End Point Assessment

Module title	End Point Assessment
Module code	HPDM120DA
Academic year	2023/4
Credits	20
Module staff

Duration: Term	1	2	3
Duration: Weeks			12

Number students taking module (anticipated)	35

Module description

This module is the final stage in the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship programme.

The credits within this module are attributed to the end-point assessment which is undertaken within a 3 month period. The gateway for undertaking this module is the award of the 160 credits from the remainder of this degree apprenticeship programme and the achievement of the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the Advanced Clinical Practice (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard as evidenced through the on programme learning and assessment.

Completion of the EPA will contribute the final 20 level 7 credits to the Master’s degree.

During this module you will undertake two discrete assessments, conducted by an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). These assessments are:

Assessment 1: Open Book Examination

Assessment 2: Presentation of practice

This module is required for the Apprenticeship Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice. Both assessment components must achieve a pass in order to pass the apprenticeship. The open book examination and presentation of practice carry an equal weighting in contributing to the overall apprenticeship grade. Both assessments must be achieved in the same grade for the higher grade to be awarded.

For example:

Open book examination	Presentation of practice	Apprenticeship grade
Distinction	Distinction	Distinction
Distinction	Merit	Merit
Merit	Distinction	Merit
Merit	Merit	Merit
Merit	Pass	Pass
Pass	Merit	Pass
Pass	Pass	Pass
Fail	Pass	Fail
Pass	Fail	Fail
Fail	Fail	Fail

Further information on the End Point Assessment can be found in the End-point assessment plan for Advanced Clinical Practice (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard at https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/4832/st0564-l7-advanced-clinical-practitioner-ap-publication-11012021.pdf

Module aims - intentions of the module

This module is the End Point Assessment which is the final requirement for the award of the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship. The aim of this module is to provide independent synoptic assessment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard. As such, it consists of two discrete assessments, an open book examination and a presentation of practice which are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard. In this module you will examine aspects of the 4 pillars of advanced practice and critically analyse their application to your own professional role.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

ILO: Module-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

1. Synthesise the learning in the four pillars of advanced clinical practice from taught modules and clinical practice.
2. Articulate and present theory related to the pillars of advanced practice and apply to real life clinical scenarios.

ILO: Discipline-specific skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

3. Seek out and apply contemporary, high-quality evidence-based resources and existing and emerging technology as appropriate
4. Evaluate and audit your own and others clinical practice and act on the findings.

ILO: Personal and key skills

On successfully completing the module you will be able to...

5. Demonstrate effective communication skills in simulated practice.
6. Describe / explain concepts in professional discussion of practice.

Syllabus plan

Whilst the precise content of the module may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:

Confirmation of the gateway criteria prior to undertaking the assessment:

Registered with a statutory health and/or social care regulator with proof of current registration.
Achievement of English and mathematics qualification at a minimum of level 2 as per general apprenticeship requirements
160 credits of an integrated Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice from the on-programme apprenticeship formally confirmed prior to the gateway progression.
Confirmation from the employer that the requirements of the apprentice agreement and knowledge, skills and behaviours from the standard has been met within the apprentice’s workplace
Confirmation by the employer of the apprentice’s readiness to progress to the EPA.
Preparation of clinical practice change report including evidence based background and proposed clinical practice change related to the apprentices area of clinical practice.
Collation of case reports to use a resources for the open book exam

You will engage with your clinical educator at regular intervals to discuss and demonstrate your progress and readiness for the End-Point Assessment Event.

Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities	Guided independent study	Placement / study abroad
0	68	0

Details of learning activities and teaching methods

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Guided independent study	68	Completion of case study and reading of portfolio and documentation as relevant to the EPA
This module is delivered as part of an integrated degree apprenticeship programme. The total required study hours for the programme have been designed in accordance with the ESFA regulations.

Formative assessment

Form of assessment	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Not applicable

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
0	50	50

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
Open book examination	50	2 hours 8 questions as selected by the EPAO	1-6	Written
Presentation of practice	50	1500-word clinical practice change report and oral presentation (25 minutes + 10 minutes for question +/- 10%)	1-6	Written
	0
	0
	0
	0

Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment	Form of re-assessment	ILOs re-assessed	Timescale for re-assessment
Open book examination (50%); 2 hours 8 questions as selected by the EPAO	Open book examination	1-6	within three months of formal confirmation of the failed EPA
Presentation of practice (50%), 1500-word clinical practice change report and oral presentation (25 minutes + 10 minutes for question +/- 10%)	Presentation of practice	1-6	within three months of formal confirmation of the failed EPA

Re-assessment notes

All assessments for this module are non-condonable and you must pass them; failure in any assessment will lead to failure in the module and the programme.

Please refer to the ‘End-point assessment plan for Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Integrated Degree) apprenticeship standard.

One further opportunity for retaking one or both of the end point assessment components is allowed. Re-sit opportunities should be offered following formal confirmation of the failed assessment component(s) by the EPAO. The employer must also confirm to the EPAO that they support the apprentice in retaking the EPA. Any EPA component must be taken within three months of formal confirmation of the failed EPA. A re-sit of either component will limit the overall EPA grade to pass except where an application for extenuating circumstances has been upheld by the EPAO. Apprentices are only required to re-sit the failed component of the EPA. A further attempt at EPA cannot be used to improve a pass/merit result.

Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources

ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages

Key words search

Advanced clinical practice care, health, service evaluation, quality improvement, audit, research, education, critical thinking, decision making

Credit value	20
Module ECTS	10
Module pre-requisites	HPDM128, HPDM133, HPDM131DA, HPM132DA or HPDM068DA, HPDM118ADA, HPDM118BDA, HPDM118CDA
Module co-requisites	None
NQF level (module)	7
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	26/01/2021
Last revision date	12/05/2021