Advanced Practice

Students who have completed a previous degree or Masters studies are eligible to apply. This module will be of interest to nurses, allied health professionals, social workers or managers working in primary and secondary care or the voluntary sector.

English Language Requirements: If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency (minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 577/233/90)

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A flexible payment scheme is operated by the University for students who are self-funding.

On completion of the module the student will be able to:

1. Critically reflect on and evaluate practice in relation to the advanced practice module themes;

2. Demonstrate extensive and critical knowledge of the theories/practice associated with leadership, inter-professional learning/ working, managing change within person centred health/social care provision;

3. Apply a critical approach to learning which will facilitate synthesis of the learning into their professional practice;

4. Demonstrate a range of cognitive, theoretical and practice-based skills which reflect the key roles of an advanced practitioner;

5. Apply critical reasoning and argument skills to support changes in practice / service delivery.

This module aims to develop the student’s understanding of what is advanced practice and why it is important. It encourages the student to think critically and reflect on their personal experiences and areas for development with respect to advanced practice; grounded in direct care provision or work with patients, families and populations.

It interrogates core elements such as safe, effective and person-centred care; professional judgement and decision making; learning and teaching; teamwork; professional and organisational leadership; and dealing with complexity. Different models of advanced practice are examined and professional (interdisciplinary) expectations; international and national competence standards are compared.

The assignment for ADPP003 consists of one 3,000-word essay.

Marianne Fairley Murdoch

All modules can be linked to specific professional capability/competency frameworks within your practice area.

You are encouraged to view your participation within the Masters of Advanced Practice programme as a means of supporting your professional development plans (PDP) and career progression.

This module may be completed as a single credit-based module. Alternatively, you can use it as credit towards the MSc Advancing Practice.

Modules will be offered subject to demand and need to meet a minimum class size of eight students.

Career opportunities

Completion of the Advanced Practice course provides an opportunity to develop transferable skills. This will optimise the ability of each student to impact on the experience of individuals, families and service providers within a range of clinical, social and pastoral settings within the UK and internationally.

All modules are related to NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF), enabling you to clearly identify the core and specific dimensions within the KSF which can be achieved when you successfully complete your module/programme.