DHCS 14 Study skills for senior healthcare support workers

1. Understand what is meant by study skills within the context of the role of senior healthcare support worker

2. Understand the qualities and abilities required of an independent learner

  • 2.1 Discuss the qualities required of an independent learner
  • 2.2 Explain approaches for problem solving
  • 2.3 Explain the importance of critical reflection to support personal development
  • 2.4 Explain the need and requirements for continuing professional development (CPD)

3. Understand how to use investigatory techniques

  • 3.1 Explain the difference between: • primary research • secondary research
  • 3.2 Explain the use of the following within the health sector: • primary research • secondary research
  • 3.3 Explain the impact of different factors on research
  • 3.4 Describe the strategies for gathering information critically and effectively to inform research

4. Understand plagiarism and the consequences of plagiarism

  • 4.1 Explain the term ‘plagiarism’ and the different forms plagiarism can take
  • 4.2 Explain the consequences of plagiarism in the context of academic work, work-based assessment and Good Scientific Practice
  • 4.3 Discuss the use and abuse of plagiarism software

5. Understand how to reference information sources

  • 5.1 Explain the different methods for referencing information sources

6. Be able to plan and carry out an extended piece of work

  • 6.1 Create a plan that will inform the extended piece of work
  • 6.2 Carry out primary and/or secondary research to inform the extended piece of work 6.3 Monitor own progress against the plan

7. Be able to present an extended piece of work

  • 7.1 Create an extended piece of work that includes: • use of standard English • information and communication technology (ICT) • consideration of audience • evaluation of information from a variety of sources • interpretation of information • appropriate citation and referencing • appropriate presentation format for chosen medium
  • 7.2 Explain the importance of including: • methodology • analysis • findings • conclusions • recommendations

8. Be able to review an extended piece of own work

  • 8.1 Explain the importance of seeking feedback on an extended piece of work
  • 8.2 Seek feedback on an extended piece of work
  • 8.3 Evaluate the methodology and the outcomes of feedback to: • identify improvements • inform future approach

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