Leading and Managing Change in Primary Care Settings

SHE level 10
SCQF credit points 20
ECTS credit points 10
Module code MHB727099
Module Leader Lisa Barr
School School of Health and Life Sciences
Subject Nursing
Trimester A (September start), B (January start), C (May start)

Summary of content

This theory based module provides learners with an opportunity to develop leadership, decision making and change management skills in relation to contemporary primary care practice. The module has 3 key themes: policy, care delivery and leadership. Underpinned by evidence based practice, the module enables learners to explore the key roles and responsibilities associated with an ever changing and complex community health and social care environment including those working in palliative services, care homes, prisons and other primary care sectors.

Module details

Module structure

Activity Total hours
Lectures 22
Tutorials 0
Practicals 0
Seminars 11
Independent Learning 147
Assessment 20
Placement 0

Assessment methods

Component Duration Weighting Threshold Description
Course Work001 100 35 4000 word essay