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FOUNDATION YEAR(HEALTH)

COURSE HANDBOOK

2019

CONTENTS

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1 WELCOME FROM THE COURSE TEAM 1

2 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS 1

3 WHAT WILL I LEARN? 3

4 WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING? 4

5 HOW WILL I LEARN? 7

6 HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? 8

7 HOW WILL I BE SUPPORTED TO SUCCEED? 10

8 HOW DO I FEED BACK MY VIEWS ABOUT THE COURSE? 10

9 FURTHER INFORMATION 11

DISCLAIMER The information contained in this handbook is, as far as possible, accurate and up to date at the time of printing. The express permission of Teesside University must be obtained to reproduce any, or all of this publication, other than for personal use or for those purposes permitted by law.

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1 WELCOME FROM THE COURSE TEAM

Welcome to Foundation Year (Health) here at Teesside University. You have chosen to embark on a one-year course that if successful will enable you to apply for an undergraduate course leading to a professional career that is extremely rewarding and enjoyable. The course runs over one year during which time you will work towards achieving the knowledge and skills required to apply for undergraduate study. The course team are committed to providing you with as much help, support and guidance as possible towards achieving your goal.

This Course Handbook is designed to give you specific information relevant to the course including the subjects you will study, the structure and delivery of the course and also any important course-related information. Occasionally, we may need to make changes as a result of ongoing development within the course and the wider University. This ensures that the course remains current and allows us to provide you with the best experience possible. You will be informed of any changes should they occur and the details in this handbook will be updated accordingly.

In addition to this handbook, you will also be provided with module-specific guides which provide more detailed information about individual modules. These are issued when you start your modules. Your module tutor will go through these guides in detail with you to identify the learning outcomes, indicative content, assessment schedules and hand-in dates for assessments.

This handbook should be looked at in conjunction with the School Student Guide which provides important information relevant to all students in the School of Health & Social Care (SOHSC) and the University Student Handbook. Together, these should be able to answer most of your questions but please feel free to ask your tutors if you have any questions.

2 STAFF CONTACT DETAILS

During your studies, you will be supported by members of the course team and other staff within the University. This support will include facilitation of lectures, seminars and practical activities as well as providing individual tutorial support. No doubt, you will need to make contact with various members of the teaching team at various stages within your course. In order to help you identify the most appropriate person, the following staff roles and their contact details are listed below. If you are unsure of who is the most appropriate person, you can always contact the Course Leader who will direct you accordingly.

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3 WHAT WILL I LEARN?


University Staff Contact DetailsName Email Role Telephone Location

Robert Hughes

Robert Hughes

[email protected] Course Leader

01642 384990

H0.39, Centuria Building,Teesside University

FDS0002-NIntroduction to Professional Practice

John Morley [email protected] FDS0005-N Personal Development Planning

01642 384535


Jill Whelan J.Whelan @tees.ac.uk FDS0003-N Introduction to Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care

01642 388132


Paula Shirley [email protected] FDS0004-N Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

01642 388341


Angelos Bakogiannis

[email protected]

EDU0017-NAcademic Study Skills (Health and Social Care)

01642 388522

Clarendon Building,Teesside University

The Anh Han T.Han @tees.ac.uk CIS0008-NGetting Started with Maths

01642 382673

IT.0.06, Europa Building,Teesside University

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This section explains the aims and outcomes of the course. The course offers you the opportunity to become a caring, knowledgeable and competent student who meets the entry requirements for application to undergraduate study.

Within the course you will have the opportunity to explore exciting new dimensions of learning in an environment that will value your prior knowledge, skills and life experiences. You will be introduced to the knowledge and skills required of contemporary healthcare practice and over the duration of the course in preparation for undergraduate study.

