1Learning outcomes assessed by Essay (taken from the module handbook)2.Begin to analyse legal and ethical theories that influence paramedic practice andresearch.3.Discusstheethicalandlegalboundariesofcareincludingcurrentlegislationgoverningtheuseofprescriptiononlymedicinesbyparamedicsandaprofessionaldutyofcareand candour4.Provide an outline of theories and models that may assist paramedics to understand the individual, and enhance the caregivenEssay Grading Criteria Ethical, Legal and Behavioral Aspects of Paramedic Practice Level 5Criteria for Assessment80-100Exceptional70-79Excellent60-69Very Good50-59Good40-49Satisfactory30-39Fail0-29FailProvide an outline ofKnowledge and criticalDemonstrates excellentHas researchedHas researched intoTheory is discussed withConfusion about theoryVery Confused abouttheories and modelsunderstanding of systematicdemonstrates a very goodsome aspects of theorylimited accuracyand several omissions.theory with manythat may assist paramedics to understand the individual, and enhance the care givenwell-establishedprinciples, theories and concepts with regards to ethics and ethical theories of study, and of the way in which thoseprinciples haveunderstandingofprinciples, theories and concepts with regards to ethics and ethical theories ofstudy.There is evidenceofengagement withsystematic understandingof principles, theories and concepts with regards to ethics and ethical theories of study. Coherent and detailedknowledge is presentedand the principles whichunderpin ethics and the application of ethics in health care. Detailed knowledge is presented at fairly good level withregards to ethics andand several omissionswith regards to ethics and ethical theories of study. You demonstrate a satisfactory level of understanding, but it isless systematic andProvides littleevidenceto support the discussion of theory There is insufficient evidence of engagement witheachkey element.omissions.Unacceptable lack of evidence. Key elements omitted or discussed too briefly. There is no evidencedeveloped.all key elementsat a very good level andethical theories of studyprovides a descriptionAssessment Domain 1-Comprehensive coverageof the assessment criteria,and evidence ofcritical analyses ofyou canprovidethe beginnings of criticaland you are abletoprovide somegoodrather than attemptatbeing critical andlacksaccurate knowledge andthe presentedanalyses, with regards tocritical analysis of eachcriticality. There isContent, Knowledge and Understandingcomprehensive understanding of the subject matter.Demonstrate antheories.Excellent coverageof the assessment criteria andchosen principles and theories. There is also very good evidence ofengagement with all keytheory. There is also good evidence of engagement with all keyelements, with somelimited evidence of engagement with all key elements. Overall asatisfactory attempt atawareness of differentexcellentelements.omissions in detail.this criterion.ideas, contexts andknowledge of theframeworks, andsubject matter. Ablerecognise those areasto demonstratewhere the knowledgeawareness of ideasbase with regards toand context inethics, ethical principleswhich principlesand ethical theory isand theories can bemost or least secure.applied.
