AdvDip(CPD) Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care

Program Overview

This advanced clinical practice program equips health professionals for primary care by developing their knowledge and skills in managing acute and chronic conditions across all age groups. Through blended learning, problem-based learning, and clinical case presentations, participants gain expertise in diagnosing, treating, and referring patients, while enhancing their communication and consultation capabilities. The program contributes to career progression within primary care and aligns with industry standards and ethical considerations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course is designed for health professionals working in primary care who aspire to become advanced clinical practitioners (ACPs). It focuses on developing knowledge and understanding of a range of acute and chronic conditions relevant to primary care, exploring presentations and clinical management across all ages.

Objectives:

• Develop an advanced understanding of clinical management for aspiring ACPs in primary care.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of a range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Explore presentations and clinical management across all age groups.
• Understand referral pathways and processes, national policies and guidelines, clinical targets, quality frameworks, and the role of ACPs in primary care.
• Build understanding of emergency presentations of minor injuries and the clinical management of chronic conditions, such as asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
• Develop the ability to recognize and manage red flag symptoms in relation to cancer diagnosis, disease progression, acute oncology, and oncological emergencies.
• Enhance communication and consultation skills, including alternative consultation styles and the use of relevant digital technology.
• Gain knowledge and understanding of other conditions and areas of practice, including dermatology, cardio, renal, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, sexual health, and mental health.

Assessment:

• Problem-based learning case presentations
• Written assignments
• Multiple-choice question (MCQ) exams

Teaching:

• Blended learning approach
• Problem-based learning to develop enquiry skills
• Keynote lectures with a mixture of theory and case-based discussions around clinical scenarios
• Self-directed learning to explore topics in greater depth and in relation to the student's own area of practice
• Encouragement to consider current research evidence and use it to inform clinical decision-making and communication skills

Careers:

• Academic progression in the specialist field of primary care for all age groups.

Other:

• The course is part of a professional development framework and credits gained can be used towards the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Primary Care).
• The University of Bolton has been offering high-quality courses designed to meet the health and social care sector's needs for over 30 years.
• The course curriculum is reviewed regularly to ensure it includes and applies contemporary theories.
• On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded an Advanced Professional Development certificate in Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care worth 20 credits at Level HE7.
• The course is designed to provide flexibility to fit in with busy home and working lives.
• The course encourages the development of skills, values, and behaviors popular with employers, including action planning, personal impact and confidence, self-awareness, social and ethical responsibility, problem-solving, initiative, and communication skills.
• The dedicated academic team brings extensive health and social care experience to the course content.
• The team is engaged in highly relevant research, which means they can add valuable context and insight to the learning experience.

Home students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Home fee of £800 for the academic year 2024/25. Overseas students starting this course in the first year will be required to pay a Overseas fee of £800 for the academic year 2024/25.