Our entry for the HCPC student competition 2024
Welcome to our website, where we present our entry for the HCPC student competition 2024. Our team has created an engaging and informative learning session exploring the benefits and risks of using social media as a healthcare professional. We invite you to join us on this teaching session as we deliver four mini-lessons on the topic, including some youtube video content and a quiz.
Click the links below to get started!
Lessons:
About our learning session
In keeping with the social media theme of this competition, we have made a website for this learning session. Users can complete the learning session online which is split into the following sections:
- 4 learning sessions,
- Reflective activity,
- A multiple choice quiz.
Our learning session is designed to cover the key aspects of social media usage for healthcare professionals. We aim to be both engaging and informative, providing a comprehensive overview of the advantages and potential pitfalls of social media usage for healthcare professionals. We aim to equip students with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate social media responsibly and effectively. Covering topics such as the benefits of social media, the risks of social media, and the HCPC standards for social media usage, and finally our summary with a few top tips for social media usage.
Learning objectives
- To understand how social media can be used by healthcare professionals
- To understand the benefits and risks of healthcare professionals using social media
- Familiarise yourself with the updated HCPC standards
- Develop an action plan for how you might use social media in your healthcare profession
Materials needed:
- Internet access
- Device (e.g. computer, phone)
- Headphones or speakers (for video content)
- Website link
Stay connected
Thank you for visiting our website, and we hope you find our session both educational and inspiring! Dont forget to join in on the conversation on social media using the hashtag #HCPCstudentcomp