DA4084 - Theory 1 – Introduction to evidence-based practice

Academic staff will support your learning in this module, and this will include use of BlackBoard Ultra. There will be seminars introducing key concepts, supported with interactive resources and electronic teaching and learning materials. Seminars are a feature of how you will learn; the focus being problem-based learning. These sessions will include individual work, group discussion and debate. You will be encouraged to consider competing perspectives, share opinions and begin to develop an understanding of the complexity of caring for people and families. You will also be encouraged to build a collegiate community to support each other as student nursing associates.

You will be supported by a team of academics in Nursing, Midwifery and Health. You will receive ongoing guidance and feedback to ensure you are able to engage with concepts of safe nursing associate practice. You will be expected to engage with the online supported learning (OSL) packages in preparation for face-to-face teaching, group work activities and discussion. You will be able to contact the module team in person, by email, by telephone and through Blackboard Ultra. Skills Plus, the university library's collection of online learning materials can be used to support the development of your academic skills. Further support for your learning is provided with a 24-hour IT Helpline, a comprehensive range of services through the Student Support and Wellbeing Team and the university's student portal, which gives help and advice on student enquiries such as disability, faith, counselling, mental health support, finance, assessments, and welfare issues. You can access these services via email on your student portal, by telephone or through the help desk staff based within university libraries.

You will also support each other via peer support, through engaging in discussion and debate to enhance your learning. Additional relevant materials, including the electronic reading list and other teaching and learning methods will be available via Blackboard Ultra and library services. The university libraries at both Coach Lane Campus and City Campus offer an extensive collection of material, both hard copy and electronic, access to international databases and training in information retrieval. All support will be in line with any Student Accessibility Plan (SAP).

In addition, we have academic work-place coaches who are part of the apprenticeship team and will provide support and guidance to keep you on track, including completion of off the job training records and give you the best possible chance of completing the programme successfully. The coach will facilitate at least four progress review meetings (PRM’s) per year with you in collaboration with your employer to discuss and review your progress in terms of apprenticeship standards. They can also signpost you to specialist support if needed and ensure you and your employer comply with apprenticeship rules and regulations.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)

Knowledge & Understanding:

1. Understand and explore the key concepts and principles that form the foundation of professional, safe, effective, compassionate, responsive, and well-led family- and person-centered care in nursing associate practice.


2. Develop evidence-based knowledge of common health conditions to deliver safe, person-centred care, effectively communicate with individuals, families, and carers, and use self-reflection to enhance professional behaviour

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Intellectual / Professional Skills & Abilities:


3..Develop and apply the skills necessary for academic study, demonstrating effective learning planning, self-reflection, and critical thinking to support evidence-based practice, professional development, and collaborative working in preparation for lifelong learning

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):

4. Value curiosity, reflect on personal values and develop understanding of professional role and identities.

5. Understand the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and how these underpin person or family centred holistic care.

Formative Assessment:
You will prepare a formative 500-word plan for your summative assessment. Peer feedback/feed forward with support from the module team will inform the summative assessment. (MLO, 3)

Summative Assessment:
The summative assessment for this module is a 2000-word essay. You will need to select a person from the community profiles within the module and discuss one of their healthcare needs, explaining how the nursing associate can support both the individual and their family.

Submission and feedback will be via Turnitin. (MLO 1-5)

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Please provide a brief a brief abstract of the module (150 words max). This section acts as the ‘shop window’ for the module, therefore it needs to engage and inspire the apprentice. This is the first thing that the apprentice will read about this module, so it must immediately grab their attention. The main aim is to encourage the apprentice to read on, however the summary should be written in such a way that if the apprentice reads nothing else this section will convey all key messages and benefits that the module will offer. Start by explaining the module title where necessary. Then highlight any selling points relating to the four pillars: Research-Rich Learning; Technology Enhanced Learning; Assessment and Feedback; Employability and Entrepreneurship. Examples may include apprentice satisfaction rates, learning environment, state-of-the-art facilities etc. Finally indicate benefits of the module such as the key skills that the apprentice s will gain for future employment and career paths that are open to them.