Course summary
Imagine if you had the confidence to react more effectively in an emergency situation. Our course in Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care) aims to develop clinicians to undertake autonomous practice and will help you to feel confident in delivering the best possible patient care. Armed with up-to-date knowledge and skills you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. Course overview This course is designed for healthcare professionals caring for critically ill patients and those working within acute, emergency or critical care environments such as ambulance services, intensive care units and emergency departments. The course promotes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, and aims to help you develop the skills to undertake autonomous practice. Core modules focus on clinical examination and diagnostic skills, critical care transfer, and independent and supplementary prescribing.
Assessment method
Assessment for each module can be seen by looking at the relevant module page but typically consists of written essays of 4,000 words each, a clinical portfolio and/or an Objective Structured Long Examination Record (OSLER). The Professional Project is assessed by a 4,000-word project report and a poster presentation.
Entry requirements
**Minimum requirements** Applicants should: - Be in a clinical post at Band 6 or above in a trainee ACP post or similar - Have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, Health Care Professionals Council or Royal Pharmaceutical Society - Hold a BSc degree at 2nd class level, or evidence of Level 7 study - Be 4 years post-qualification/ registration. Those without the academic qualifications will have a telephone interview with the course director for a special case request to be made. **English language requirements:** - Band A with specific component scores of 6.5 in reading and writing. Please check the University of Warwick website for most up-to-date information.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Please visit the University of Warwick website for the tuition fees for postgraduate courses:
https://warwick.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/funding/fees
Provider information
University of Warwick
Coventry
CV4 7AL