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