2Begin to analyse legal and ethical theories that influence paramedic practice and research.Assessment domain 2 -Range and relevance of Research Informed EvidenceAbility to apply underlying concepts and principles with regards to Law as it relates to ethics and the wider application outside the context in which these principles were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in a clinical practice context.Knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in this assessment, and some evidence of the ability to evaluate critically the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study with regards to Law and ethics as it is applied to healthcare.There is evidence of comprehensive understanding of the materials covered with regards to Law and ethics. Consistently effective in analysing key conceptsthat have been studied and draws on a comprehensive range of peer reviewed evidence, reflection and reasonedargument.The assignment provides excellent evidence of critical evaluation when considering the importance and impact of legal concepts, and an excellent understanding of the way key concepts of Law and Ethical theories and perspectives which are presented relate to one another. You demonstrate excellent critical understanding of the materials covered in the module, with regards to law and ethics, some ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems in the field of study with regards to Law and ethics as it is applied to healthcare. Excellent analyses of key concepts that have been studied and draws on an excellent range of peer reviewed evidence, reflection andreasonedargumentThe assignment providesvery good evidence of the beginnings of critical evaluation when considering the importance and impact of legal concepts and a very good understanding of the way key concepts presented relate to one another with regards to Law and Ethical theories and perspectives. You demonstrate very good critical understanding of the materials covered in the module which relate to this criterion.There is some attempt at evaluation of legal and ethical theories as they apply to healthcare, with very good analyses of some of the key concepts that have been researched and studied. A wide range of peer reviewed evidence used to supportclaimsThe assignment provides some good evidence of evaluation when considering the importance and impact of legal concepts –some of which is demonstrates criticality with regards to Law and ethical theories and perspectives. You have a good understanding of the way concepts presented relate to one another –although there are severalomissions.You also demonstrate a goodunderstanding of the materials covered in the module. There is a good attempt at analyses with regards to the key concepts which have been researched. A good range of peer reviewed sources used to supportclaims.The assignment begins to consider the importance of legal concepts and ethical theories and perspectives and demonstrates a satisfactory level of understanding. There is some evidence of evaluation when considering the importance and impact of legal concepts and ethical theories, although this is more descriptive.Satisfactory understanding of the way concepts presented and inclusion of a satisfactory range of evidence. There are clear subject related omissions.The assignment provides little evidence of evaluation when considering the legal concepts and ethical theories.There is little evidence of your understanding around the issues of law and ethics. The work is descriptive rather than analytical and does not demonstrate understanding of the way conceptspresented relate to one another.The assignment lacks any evidence of understanding the importance of legal concepts and ethical theories. There is no evidence of the beginnings of critical analysis needed at level 5.There is little or no understanding of the way concepts presented relate to one another and many omissions –some of which were covered directly in the modulesessions
3which relate to this criterion.Discuss the ethical and legal boundaries of care including current legislation governing the use of prescription only medicines by paramedics and a professional duty of care andcandourAssessment Domain 3 -Cognitiveand Intellectual SkillsUse a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis. An understanding of the limits of knowledge, with regards to legislation as it applied to the use of POMs, the principle of candour.Evidence of consideration given to analyses and interpretation of presented knowledge regarding these principles and knowledge and the impact on the role of paramedic. A focus on: Systematic Thinking, Critical Evaluation of Arguments, MakeJudgements, Critical Analysis and Enquiry, Application (including the clinical practice context where appropriate),Identification of SolutionsYou provide an excellent range of current and appropriate literature to support your excellent arguments and different perspectives with regards to legal boundaries, current legislation, in relation to POM’s and the principle of candourand you provide excellent commentary and excellent scholarship when assessing the impact these concepts have on the role of the paramedic.The presentation is systematic and there is evidence of evaluation of arguments, critical analysis and enquiry, application of concepts to the clinical practice environment.A very good range of appropriate literature is used. Views are discussed and arguments presented with reference to the legal boundaries, legislation and the use of POM, candourand there is evidence of very good deployment of established techniques of analysis and enquiry whenresearching.There is also evidence of very good commentary on aspects of current research and scholarship into the impact these principles have on the role of paramedic. There is some attempt at critical analyses, and evaluation with regards to thiscriterion.Some good relevant reading is evident and demonstrates good understanding of the key issues and principles regarding law, legislation, POM and candour.There is evidence of some use of established techniques of analysis and enquiry when researching into the role of the paramedic. There is also some evidence of good commentary on these issues and principles.There is evidence of mostly current research and scholarship into the role of the paramedic as it relates to these ideas and principles.Satisfactory reference is made to background reading,but it is limited in nature and draws on a restricted number of authors. There is some limited evidence of techniques ofenquiry.There is some evidence that the literature has helped to inform your thinking and satisfactory evidence of use of some techniques of analysis when researching into the role ofparamedic.There is a failure to engage with enough relevant literature and, where background reading is referred to there is little evidence that it has been understood. You have little understanding of the techniques needed for analysis or enquiry into the research legal concepts and ideas which relate to the role of paramedic.You need to read much more widely and improve your understanding into this role and the research that supports it.There is almost no evidence of engagement in relevant background reading. There is no real understanding of the techniques needed for analysis or enquiry into the research around these ideas and principles as they relate to the role of paramedic. You need to spend time researching and engaging with module materials to develop an understanding into this role and the research that supportsit.