The course has been designed to be flexible within the health care setting, focusing on a patient-centred approach. Other features include:

• Equal access to a qualification structure in Higher Education• Student-centred learning• Designed for adult learners who will be responsible for their own learning• Team approach to care delivery• The contribution of knowledge in formal teaching environments

We are aware that students have a wide variety of academic backgrounds and to help you make the transition into Higher Education, you will be supported in developing the following learning skills throughout the duration of the course:

• Awareness of learning style• Study skills• Writing skills• English Language

Course Aims and Outcomes The overall aims of the course are to enable you:

To develop your English, Maths and academic study skills in order to meet the knowledge and skills for application for the IELTS test (If applicable) and subsequent entry requirements for pre-undergraduate study.

To gain your understanding of a person-centred approach to the care of service users.

To develop your knowledge and understanding of health and social care-related organisation, context and concepts.

To gain an understanding of personal development and planning. To develop your understanding of legal, ethical and professional concepts

relating to health and social care. To develop your interview, knowledge and communication skills in preparing

for commencing undergraduate study. To develop your knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology

relating to health and social care.


At the end of the course you should be able to:

Personal and Transferable SkillsPTS1 Take responsibility for own learning and development using reflection,

guided personal development activities and feedback to develop own capabilities.

PTS2 Use interpersonal and communication skills to engage in guided tasks identifying strengths and weaknesses in order to improve English language skills.

PTS3 Recognise and reflect on their own personal and interpersonal behaviour and adapt it in order to improve team working and obligations to others.

PTS4 Engage responsibly with digital and media environments in order gain understanding of, and improve in these areas.

Research, Knowledge and Cognitive SkillsRKC1

Develop understanding and skills in academic study, English and Mathematics.

RKC2

Carry out defined tasks and present findings in order to increase understanding and demonstrate investigative ability.

RKC3

Collect and articulate a range of information collated from pre-defined sources in order to inform understanding of health and social care contexts and person-centred care.

RKC4

Develop awareness of current areas of debate in health and social care related topics.

RKC5

Recognise basic normal anatomy and physiology.

Professional SkillsPS1 Develop an awareness of ethical and legal issues related to health and

social care-specific professions and multidisciplinary team working.

4 WHAT WILL I BE STUDYING?

The course is student-centred, allowing you to bring your own personality, beliefs and experiences into a framework of progressive development.

ModulesUTREG Modules Credits

FDS0004-N Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 20Module leader: Paula ShirleyThe aim of this core module is to provide students, as part of a foundation year, the opportunity to develop a basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. The main focus of the module is on the concept of homeostasis; how all systems work in harmony. The content is delivered utilising a systems approach across a range of body systems.CIS0008-N Getting Started with Maths 10Module leader: The Anh HanThis module introduces a range of basic mathematics techniques and is intended to develop numeracy skills. Topics include basic algebra, manipulating expressions and equations, and an introduction to geometry.


EDU0017-N Academic Study Skills (Health and Social Care) 30Module leader: Paul BrannanThis module is delivered over two semesters, as part of the School of Health & Social Care's Foundation Year. The aim of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the study and language skills that are essential for studying at undergraduate level.

A number of learning and teaching methods are used to facilitate students’ learning, including lectures, seminars, guided reading, writing and speaking tasks, tutor-led explication and discussion, and individual tutorials. This learning and teaching strategy uses a combination of face-to-face teaching and online delivery. Students’ language development is supported via the use of the Learning Hub and the English Language Café. Tutorials are also utilised to direct learners' independent study in order to further develop language skills.FDS0005-N Personal Development Planning 20Module leader: John MorleyThis module has been designed for students who want to achieve the pre-requisite entry requirements and personal skills to be eligible to apply for a pre-registration health-related course.

