guide promotes a clear message of the importance of a selfdirected approach to learning which will serve the student well during practice education and beyond. N Riain Practice Education University of Limerick Ireland text is the ultimate companion to any placement in health and social care services. Grant University of Worcester UK is an extremely welcome text for students preparing for their placements and to refer to whilst they on their placement experience and should be a recommended text for programmes which have placements regardless of the setting or context. Jane CroninDavis Associate Professor Professional Lead for Occupational Therapy and Deputy for Students St George University of London UK students in the health and social care professions you will spend up to half of your time out on placement. This accessible and practical book walks with you stepbystep through this invaluable learning experience helping you to develop and create the foundations of your practice whether you are training in nursing health or social work. to this second edition are additional chapters that consider the changing landscape and challenges of the placement experience during the last decade.This book covers all you need to know for your placement including for placement practice learning outcomes decision making and clinical reasoningbased practice for your first job and passing placementsUsing accessible language case study examples and exercises this book forms a unique opportunity for selfreflection exploring your personal and professional development on your journey through to registration and beyond whatever area of practice you are in.Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care is essential reading for all health and social care students including nurses social workers physiotherapists occupational therapists and radiographers and all those undergoing placements.