DHCS 14 Study skills for senior healthcare support workers

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

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  • 1.2 Explain the benefits of applying study skills within context of own role

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 5.1 Explain the different methods for referencing information sources

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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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