Within the scope of the module, students will explore the concept of personal effectiveness and self-management, using established tools and strategies to develop self-awareness, identify areas for personal development and ultimately, set realistic goals and Action Plans using the SMART action planning method. A predetermined range of self-assessment tools and frameworks will be utilised to guide students through the process.FDS0002-N Introduction to Professional Practice 20Module leader: Robert HughesThis module has been designed to enable all students to develop their knowledge of professional, legal, ethical and political issues that influence or impact on health professionals, creating a foundation for their continued exploration of these areas. The focus of the module is to enable the student to reflect critically on both current and contemporary issues, and explore the implications for personal and professional practice.FDS0003-N Introduction to Contemporary issues in Health and Social

Care20

Module leader: Jill WhelanThis module will introduce students to contemporary health and social care issues, and how developments in technology impact upon the service user. This module is designed to facilitate the development of a detailed knowledge and understanding of the relevant issues that impact upon health and health care delivery. This will be achieved by examining the economic, political, and cultural themes that affect the provision of health and social care, which have led to the development of specific models of health and social care delivery.


Week

Date 2019 Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Week of ALL DAY AM PM AM AMINDUCTION 16 September

1 23 Academic Study Skills (ASS)

ASS Anatomy & Physiology

Personal Development Planning

MATHS

2 30th

3 7th October4 14th

5 21st

6 28th

7 4th November8 11th

9 18th

10 25th

11 2nd December12 9th

16th

Winter Break23rd

30th

13 6th JanuaryAssessment Weeks14 13th

1 20th

2 27th

3 3rd February4 10th

5 17th

6 24th

7 2nd March8 9th

9 16th

10 23rd

11 30th6th April

Spring Break13th

20th

12 27th ASS ASS13 4th May

Assessment Weeks14 11th May

5 HOW WILL I LEARN?

In University


STRUCTURE OF FOUNDATION YEAR (HEALTH)SEMESTER Assessment Module Week1 Formative Summative

Academic Study Skills (Health and Social Care) pt 1 (ASS) 30 ThroughoutGetting Started with Maths - 2hr sessions (M) 10 Week 10 Week 13Introduction to A & P (AP) 20 Throughout Week 12Personal Development Planning (PDP) 20 Throughout Week 14

2Academic Study Skills (Health and Social Care) pt 2 (ASS) 30 Throughout Week 13Introduction to Professional Practice (PP) 20 Throughout Week 11Introduction to Contemporary Issues in H&SC (H) 20 Throughout Week 14ASESSMENT WEEKS

The learning and teaching strategy for your course is built around the Teesside University Learning and Teaching Strategy (2016). Our goal is to educate you to become a confident, critical, creative, articulate, adaptable and aspiring to undergraduate study. We know that not everybody learns in the same way so the design of the course employs a number of different approaches to learning and teaching to maximise opportunities for your learning experience. We endeavour to:

Encourage your active participation in the learning process. Assist you towards developing independence in learning and developing

problem-solving skills to promote deeper learning. Provide you with a stimulating learning environment to enhance learning

opportunities.

The teaching approaches used within the course include:

Key lectures Discussion groups Group activities Practical activities Guided independent study and self-directed learning Engagement with a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

You may have encountered many of these approaches to learning before and it is important to realise that this varied approach will enhance the opportunities for you to engage with the course content, and to further develop your skills as you work towards becoming and independent learner.

Although the majority of your learning will be face-to-face, this is supported by the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), e-learning@tees, where you are able to access lecture notes, supporting materials and engage in supporting online activities such as links, video’s and quizzes. You will also have access to many other online resources such as professional online databases, online journals, e-books and resources to help with academic writing.

Don’t worry if there is anything that seems new or unfamiliar to you. All will be explained and in particular you will be introduced to e-learning@tees, and your engagement with this will be supported throughout the course. If you do have any concerns or find you are struggling with any of the approaches, please do not hesitate to ask for help.

Feedback to StudentsReceiving regular constructive feedback is an integral part of the learning process and is vital if you are to develop and be successful in your studies. You can ask for


feedback on your progress at any stage of the course. You will also receive regular and constructive feedback at various points in the course as you progress.

