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UKTCA Modules
The UKTCA Modules
in Transplant Coordination are an essential part of the recognised
training and development of UK Donor Transplant Coordinators; the
course is accredited by the University of Central England and is
supported by UK Transplant. The course is mainly held at UK
Transplant headquarters in Bristol.
The UKTCA modules in Transplant Coordination are run annually.
UKTCA Module courses in collaboration with the University of
Central England
The course will initially consist of two modules:
| Module I |
An Introduction to
Transplant Coordination |
| Module II |
Interpersonal skills for
Transplant Coordinators |
Selection
procedure/admissions criteria
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Eligible for
membership to the UKTCA
or
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Eligible for
membership of allied organisation in country of work
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Demonstrate
ability to study at Level 6
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Support of
employer, or evidence of ability to self-fund
Pastoral
support
The role of the transplant coordinator is emotionally and physically
demanding. Many continue to work onerous on call and overtime hours.
The UKTCA acknowledges these demands and strives to produce a
supportive environment conducive to learning. The Modules have
therefore been designed as a residential study.
Course Philosophy and Aim
The United Kingdom Transplant Coordinators' Association and the
curriculum development team are committed to the professional
development of coordinators both as individuals and as a service and
see education as vital in this process. We believe that education is
an ongoing process and these modules are designed to give students a
platform from which they can continue the learning process
throughout their careers.
This practice of continuing education and lifelong learning links
into the NHS human resources agenda and the First Class Service
report, which states:
“Professionals and other bodies have a key role to play in
supporting effective continuing professional development…. and
clinical governance needs to be underpinned by a culture that values
lifelong learning and recognises the key part it plays in improving
practice”
While much of the course content is theoretical it is understood
that exploration of personal feelings and ethical principles play an
important part in learning to offer support to others of the highest
standard.
Autonomy and self-motivation are seen as valuable assets and the
students will be encouraged to take responsibility for their own
educational process and we recognise the need for a flexible
approach to maintain this.
Curriculum hours
Module I (double module)
There will be two study blocks referred to as Module I Part I and
II. There will be 60 hours contact time, spread over 10 days. All
modules will meet on a Monday and conclude on a Friday.
Module II (single module)
There will be two study blocks referred to as Module II Part I and
II. There will be 30 hours contact time, spread over 5 days. Part I
will run over three days and part II over two days.
Assessment
The UKTCA Modules will follow the Standard Undergraduate Assessment
Regulations (Version 2) prepared by Academic Quality and Support at
UCE.
The next Module 1 dates are:
Part 1, 5-9th November 2007
Part 2, 3-7th March, 2008
Both parts will be held at UKT, Bristol.
The cost at present is £975 per person and may change.
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