4Assignment is written in coherent Standard English, is well structured and well presented in an appropriate academic style.Assessment domain 4 -Communication, Organisation and PresentationGraduate Employability and Application of SkillsThis assessment is exceptionally well structured and organised. The written English is of an extremely high standard and observes all academic conventions in style and content. The assessment flows exceptionally well and is a pleasure toread.Produce a coherent and well-structured assessment which effectively communicates information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences and deploy key techniques of the disciplineeffectively.The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making, alongside evidence of innovation and/or well-judged experimentation and risk-taking. Use of clear, accurate English, wellorganised, withflow and progression.Excellent structure and very well organised ides. The written English is of a very high standard and the work observes all academic conventions in style and content.Excellent flow and style and a pleasure to read.A very good structure –with clear presentation and organisation of ideas. The work observes almost all academic conventions in style, content and is presented well, mostly using Standard English throughout. Much ofthis work uses a style which flows well.Agood structure for the most part. The work observes many academic conventions in style and content and is mostly presented in Standard English, with some errors and omissions. Some sentence structure also needs revision,and this can affect the flow of your work inplaces.The structure is satisfactory overall but does need improvement. Many errors appear in the use of Standard English (possibly due to poor proof reading). The work does not flow well in several places and this affects clarity.Little structure and the work is hampered by errors in Standard English. It lacks academic style and does not flow well. Further proofreading clearly needed and additional support for academic writing.The student should refer themselves to student services for additional support in their writing.No structure presented and the assessment includes a significant number of errors in Standard English. It lacks academic style,and this impedes flow.Further proofreading clearly needed and additional support for academic writing.The student should refer themselves to student services for additional support in their writing.
Assignment referencing and sourcing is correctAssessment domain 5 -Referencing, sourcing, acknowledging and coverageSources used are, without exception, acknowledged in the text and the reference list/bibliography, using correct citation –including online sources. Follows an exceptionally strongly professional approach to academic practice. Bibliography is also exceptional in its breadth and depth andall sources are primary sources.Sources used are all acknowledged in the text and the reference list/bibliography, using correct citation–including online sources. Follows an excellent, professionalapproach to academic practice. Bibliography is also excellent in its breadth and depth and all sources are primarysources.Sources used are almost all acknowledged in the text and the reference list/bibliography, mostly using correct citation –including most online sources. A very good approach to academic practice.Bibliography is very good in its breadth and depth and most sources are primary sources.Literature is not always correctly referenced within the text and/or reference list/bibliography.Almost all texts are included in bibliography. Reading list is good in terms of number of sources but there are several secondary sources.The assignment includes citations within the main body and has a reference list/bibliography. However, this referencing is often inaccurateand/or there are several omissions. Reading list is short and limited. An over reliance on secondary sources.The reference list/bibliography has many errors in its layout. Many references in the main text are incomplete or incorrect and may be missing from the bibliography. You need further support with this.The assignment lacks a reference list/ bibliography orit is incorrectly laid out. Referencing system within the assignment (i.e. Harvard) has not been followed and you need further support withthis.Students will receive a zero mark when:They do not submit work in the required format; they do not follow correct procedures; there is evidence of unsafe practice; they do not submit within 10 days of the submission date;Additionally, the following penalties will apply:Work that is in excess of 10% of the word limit will receive a maximum mark of 40%; marks will be deducted for breaches of confidentiality or anonymity (except where specifically permitted in the course handbook) and a significant breach may result in a fail grade.