ONC8010
ONC8010 : Handling Loss, Grief, and Bereavement (E-learning)
- Offered for Year: 2016/17
- Module Leader(s): Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson
- Lecturer: Ms Nicky Asbury
- Owning School: FMS Graduate School
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
Handling loss and grief is a core competency for practitioners in the palliative care field. This module examines the theoretical background of bereavement, looks at how to build support networks, identify those at risk from complex grieving and helps the student to develop strategies for support, both for themselves and for clients. The module aims to enable participants to recognise and deal effectively with issues around grief and loss from first point of contact with clients and those close to them in palliative care situations.
Outline Of Syllabus
The module will cover the following topics:
•An overview of the theories of loss.
•Theories of human attachment and why we grieve.
•Loss, bereavement and grieving.
•Normal and complicated grief reactions, including anticipatory grief.
•Self awareness, supervision and support and their role in staying well.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 2 | 10:00 | 20:00 | |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 12 | 3:00 | 36:00 | Online content |
Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Supplemental Reading |
Guided Independent Study | Online Discussion | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Via discussion board |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The design of the on-line materials encourages students to explore and deepen their understanding of loss grief and bereavement. The on-line asynchronous discussions focus on issues raised through the completion of weekly activities, reading and reflection. These online discussions will allow on-line networking, and mentor support will help facilitate sharing of practice in this sensitive area.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Case study | 1 | M | 100 | 2000 Words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The application of new theoretical learning will be demonstrated by the written presentation of a case the student has worked with. Critical thinking of the models, self-reflection and ideas for changes in future practice will be demonstrated.
Reading Lists
- Reading List Website : rlo.ncl.ac.uk
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- ONC8010's Timetable