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Advanced Clinical Practice
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
Key Features
50% theoretical learning and 50% practice based learning
Clinical learning assisted by a clinical preceptor
Preparation for Advanced Practice role
Combination of compulsory core modules and option modules
Clinical role expansion pertinent to area of practice
What our students Say
An excellent course providing the theoretical and clinical grounding for the advanced practice role in a variety of clinical settings. The course provides the insight, decision making and research skills required to deal with clinical situations that advanced practitioners face in the NHS of today.
What it's about
The development of a higher level of knowledge and skills in the context of the students specialist area of practice
What you do
Health Assessment , Nurse prescribing, Risk and Decision Making, Research, Leadership
Where next
The award is linked to the KSF and will provide enhanced skills for your career development
Have you also considered?
Negotiated Study
Leadership
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Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Health |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September/February /May each academic year |
| Course Length: | Minimum 3 years - Maximum 5 years |
| Attendance: | Usually half to one day per week throughout term time - may be some weekend delivery for Research module |
| Entry Requirements: | Applicants will normally: be a registered healthcare professional; have a minimum of five years experience as a qualified health care professional, three years of which is recent experience in the speciality in which they intend to practice as an advanced practitioner; have written support of their line manager who will support the student to achieve protected time for clinical and classroom- based learning; provide written confirmation of an identified clinical preceptor . Recruitment to the award will be by interview. |
| Application: | For an application form, please see contact details below |
| Fees and Bursaries: | £25 per credit; Total £4500 (180 credits) |
Contact
For more information about Advanced Clinical Practice please contact:
Faculty of HealthFaculty Admissions Team
t: Health admissions: +44 (0)1785 353766
e: healthyoptions@staffs.ac.uk
