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Kingston University: Advanced Clinical Practice
| Institution | Kingston University View institution profile |
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| Department | Department of Nursing |
| Web | www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Reasons to choose Kingston University - This MSc course is accredited by Health Education England's Centre for Advancing Practice.
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It has been designed in partnership with healthcare employers, ensuring currency and relevance to the workplace.
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You can personalise the qualification by including option modules to suit your professional practice, career aspirations and sector requirements.
Why choose this course? This course is aimed at employed, experienced registered health care professionals, preparing them for an advanced clinical practitioner role. The MSc is an accredited courses by the Centre for Advancing Practice.
The course consists of a mix of core modules, which address the four pillars of advanced clinical practice, and a selection of clinical option modules, which allow students to build a programme relevant to their area of practice. You will prepare a portfolio of practice showcasing your application of learning towards the advanced clinical practitioner role.
You will study six core compulsory modules (135 credits) which address the core pillars of advanced clinical practice and develop you as a practitioner to meet your career aspirations and service needs. The remaining 45 credits are fulfilled through option modules (15 or 30 credit modules) selected from the published list. Your sponsoring employer may advise you on your option module choice according to their service needs.
Theory and workplace learning are interlinked throughout the course in the classroom, and through the development of a workplace portfolio showcasing your development as an advanced clinical practitioner. Individual modules can also be booked through your employer with the Kingston University CPD Health Online Prospectus and Application Portal.
Core Modules - Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Health Assessment: Lifespan Perspectives
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Mentoring and Coaching in Professional Practice
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Applied Research Methods
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Leadership in Advanced Clinical Practice
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Improvement and Implementation Science: Principles for Practice
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Capstone Project
Optional modules (subject to demand) - 12 Lead ECG Interpretation
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Adult Critical Care Polytrauma: Assessment and Management
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Advanced Practice: Minor Ailment Management
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Advanced Practice: Minor Injury Management
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Cardiac Arrhythmias: Interpretation and Management
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Cardiac Care: Patient Assessment and Management
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High Dependency Issues in Maternity Care
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Independent/Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V300)
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Professional Advocate
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Respiratory Care for the Acute Setting
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Safeguarding Adults at Risk
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Work based learning (15 credits)
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Work based learning (30 credits)
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Work based learning (60 credits)
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Working with Families, Carers and Significant Others
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Undergraduate honours degree 2:2 or above. Non-standard applicants may be considered. All applicants will: · A minimum Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other elements is required for non-native speakers who have not completed a UK degree/DipHE or who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4 (formerly grade C) (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy). Alternative routes Short course applicants Entry with Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 120 credits of the 180 credits required for the MSc. Non-standard applications Diploma (HE) and free-standing level 6 credit* (minimum 30 credits B grade or above) |
Fees
| England | 3505 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 3505 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3505 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3505 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Undergraduate honours degree 2:2 or above. Non-standard applicants may be considered. All applicants will: · A minimum Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with 6.5 in writing and 7.0 in all other elements is required for non-native speakers who have not completed a UK degree/DipHE or who do not have the equivalent of GCSE English at grade 4 (formerly grade C) (e.g. Functional Skills Level 2 Literacy). Alternative routes Short course applicants Entry with Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 120 credits of the 180 credits required for the MSc. Non-standard applications Diploma (HE) and free-standing level 6 credit* (minimum 30 credits B grade or above) |
Fees
| England | 3785 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3785 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 3785 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 3785 GBP for Year 1 |
Overview
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