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University of the West of Scotland: Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Neonatal/Child/Adult/Mental Health)
Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
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Department | Health and Life Sciences |
Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
ask@uws.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**This exciting course provides an opportunity for nurses and allied health professionals to explore the developing role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner.**
This programme is suitable for those working in the field of Adult or Mental Health who have the ability to adapt and respond to the evolving advanced practitioner role within a variety of clinical settings across specialisms.
Our programme is contemporary and has been mapped to the NHS Education Scotland 4 Pillars of Practice throughout the curriculum. You will explore the key dimensions of Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice, Leadership, Facilitation of Learning, Evidence, Research and Development.
The content of our programme is focused on the development of competencies within the four pillars of advanced practice and therefore you will cover the following areas throughout your studies:
- Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
- Clinical assessment and diagnostic decision making
- Clinical reasoning
- Independent prescribing
- Leading, delivering and evaluating care
- Transferable work-based learning processes
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | You should normally hold an Ordinary bachelor's degree in a relevant health or social care-related discipline, or equivalent. Relevant previous academic credit and/or prior learning may be considered. If you possess other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent then you may also be considered. |
Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
Summary
The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Neonatal/Child/Adult/Mental Health) provides an opportunity for you as a health or social care professional (nurses and allied health professionals) to explore this developing role.
You will explore dimensions of advanced practice through the four pillars of:
Advanced Practice: Clinical Practice
Leadership
Facilitation of Learning & Evidence
Research and Development
Through innovative assessments strategies, students will be encouraged to reflect on their learning and to share their experience further, providing an opportunity for inter-professional learning within the academic setting.
The course aims to create graduates who have the ability to adapt and respond to the evolving practice role within a variety of clinical settings. It will develop the student’s knowledge and ability to create robust and credible advanced practice skills which impact on health outcomes across the clinical setting. Graduates from this course will become advanced practitioners who can practice safely, and will be aware of developments as they occur on a global basis.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | You should normally have a relevant health or social care-related degree or equivalent. Relevant previous academic credit and/or prior learning may be considered. If you possess other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent then you may also be considered. Normally minimum of 2-3 years clinical experience is required for entry. You must have your employer's approval and support in writing to undertake our course (subject to approval – currently under review). Skills and experience in information communication technology is also desirable. |
Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
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