Course summary
This course is designed for practitioners to develop in-depth knowledge, skills, and confidence to autonomously manage complex cases within specific areas of practice. You will learn to lead, educate, and develop the research skills synonymous with working as an advanced clinical practitioner and develop key skills to manage complex clinical problems. Focusing on high-quality teaching with plenty of opportunities to develop clinical skills in a practical setting, our course provides an educational structure that links to relevant competency frameworks and supports the Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice. At Nottingham, we have excellent links with our partner NHS trusts. You will be taught by experts in their field who are passionate about advanced practice. They will support you throughout the course to aid your professional development into a clinically competent practitioner. A key benefit is that you will work alongside students from a variety of backgrounds and specialist fields, giving you the chance to share experiences and best practice across multi-professional teams. Accredited by Health Education England Centre for Advancing Practice.
Modules
Our modules will enable you to build your confidence of managing more complex cases in practice. Our curriculum has been developed to support the NHS Career Framework. You'll study a variety of modules to support your future career. This includes conducting comprehensive physical examinations, non-medical prescribing, leadership and risk management in advanced practice. In years two and three, you'll complete a portfolio project, where you'll critically evaluate dimensions of theory and practice in your area of advanced clinical practice.
Assessment method
Assessment methods range from written/digital portfolios, presentations, coursework, assignments, oral exams and objective structured clinical exams.
Entry requirements
2:2 or above bachelor's degree All applicants must be qualified health care professionals, typically with five years of experience in professional practice or longer; applicants join the course with the written agreement of their employer; in negotiation with the course director, applicants must identify an appropriately qualified clinical supervisor before commencing the course
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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