Clinical Dispensing and Professional Studies 1 

SHE level 7
SCQF credit points 40
ECTS credit points 20
Module code M1B530587
Module Leader Abeeda Khatoon
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Vision Sciences
Trimester A (September start)

Summary of content

In this module, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of professionalism and ethics as they relate to healthcare and will learn about the key professional and legal obligations of eyecare professionals. Students will develop skills for effective communication and will learn how to apply these to clinical settings. In tutorial and practical sessions, students will have the opportunity to discuss clinical cases and to observe and reflect upon real-life clinical work. Together, the integrated portfolio of lectures, interactive tutorials and practical sessions will allow students to consolidate knowledge gained across concurrent modules and to consider their own professional and clinical development through reflective practices.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 24
Tutorials 12
Practicals 10
Seminars 0
Independent Learning 148
Assessment 10
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 50 35 CW1: Clinical Portfolio and Viva (LO1-4
Course Work002 50 35 CW2: Practical assessments (LO 5) (1HR)
Course Work003 0 CW: Clinical Activities and hours (PASS/FAIL) Exception 237