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Edge Hill University: Advanced Clinical Practice
| 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 |
MSc
Summary
This programme is designed to enable health and social care professionals to extend their knowledge to an advanced level within their specialist field of practice. It is suitable both for individuals who wish to become advanced practitioners, or for those individuals who wish to promote the advance of practice within their field of work.
The course consists of a wide range of highly flexible taught and work-based learning modules that will enable busy practitioners to access patient-care enhancing education and become a leader who can demonstrate a high level of autonomy in their specialist area of practice.
An accredited degree This MSc degree is accredited by The Centre of Advancing Clinical Practice. Successful completion of this MSc enables you to meet Health Education North West’s requirements to practise at an advanced level across the health professions spectrum, including roles such as paramedics, operating department practitioners, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
| 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 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. An interview forms part of the selection process to confirm that you meet the criteria and to consider your potential pathway through the course. |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
Summary
This programme is designed to enable health and social care professionals to extend their knowledge to an advanced level within their specialist field of practice. It is suitable both for individuals who wish to become advanced practitioners, or for those individuals who wish to promote the advance of practice within their field of work.
The course consists of a wide range of highly flexible taught and work-based learning modules that will enable busy practitioners to access patient-care enhancing education and become a leader who can demonstrate a high level of autonomy in their specialist area of practice.
| 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 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. An interview forms part of the selection process to confirm that you meet the criteria and to consider your potential pathway through the course. |
| Location | Ormskirk (Main Campus) St Helens Road Ormskirk L39 4QP |
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