Surviving your Placement in Health and Social Care

This guide promotes a self-directed approach to learning, is essential for placement in health and social care, and covers preparation, reflective practice, decision-making, evidence-based practice, and first job preparation. It is recommended for programs with placements and provides a unique opportunity for self-reflection and personal and professional development.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 09 March 2022
Publisher: Open University Press

This guide emphasizes the significance of a self-directed approach to learning, which will be beneficial to students throughout their practice education and beyond. It serves as an essential companion for any placement in health and social care services. The author, Eimer Ní Riain, is a Practice Education specialist at the University of Limerick, Ireland.

The book is highly recommended for students preparing for their placements and for use during their placement experience. It is particularly valuable for programs in nursing, health, and social work, as students will spend up to half of their time on placement.

The second edition of this book has been updated to reflect the changing landscape and challenges of the placement experience over the past decade. It includes additional chapters that address these changes, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their placements.

The book covers a wide range of topics essential for placement success, including preparation for placement, reflective practice, writing learning outcomes, complex decision-making, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, preparing for the first job, and assessment and passing placements. The author uses accessible language and provides numerous case study examples and exercises to facilitate self-reflection and personal and professional development.

Overall, this guide is an invaluable resource for students in the health and social care professions, providing them with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their placements and beyond.

Weight: 220g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780335251100
Edition number: 2 ed