Please note, that feedback is not limited to comments on your assessed work, although of course you will receive feedback on this. It also includes feedback on your ongoing progress as well as actions that have been taken as a result of your evaluation of your course of study, and actions taken as a result of the evaluations made by previous student cohorts.

6 HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

During this course, you will be assessed on your academic work in a number of ways. These can be either a formative assessment or a summative assessment.

Formative assessments in general are not graded. They do offer opportunities for you to receive constructive feedback from your tutors to help you develop.

Summative assessments are formally marked and graded. You receive feedback on summative assessments as this can be used to help you identify areas that you are good at and areas to develop for future assignments still to complete.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of TheoryThe knowledge and understanding requirements for modules are assessed by a variety of methods. The full details of theory assessments, including the assessment criteria are available in individual Module Guides but the following examples indicate the general assessment types.

Written Assignments Portfolio Unseen Maths Examination Viva – (Oral assessment) Reflection Multi Choice Question Exam

The relevant module teams will carry out the assessment of your assignments.

The assessment schedule for the course is shown in the table below:

Module Name Formative Summative Assessment


AssessmentYear 1Module Code: CIS0008-NGetting Started with Maths

Unseen ExamWeek 10 Semester 1

Unseen examWeek 13, Semester 1

Module Code: FDS0004-NIntroduction to Anatomy and Physiology Formative

feedback and support will be given throughout the course through tasks, guided study and group tutorials

MCQ Exam Week 12, Semester 1

Module Code: FDS0005-NPersonal Development Planning

Portfolio and Interview Week 14, Semester 1

Module Code: EDU0017-NAcademic Study Skills (Health and Social Care)

15min Viva, 1,000-word written and listening task (200 word)Week 13, Semester 2

Module Code: FDS0002-NIntroduction to Professional Practice

2,000-word assignmentWeek 11, Semester 2

Module Code: FDS0003-NIntroduction to Contemporary issues in Health and Social care

Presentation with QuestionsWeek 14, Semester 2

Assessment GuidanceDetailed information on assessment and progression regulations for undergraduate awards are available in the University Student Handbook and the SOHSC School Student Guide . Both of these are available here on the Documents and Resources section of the School of Health & Social Care Start Page. You should familiarise yourself with these along with the information and advice in relation to referencing guidelines, presentation guidelines, academic writing guidelines, plagiarism and other assessment information. Information is also available in relation to claims for extenuating circumstances, extension and late submission procedures. If you require further advice please speak to the Course Leader or Module Leader.Module results and unratified feedback, that will highlight your areas of strength and any areas for development, will be published on the School Intranet.

Ratified results will be available via e-vision following an Assessment Board. It is your responsibility to access your assessment results online at the following address: https://e-vision.tees.ac.uk/ you will be able to log in using your University user name and password. This can be done from any PC either on or off-campus which has internet access. This method of notification of results will inform you of your results at the earliest opportunity. You will be informed by email when online access to your results is available. This notification will be sent to your University email account confirming that your results are available online. You will not be able to access your results before you have received this email.

Students often ask questions about how we know that their degree is broadly of the same standard as degrees awarded for similar courses by other universities. In the UK we have a system called external examining which is one of several ways that


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we confirm that standards are met. An External Examiner is generally an experienced lecturer from another university who offers an independent view as to whether the work of students on the course is of the correct standard. The External Examiner does this by looking at a sample of work (e.g. assignments, exam answers, dissertations), discussing the work with your lecturers and attending the assessment boards to endorse results. They then produce an annual report which highlights any good practice they have seen and allows them to report any concerns they may have. They also confirm in their Report that academic standards and achievement are comparable with the UK Higher Education sector. The External Examiners’ reports are made available to students via the ‘courses’ tab in e-vision and are also considered annually at relevant Course Boards.

The main External Examiner for your course is Alan Mount and he works at Cantebury Christ Church University. Sometimes, your modules may have a different External Examiner and your module leader can provide details on request.

