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University of Essex: Advanced Musculoskeletal Assessment and Practice
| 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
This pathway enables experienced clinicians in the musculoskeletal field to advance their practice. All students engage in material related to clinical decision-making, and there are options available to advance clinical skills such as injection therapy and independent prescribing. There is flexibility within this pathway for you to direct your learning to topics and regions of personal interest.
The pathway is aligned with the four pillars of advanced practice (clinical, leadership, education and research) as outlined by Health Education England's framework for Advanced Clinical Practice. To meet the Masters award, workplace supervision is required throughout the programme.
On this course, you gain:
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critical understanding of the key concepts underlying advanced musculoskeletal clinical skills beyond your normal professional scope of practice
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opportunity to acquire advanced musculoskeletal clinical skills beyond your normal professional scope of practice
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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 to conduct an extensive piece of independent research, including: planning, formulating, designing, choosing research methods, collecting data, analysing, interpreting and writing-up
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a range of transferable employment-related skills
This course sits within our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences. This allows 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 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester Campus University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ |
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