Risk and Accountability
Snapshot
| Academic award |
SCOTCAT award |
European Credit Transfer (ECTS) |
Academic status |
Course length |
| This module forms part of the MSc Advanced Practice framework. It can be taken as an option or stand-alone module. |
30 points at Level 11 (Masters) |
15 Credits |
Postgraduate |
300 hours of student effort (including assessment) |
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Academic School:
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School of Nursing & Midwifery
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How to apply:
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Apply using the Nursing & Midwifery Taught Postgraduate Application Form, download in
Word format
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Fees: |
| Academic Year |
Home/EU |
Overseas |
LMC * |
| 2011-12 |
£360 per 15 credit module,
£720 per 30 credit module,
£1,440 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,150 for dissertation |
£925 per 15 credit module,
£1,850 per 30 credit module,
£3,700 per 60 credit module,
plus £2,600 for dissertation |
£465 per 15 credit module,
£925 per 30 credit module,
£1,850 per 60 credit module,
plus £1,300 for dissertation |
| 2012-13 |
£380 per 15 credit module,
£490 per 20 credit module,
£760 per 30 credit module,
plus £1,200 for dissertation |
£1,940 per 30 credit module
plus £2,730 for dissertation |
to be confirmed |
| 2013-14 |
to be confirmed |
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to be confirmed |
For more information on fees, visit the School of Nursing & Midwifery website.
* LMC = low & middle income countries |
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Overview
The module comprises 5 units:
- The Emergence of Risk Management: Examines the extent of the problem of risk within health care and provides a historical summary of recent national and international developments in risk management and patient safety.
- Professional and Legal Accountability: Examines the concept of accountable practice and explores professional, legal and managerial accountability. Addresses the need for a culture where apportioning of individual blame is limited (i.e. fair-blame) and explores the balance between blame and accountability.
- The Local Approach to Risk Management: Encourages the appraisal of local structures and systems against the theoretical framework for risk management. The ‘systems approach' to managing risk is explored on a local level. Also examines how practice may be changed as a result of risk appraisal.
- Perceiving and Communicating Risk: Focuses on how the culture within which we work affects the way that we, and our patients, perceive and manage risk. The unit also addresses user involvement in the management of risk by examining public perceptions of risk and acceptability of these risks.
Aims of the Module
To give students the opportunity to develop their understanding of the theoretical background to risk management and relevant theories of accountability and to apply these in the context of a sound governance framework.
Teaching & Assessment
"The subject matter was very relevant to my practice and was therefore more meaningful. The literature was easily accessible and the lecturers were prompt to respond and supportive."
This module is delivered entirely online through MyDundee (the University virtual learning environment). All materials are provided through this medium. E-learning offers students easy access to web resources and documents needed for their studies, as well as facilitating discussions and the exchange of ideas with fellow students and tutors. Anyone with access to the internet and basic IT skills will be able to use MyDundee.
There are 2 parts to the module assessment:
- Assessment of each student's participation in an online debate about a specific theme within the module.
- 3500 word critique of a locally used risk management tool.
Please note that the debate runs for a couple of weeks in the middle of the module and requires good input into the discussions. The essay is submitted at the end of the module.
Entry Requirements
Prior to undertaking this module students must be educated to degree level or equivalent. They must also have access to a computer and internet (preferably broadband) and have basic IT skills.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.
Contact
Dr Sandra Hainey
Tel: +44 (0) 1382 385942
Email:s.hainey@dundee.ac.uk
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