Please note that students are not permitted to contact External Examiners directly and External Examiners will not respond to any communication from individual students. If you have any concerns about your course then please speak to your Course leader.

7 HOW WILL I BE SUPPORTED TO SUCCEED?

Successful learning at Teesside University is viewed as a partnership between you and University staff. We want you to succeed and there are many support mechanisms offered within the School and the wider University to support you through your course. These support mechanisms include help with academic writing, individual and group tutorials from academic tutors and this is supported by the Learning Hub which offers further advice on academic skills both online and by face-to-face meetings with one of their advisors. A link to the Learning Hub can found on the School of Health & Social Care Start Page.

Academic tutorials are in place to support you and you should utilise these to gain formative feedback before submitting any assessments. Also, before submitting any summative assessment ensure that you have re-read the assessment criteria that can be found in your Module Guide. One final tip would be to also read the appropriate level University undergraduate marking criteria, as this is what you will be assessed against.

The Course Leader and personal tutor, who co-ordinates the day-to-day running of your course and monitoring of student progress, will be available to provide support


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and guidance to you throughout the course. You are expected to meet with your Personal Tutor at least twice a year

Student Services offer support to you as a student of the University and this can include help with disabilities and finances. There is a list of staff contact details, and their role is given in Section 2, but you may also consider contacting your Student Representative, School student support officer and the School Disability Co-ordinator.

International students may also receive support through the international office, on line and through our international student advisers.

More details of the above roles and further services offered can be found in both the University Student Handbook and the SOHSC Student Essential Guide.

8 HOW DO I FEED BACK MY VIEWS ABOUT THE COURSE?

The School of Health & Social Care relies on student feedback as a key method of assuring and enhancing the quality of its learning and teaching. Your feedback is very important to us and we will invite you to give constructive feedback on your learning experiences at various points in your course of study.

You will be asked to give feedback for each of the modules you complete and this can be done formally through the module evaluation survey EvaSys online system.

At an early part of the course, you will be asked to nominate two of your fellow students to act as student representatives. They will be invited to formal Course Board meetings where they can formally feed back the views of the group.

Where possible, we will act on your feedback and where we can’t, will explain the reasons why through your student representative and via communication on the student support site at https://eat.tees.ac.uk/

AttendanceProfessional behaviour is expected from the outset. We know that good attendance and engagement with your studies improves your chances of success. You are expected to attend all formal teaching sessions. The course is designed so that you can comfortably achieve all of the academic requirements unless there is an excessive amount of absence. If you do not attend formal scheduled teaching, you will be marked as absent and an opportunity to speak to your personal tutor will be made available who may be able to offer you help and support. Excessive or prolonged periods of absence may impact on your ability to complete the course requirements. Please see the Student Essential Guide for more information about attendance requirements for students.

What to do if you are Sick or will be Absent If you are absent from University you should always inform the Student Records Office via telephone or by email. It is extremely important and good practice for professional life that you communicate your absences accurately and effectively.



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For full details on the correct procedure for reporting absence and other requirements such as sick notes, please refer to the School of Health & Social Care Student Essential Guide.

Inform the University in ALL cases of the start and end date of your absence. Depending on the length of absence, you may need to provide a sick note to

the University.

NB: When you return, you MUST inform the Student Records Office that you have returned. If you don’t you will be recorded as sick or absent until you do.

Remember. Always inform the Student Records Office of the start and finish times of your absence.

9 FURTHER INFORMATION

HolidaysHolidays for the course are fixed in the timetable and can be seen in the course structure. Winter and spring breaks, and Bank Holidays. These are non-negotiable and must be taken at the times stipulated within the course.

Student FutureUpon successful completion of your course, you will be awarded with Foundation Year (Health). International students, following successful completion of IELTS test to level 7.0, (if applicable) be eligible to apply for study at Teesside from our portfolio of undergraduate courses , along with home students. There are several avenues for full-time undergraduate study here at Teesside University.


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