Professional Clinical Practice BSc/BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Professional Clinical Practice BSc/BSc (Hons) program is a part-time degree designed for qualified healthcare professionals to enhance their knowledge and skills. It offers flexibility, specialization options, and prepares graduates for advanced careers in various healthcare settings. The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and recognized by professional bodies, ensuring its credibility and value in the healthcare industry.

Program Outline

Professional Clinical Practice BSc/BSc (Hons)

Degree Overview:

Overview:

This part-time program allows qualified healthcare professionals to continue their education by studying a flexible level 6 “graduate” degree. It is designed for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals who want to develop their professional knowledge and skills. The program offers several benefits, including:

• Specialization: Students can tailor their studies to their specific clinical practice area by choosing relevant modules.
• Enhanced Employability: The program helps students develop the skills and knowledge needed to advance their careers.
• Experienced Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced specialists and visiting lecturers with contemporary knowledge and clinical experience.

Objectives:

• To provide qualified healthcare professionals with the opportunity to continue their professional development.
• To enable students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers.
• To equip students with the ability to identify and respond to the challenges of contemporary healthcare practice.
• To foster a learning environment that is supportive, engaging, and intellectually stimulating.

Program Description:

The Professional Clinical Practice BSc/BSc (Hons) program is offered in a part-time format, allowing students to balance their studies with their professional and personal commitments. The program is designed to be flexible, allowing students to choose the modules that best suit their individual needs and career goals. The program offers two award options:

• BSc Professional Clinical Practice (60 credits)
• BSc (Hons) Professional Clinical Practice (120 credits)
The BSc (Hons) award requires students to complete an additional 60 credits, including two core modules:
• Research Methods in Health Care Practice (15 credits)
• Professionalism and Accountability in Clinical Practice (15 credits)
The program covers a wide range of topics relevant to contemporary healthcare practice, including:
• Consultation and physical examination skills
• Surgical First Assistant
• Principles of Care of the Acutely Ill Adult in the Critical Care Environment
• Recognising and responding to acute physical deterioration in adults
• New-born and Infant Physical Examination
• Applied Prescribing
• Principles and Practice of Care in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
• Pharmacology for Prescribers
• Applied Care of the Critically Ill Adult
• Care of the Critically Ill Child / Young Person
• Fundamentals of Anaesthetic Care
• Enhanced Anaesthetic Care
• Patient Safety and Human Factors in Healthcare
• Skills for Supporting End of Life Care
• Recognising and Responding to Mental Health: Skills for Frontline Clinical Leadership
• Neonatal Special and High Dependency Care
• Neonatal Intensive Care
• Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination
• Independent Study
• Professionalism and Accountability in Clinical Practice
• Organisational Change and Development
• Developing Research Skills
• Pressure Ulcers and Wound Care: A Practical Approach
The program also offers several pathways that allow students to specialize in a particular area of clinical practice. The available pathways include:
• Critical Care Adult
• Anaesthetic Care
• Surgical Care
• Neonatal Care
• Emergency Care

Program Structure:

The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study. Students are expected to attend classes regularly and participate actively in all learning activities. The program also includes a significant amount of independent study, allowing students to apply their learning to real-world situations.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Examinations
• Assignments
• Presentations
• Practical assessments
The specific assessment methods used for each module will vary depending on the content and learning outcomes of the module.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced specialists and visiting lecturers with contemporary knowledge and clinical experience. The teaching team is committed to providing students with a high-quality learning experience that is both challenging and rewarding. The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Independent study
• Clinical placements
The specific teaching methods used for each module will vary depending on the content and learning outcomes of the module.

Careers:

The Professional Clinical Practice BSc/BSc (Hons) program prepares students for a variety of careers in healthcare. Graduates of the program may work in a variety of settings, including:

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Community health centers
• Private practices
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Government agencies

Other:

The program is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). This means that graduates of the program are eligible to apply for registration as a nurse or midwife with the NMC. The program is also recognized by a number of professional bodies, including:

• The Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
• The Royal College of Midwives (RCM)
• The Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP)
• The program is eligible for funding through Workforce Development Funding with the employer.