Apprenticeship Learning Log
Date of Learning: 05/05/2023
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Title of learning activity: Communication across the lifespan and the role of effective communication and Ethical and Legal Considerations (Accountability, Capacity, Consent, Safeguarding)
Diary of Learning activity
(Itemise learning activity and reflect on the main points of learning from each. You should identify for each entry the relevant KSB)
Reflection on Learning Activity (include model of reflection e.g. Driscoll or Gibbs):
Reflection based on Gibbs reflective cycle (1988)
Description -what happened?
Lecture about communication across the lifespan and the role of effective communication and ethical and legal considerations (accountability, capacity, consent, safeguarding).
Feelings-what were you thinking and feeling?
I was excited about this lecture as it would help me with my essay assignment. I was looking forward to learning and sharing my thoughts.
Evaluation -what was good and bad about the experience? What went
The morning lecture took place, and it was explained thoroughly.
The ability to communicate verbally or nonverbally was very interesting and helped me gain a deeper understanding of effective communication and skills.
Factors and barriers affecting our communication were included. We shared our thoughts and past experiences which made the lecture very enlightening and enjoyable.
The afternoon session was more about accountability and responsibility.
It helped me become more aware of my decisions, tasks, and duties to others and myself.
Analysis -what else can you make of the situation?
As a result of this lecture, I realized that sometimes I am guilty of not communicating effectively. My active listening skills are sometimes not that effective and I have poor delegation skills as well.
Conclusion -what else could you have done?
This lecture was beneficial not only for my essay assignment but also for my self-reflection. It helped me understand and know what I could have done more.
Action plan -if it arose again, what would you do?
I will make sure that I read and understand my duties and responsibilities and develop and improve my communication skills.
KBS addressed:
K1 Understand the code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates (NMC 2018), and how to fulfil all registration requirements.
K2 Understand the demands of professional practice and demonstrate how to recognise signs of vulnerability in themselves or their colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health.
K3 Understand the professional responsibility to adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain the level of personal fitness and well-being required to meet people’s needs for mental and physical care.
K4 Understand the principles of research and how research findings are used to inform evidence-based practice.
K5 Understand the meaning of resilience and emotional intelligence, and their influence on an individual’s ability to provide care.
K6 Understand and apply relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies, and ethical frameworks, including any mandatory reporting duties, to all areas of practice.
K7 Understand the importance of courage and transparency and apply the Duty of Candour
K8 Understand how discriminatory behaviour is exhibited.
K12 Understand the importance of early years and childhood experiences and the possible impact on life choices, mental, physical and behavioural health and well-being.
K20 Know how people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort and sleep can be met.
K26 Understand where and how to seek guidance and support from others to ensure that the best interests of those receiving care are upheld.
K30 Understand the principles of health and safety legislation and regulations and maintain safe work and care environments.
K33 Understand when to seek appropriate advice to manage a risk and avoid compromising quality of care and health outcomes.
K34 Know and understand strategies to develop resilience in self and know how to seek support to help deal with uncertain situations.
K36 Understand the roles of the different providers of health and care.
K41 Know the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of different members of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and own role within it
S1 Act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and fulfil all registration requirements.
S4 Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills.
S6 Act as an ambassador for their profession and promote public confidence in health and care services.
S7 Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive, and behavioural health challenges.
S8 Recognise signs of vulnerability in self or colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health.
S9 Develop, manage, and maintain appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
S18 Apply knowledge, communication and relationship management skills required to provide people, families and carers with accurate information that meets their needs before, during and after a range of interventions.
B1 Treat people with dignity, respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy, and preferences.
B2 Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice.
B3 Be adaptable, reliable, and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness.