Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care - Paperback

by Anita Atwal (Editor)

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.

Back Jacket

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.

Author Biography

Anita Atwal, PhD, is currently an associate professor at London South Bank University, focusing on interprofessional working. She has been a lecturer in occupational therapy for over twenty years.