Professional/Short course Professional Practice for Respiratory Science

Entry year: 2025/26
Course code: USSJS4303
Application: University
Level: Professional/Short Course
School: School of Applied Sciences
Campus: Glenside
Duration: 12 months; full-time
Delivery: Blended (face-to-face/online)
Course Director: Catherine Dixon

Introduction

The overall aim of this 30 credit level 6 module, Professional Practice for Respiratory Science, is to ensure that you have the underpinning knowledge and understanding of the of the professional skills required to work in respiratory science and in the NHS.

On successful completion of this level 6 (undergraduate level) module, you will be able to:

describe the values and principles that underpin the shared UK NHS and Social Care services culture and understand the legal and ethical boundaries of safe practice,
apply the principles of patient-centred care, and the role of the Respiratory Scientist in contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare, demonstrating this in your everyday clinical practice.
apply the principles that underpin effective verbal and written communication within the role of the Respiratory Scientist, including with those that do not have English as a first language, and those with sensory and cognitive impairments, demonstrating this in your everyday clinical practice.
apply the concepts of shared leadership and the associated personal qualities and behaviours that promote shared leadership, demonstrating this in your everyday clinical practice.

Entry requirements

You are required to be employed in a relevant clinical department while undertaking this module. You will apply your learning within the workplace to further develop your skills as a respiratory science practitioner.

Careers / Further study

This module contributes towards the GradDip Respiratory Science.

Structure

Content

The module syllabus will typically cover the following topics:

The importance of professional practice in relation to respiratory science.
The legal and ethical boundaries of respiratory science practice.
The importance of patient safety and quality of care.
The importance of effective communication with patients and colleagues.
The importance of shared leadership.
The importance of continuing personal and professional development.

Learning and Teaching

This level 6 module will delivered as a combination of blended learning with on-campus teaching and practical skills (block weeks), coupled with online lectures/tutorials and webinars provided throughout the academic year on a timetabled basis.

There will also be practice-based learning where you will learn and develop your skills through clinical practice by interaction with patients and teaching from senior practitioners within your department.

Assessment

Assessment of this module comprises two parts:

a ten-minute presentation related to professional practice, followed by five minutes of questions.
a portfolio of evidence collated from the workplace over the programme of study (one year). This will include assessment of professional competencies, Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS), Observed Clinical Events (OCE), Case Based Discussions (CBD) and clinical observations.

Features

Study facilities

The College of Health, Science and Society has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

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Prices and dates

Supplementary fee information

Recruitment of students and provision of funding is managed by the National School of Health Care Science with NHS England, with details being provided to UWE Bristol subsequently in order to compete the admissions process.

Once funding has been approved, in addition to this module, Professional Practice for Respiratory Science, students must apply for the following two modules:

Dates

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How to apply

This module forms part of the GradDip in Respiratory Science and is not available as a stand alone module.

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Extra information

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

For further information

Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158