Introducing the learning materials

1. Introducing the learning materials Revised November 2005

2. Overview of the programme The programme has 7 open learning units • Informed choice for everyone: valuing diversity • Screening in antenatal and newborn care • The parent perspective on screening • Informed choice in antenatal and newborn screening • Getting the best from the consultation • Understanding and communicating risk • Understanding genetics Revised November 2005

3. Additional components The programme is enhanced by the inclusion of: • an overall pre-test to identify learning priorities • pre and post tests for each unit • focused learning activities • a workbook to record learning • a toolbox of resources • the facility to work on-screen or in hard copy print format Revised November 2005

4. Key features of the units Each unit • has been developed with subject experts • Is grounded in reality and includes practice based activities • draws on women’s real life experiences • develops knowledge and skills in a realistic and dynamic way Revised November 2005

5. Key features (2) Each unit • represents approximately 2-3 hours of learning • Can be studied at coreoradvanced levels Revised November 2005

6. Continuing Professional Development • Endorsement of the learning materials is being sought by the following organisations: • RCM • RCOG • RCGP • College of Radiographers • National Genetics Education and Development Centre • Linkage to the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Revised November 2005

7. Access to the programme All learning materials will made freely available • on CD • via the website at http://www.screening.nhs.uk/cpd Revised November 2005

8. What do the materials look like? • Tour of the CD • Hard copy examples of the units available for you to look at Revised November 2005