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Edge Hill University: Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship
| Institution | Edge Hill University |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Health and Social Care - CPD |
| Web | http://www.edgehill.ac.uk |
| study@edgehill.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1695 657000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs) offer multiple benefits to health and social care sector. An apprenticeship in advanced clinical practice will allow you to gain valuable on the job learning while remaining in full time employment.
You will undertake 180 credits of modules at Masters level and will be equipped to deliver, sustain and enhance safe, professional and ethical quality of care across health and care services in your field of practice. The degree is underpinned by the four pillars of advanced clinical practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research.
To support this academic journey, apprentices undertake 20% of their clinical time in classroom-based teaching within the University.
All apprentices get a bespoke pathway which takes them from every day clinical practice to working as autonomous practitioners. This is supported by tripartite reviews between the student, university and employer, which is a unique feature of the apprenticeship.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To join this course, you must be a practitioner who is a member of a UK-recognised Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB). You should typically have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant healthcare-related subject. Applicants with a third-class honours degree or a Diploma in a relevant healthcare-related subject, who have adequate clinical experience may also be considered. You will also need to evidence that you have a Grade C or Grade 4 and above GCSE qualification in Mathematics and English Language, or that you have completed your Level 2 Functional Skills qualification. You will need to demonstrate your ability to study at Masters level, evidenced within your application by your prior studies and/or experiential learning. Your employer must also confirm that you are suitable for the role of advanced clinical practitioner in their organisation, with access to the appropriate workplace environment to gain relevant clinical experience throughout the programme, including appropriate clinical supervision by a designated Coordinating Education Supervisor and Associate Workplace Supervisors to meet Health Education England (HEE) requirements. Working with your employer/workplace organisation, you should have a suitable job role identified for when you are qualified, compliant with the requirements of Health Education England Centre for Advancing Practice, that will direct your programme of study. Applications must be supported by a reference from your current employer. |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
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