Advancing Professional Practice
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
NURS7076
Start dates
September 2023 / January 2024
Application deadline
18 August for a September start
1 December (for a January start)
Location
Course length
Part time: One semester
This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.
Overview
In this practice-related module, you will have the opportunity to study the development of advanced clinical practice through an exploration of its history, influences and contemporary care contexts. We will explore the four pillars; clinical practice, leadership, education and research, and key themes including the nature of knowledge and clinical reasoning, autonomy, person-centred care, collaborative working and the law.
We will reflect on key concepts that surround advanced practice, considering contemporary issues, challenges and barriers faced, as well as looking toward opportunities for future practice. Major theories will be explored and critical thinking applied exploring philosophy, ethics, political and legal aspects, gender, power and control. There is a strong focus on reflective practice throughout and in developing skills in critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis that can be applied in both academic and clinical practice.
How to apply
Entry requirements
You must:
- be a registered health care professional
- have at least 3 years post qualification experience
- be working at, or towards, an advanced level of practice.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
- For information on payment methods please see our Make a Payment page.
- For information about refunds please visit our Refund policy page
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Learning and assessment
Through teaching and learning activities you will have the opportunity to study the development of advanced clinical practice through an understanding of its history and influences on contemporary care contexts.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework.
Learning and teaching
In weekly seminars, taught online on Wednesday mornings and through class and self-directed work, students will study the following topic areas:
- What is advanced clinical practice
- The leadership, education and research pillars
- The nature of knowledge and clinical reasoning
- Reflective practice
- Autonomy
- Role development
- Collaborative practice and interprofessional working
- Person-centred care
- Legal considerations
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
published on the website. For more information, please visit our
changes to programmes page.