of the available multi-professional team. Adopt professional appearance and manner, demonstrating a basic awareness of ethical and legal issues. Display professional appearance and manner demonstrating an understanding of ethical and legal issues. Consistently demonstrate professional appearance and manner. Inherent with this is reliable and trustworthy behaviour. I. Interpersonal skills and Professional Behaviour Assessment Criteria
This category includes: Assessment – subjective, objective. Includes practical assessment skills. Perform appropriate specific tests. Identify screening questions and significant health indicators. Adapt generic assessments to individuals. Demonstrate an ability to risk assess and apply appropriate moving and handling techniques. The ability to complete and maintain appropriate accurate written records. Incorporate known information from other sources, i.e. medical, nursing notes. Seek additional information when appropriate. Ability to adopt a patient centred and develop a holistic approach. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the placement the student will be able to: Level I Level II Level III Complete a basic, safe and appropriate assessment with guidance. Begin to modify assessments to individual needs and clinical presentation. Undertake autonomous assessments which are appropriate to the patient’s presentation. Use basic problem solving and clinical reasoning skills to plan an appropriate management programme. Demonstrate problem solving and clinical reasoning skills to plan management programmes adopting a patient centred approach. Synthesise the information gathered from the assessment to prioritise problems and develop a holistic management programme. Demonstrate the ability to attain, retrieve and record accurate information in a succinct, legible and timely manner. Demonstrate the ability to attain, retrieve, record and begin to analyse accurate information in a succinct, legible and timely manner. Maintain accurate records which demonstrate the ability to analyse, summarise and synthesise relevant clinical findings from all sources. Demonstrate an awareness of the significance of information gained from other professional sources. Integrate relevant patient specific information from other professionals into the management programme. Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other appropriate health professionals when developing a management programme. III. Client examination and Assessment Criteria Unable to select or implement a basic, complete and appropriate assessment. Is unable to analyse and interpret findings or develop an action plan. Unsafe and/or
Learning Outcomes and Marking Criteria I. Interpersonal skills and Professional Behaviour This category includes: Communication Verbal, non verbal, listening, questioning and teaching skills used with peers, patients, relatives, physiotherapists and the wider clinical team. This includes giving and receiving feedback from peers and clinicians. Team working The ability to identify own role within the immediate physiotherapy team, to understand and respect the roles of others within the multi-professional team and to integrate into and utilise the relationships within each team. Professional Behaviour This includes appropriate attitude, appearance and conduct. An awareness of issues of an ethical and moral nature. Displays behaviour which respects individuals’ dignity, privacy, issues of confidentiality, physical, cultural and psychological needs. Conform to professional standards of practice Ability to demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness within the confines of the placement Learning Outcomes: By the end of the placement the student will be able to: Level I Level II Level III Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patients and members of the health and/or social care team Demonstrate good communication skills with patients and members of the health and/or social care team Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, carers and members of the health and/or social care team Demonstrate an awareness of individual physical, psychological and cultural needs. Demonstrate consideration for individual physical, psychological and cultural needs. Sensitively adapt to individuals physical, psychological and cultural needs. Begin to recognise and respect the roles of all members of the multidisciplinary team. Initiate discussion where appropriate Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the roles of others, specifically the integrated nature of practice and interdependence within the multi-professional team. Integrate into and work as a member of the available multi-professional team. Adopt professional appearance and manner, demonstrating a basic awareness of ethical and legal issues. Display professional appearance and manner demonstrating an understanding of ethical and legal issues. Consistently demonstrate professional appearance and manner. Inherent with this is reliable and trustworthy behaviour. I. Interpersonal skills and Professional Behaviour Assessment Criteria
Assessment – subjective, objective. Includes practical assessment skills. Perform appropriate specific tests. Identify screening questions and significant health indicators. Adapt generic assessments to individuals. Demonstrate an ability to risk assess and apply appropriate moving and handling techniques. The ability to complete and maintain appropriate accurate written records. Incorporate known information from other sources, i.e. medical, nursing notes. Seek additional information when appropriate. Ability to adopt a patient centred and develop a holistic approach. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the placement the student will be able to: Level I Level II Level III Complete a basic, safe and appropriate assessment with guidance. Begin to modify assessments to individual needs and clinical presentation. Undertake autonomous assessments which are appropriate to the patient’s presentation. Use basic problem solving and clinical reasoning skills to plan an appropriate management programme. Demonstrate problem solving and clinical reasoning skills to plan management programmes adopting a patient centred approach. Synthesise the information gathered from the assessment to prioritise problems and develop a holistic management programme. Demonstrate the ability to attain, retrieve and record accurate information in a succinct, legible and timely manner. Demonstrate the ability to attain, retrieve, record and begin to analyse accurate information in a succinct, legible and timely manner. Maintain accurate records which demonstrate the ability to analyse, summarise and synthesise relevant clinical findings from all sources. Demonstrate an awareness of the significance of information gained from other professional sources. Integrate relevant patient specific information from other professionals into the management programme. Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other appropriate health professionals when developing a management programme. III. Client examination and Assessment Criteria Unable to select or implement a basic, complete and appropriate assessment. Is unable to analyse and interpret findings or develop an action plan. Unsafe and/or ineffective. Does not use clinical reasoning skills. Unable to retrieve and document information accurately and/or appropriately.
Placement Non NHS Placements Risk Factor Risk Profile Description Actions Supporting Resources Work Medium Occasional exposure to high risk clients Occasional exposure to body fluids etc Manual Handling and therapeutic handling activities Mandatory training prior to commencement of placement, induction to placement area and adherence to all NHS policies and risk management measures. Supervision of student by placement educator Programme handbook, Trust H&S policies (ARC) and mandatory training resources Travel & Transportation Low Placements may be located in a range of areas- some commuting required Students encouraged to arrange accommodation close to placements to minimise travel requirements. Accomodation list provided on Tulip Location Low Placements in UK- no significant risks n/a n/a General Environmental Health Low No significant environmental health risks n/a n/a Individual Student Variable Students have a range of health/ disability needs Occupational Health and DAS provision prior to any placements. All students encouraged to discuss potential issues with their personal tutors. Provision for pre-placement assessment/ discussion/ visits made through DAS and programme placement team DAS/ Occ Health policies, programme handbook, placement education handbook Insurance Limitations Low University and employers’ liability cover available Students are able to become student members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, which provides further liability cover University documentation Previous Placement Report Low All placements covered by PQR processes Workplace agreement and PQR in place prior to placement being arranged. Annual placement audit. Placement monitoring and feedback from both staff visiting and students attending placement areas PQR documentation ARC placement monitoring forms