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Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

Anita Atwal (Editor), Mandy Jones (Editor)
ISBN: 978-1-4443-1634-6
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224 pages
September 2009, Wiley-Blackwell
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Preparing for Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is the ultimate companion for students and newly qualified practitioners in occupational therapy, physiotherapy and other allied health professions.

A multi-professional team of qualified and experienced contributors explain key concepts in professional practice within the contexts of health, social care and education systems. Topics range from law, ethics and client-centred practice to interprofessional working, team-building, communication skills and reflective practice. Further chapters provide practical guidance on writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview technique, as well as offering advice on career-planning and continuing professional development.

KEY FEATURES

  • clear definitions of key concepts
  • case studies and examples from clinical practice
  • summaries of key points
  • self-assessment exercises
  • references and further reading