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Student Selected Component 3 (U02912)

? Credit Points : 0 ? SCQF Level : 9 ? Acronym : MED-3-3-SSC

Students will observe and learn from other health and social care professionals, and find out how others contribute to individual and community health. After choosing a topic of interest, each student will study this field over an extended period of time. The SSC will support the core curriculum and also give students more control over their own learning. The aim is to motivate students to organise their own learning opportunities, develop critical observation and appreciate the diversity of medical care.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

MBChB, (Medicine, Schedule R)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	17:00	Other

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The SSC will increase students' understanding of wider aspects of medical care. These can include multi disciplinary team working, or individuals' roles, expertise and value in patient care or public health provision. The student will be able to observe, analyse, and record the dynamics and relationships of health workers with patients and other professionals.