Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
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Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

About this book

PREPARING FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

The new edition of Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is a welcome resource for students and newly registered Allied Health professionals, emphasising client-centered practice while clarifying expectations from regulatory bodies such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The book presents a range of topics—such as law, ethics, interprofessional working, leadership, equality and diversity, team building, communication skills, and reflective practice—ensuring readers are fully prepared for the demands of their profession.

Readers will also find:

  • Practical guidance on getting, and keeping, the job – from writing a CV, applying for jobs, interview techniques, as well as career-planning and continuing professional development
  • Each chapter begins with an overview of the content and concludes with key take-home messages and further reading suggestions
  • A set of self-assessment exercises
  • Case studies and examples from clinical practice

Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is a useful reference for all Allied Health professionals.

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Information

Year
2022
Print ISBN
9781119743101
eBook ISBN
9781119743132
Edition
2

Table of contents

  1. Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
  2. Contents
  3. Contributors List
  4. Introduction
  5. 1 Reflection
  6. 2 Care and Self-Care
  7. 3 Ethics and Professional Practice
  8. 4 Culture and Allied Health Professions Service Delivery
  9. 5 Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and Leadership
  10. 6 Allied Health Professionals and Interprofessional Practice
  11. 7 Preparing for Successful Career Transitions
  12. 8 Professional Identity and Allied Health Professional Practice
  13. Index
  14. EULA