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University of Essex: Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice (Hand Therapy)
| Institution | University of Essex |
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| Department | Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences |
| Web | http://www.essex.ac.uk |
| pgadmit@essex.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
We understand that you may not have time for a full-time degree, so our CPD pathways allow you to study flexibly in the way that best suits you. The structure, mode of delivery, and level of support allow you to progress towards a qualification at Masters level.
This pathway enables clinicians who have specialised in Hand Therapy to advance their practice. You engage with material related to clinical decision-making, clinical service quality improvement strategies, research methods, and advanced clinical skills such as injection therapy. You are also supported to undertake your own research project.
On this course, you gain:
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critical understanding of the key concepts underlying advanced musculoskeletal practice
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opportunity to acquire advanced musculoskeletal clinical skills beyond your normal professional scope of practice
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encouragement to contribute to policy-making, planning and evaluation
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a range of transferable employment-related skills
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skills to access and critically appraise research findings to develop your own evidence-based practice
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enhanced understanding of the essential principles of research design and support you to conduct an extensive piece of independent research, including: planning, formulating, designing, choosing research methods, collecting data, analysing, interpreting and writing-up
This course sits within our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences. This provides an exciting opportunity to join a community specifically focused on sports and exercise science, sports therapy and physiotherapy. This will allow us to bring together our internationally recognised research, share knowledge, and enhance placement and vocational opportunities for our students and graduates.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please visit our website to learn about our entry requirements - www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Postgraduate Certificate
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please visit our website to learn about our entry requirements - www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Postgraduate Diploma
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Please visit our website to learn about our entry requirements - www.essex.ac.uk |
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
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