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| Description |
?This book provides a comprehensive account of the issues concerning students' placements. It is well structured and represents great value.? Social Policy and Social Work (SWAP) "This attractive workbook provides a wealth of tools and `top tips? for students of health and social care struggling to survive the demands of 21st century practice placements. The authors artfully distil their knowledge, experience and expertise in placement learning in order to accompany the student on their journey from novice to qualified professional." Stephanie Hobson, Head of Practice Education, Oxford Brookes University "I found the text to be set at a good level for new students of nursing, allied health and social care especially for the early placements in their programme of study. In an easy and engaging style the book offer a range of useful tools to helps students make the most and get the best from their placement experiences. I would be happy to recommend this to students on a range of courses." George Bell, Northumbria University, UK As students in health and social care professions, you will spend up to half of your time out on placement. This accessible and practical book is designed to help you make the most of this invaluable learning experience and is suitable for use in all areas of practice, whether you are training to be a nurse, midwife, occupational therapist, social worker or physiotherapist. In student friendly language it covers all the main areas of placement learning, including:
Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care is key reading for all health and social care students, including nurses, social workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and radiographers amongst other. |
| Author Biography |
Joan Healey worked as an occupational therapist with older people for 11 years before joining Sheffield Hallam University in 1997. In the area of placement learning her role has included developing new and non-traditional placements and leading a work-based learning occupational therapy programme.
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| Table of Contents |
Using this book Preparing yourself for placement Reflective practice Writing learning objectives Assessment Complex decision making and professional reasoning Balance and time management Supervision The personal and professional development process Interprofessional perspectives on placement Evidence based practice and using the internet Failure Not quite the end?? |
