Transitioning to Advanced Clinical Practice
| Module title | Transitioning to Advanced Clinical Practice |
|---|---|
| Module code | HPDM165ADA |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Mr Sii Luxford-Wragg (Convenor) Dr Alexandra Picts (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | *See note below |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 35 |
|---|
Module description
*Please note that Degree Apprenticeship programmes have variable start dates and modules are taught across the full year.
This longitudinal module is designed to support the development of your personal and professional skills essential for your role as an advanced clinical practitioner. The module will ensure that you are aware of the responsibilities of advanced clinical practice as aligned to the four pillars: clinical, education, leadership and research. The module will begin at the start of your educational journey and will allow you to develop and evidence some of the values, skills and knowledge integral to the advanced clinical practice role. The module itself will run across the period of your study up to the gateway point and will help to prepare you for the end-point assessment.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to support you in identifying and evidencing a range of the values, skills and knowledge implicit to the role and responsibilities of an advanced clinical practitioner. The activities that you undertake as part of your development will be discussed with your academic and clinical supervisors and the methods of evidencing these aspects of the role will be negotiated between the parties but led by you.
The first year of this module is designed to kick-start your engagement with the four pillars and give you the fundamental academic skills to develop as a reflective practitioner. This module will be broken into three distinct blocks:
- Study skills & academic best practice
- Journal Clubs
- The Clinical Pillar: Mental Health & Neurodiversity
The study skills block is structured around a series of workshops and e-learning designed to bring you up to speed and equip you with the fundamental academic skills required for study at masters’ level. This section assumes no prior knowledge and covers areas such as effective referencing, presentation skills and critical writing. The content in this block is designed with the needs of the cohort in mind, as such the specific content of this block can be altered based on feedback and needs of those undertaking the module.
Building on the skills developed in the first term, the second block is designed to expose you to a variety of scientific literature through a series of Journal Clubs. These Journal Clubs will consist of small group discussions of the given literature, providing you with the opportunity to expand your critical thinking skills and build confidence in facilitating sessions with peers. These discussions will allow you to put the theoretical research and critical analysis skills into practice within a structured and guided setting. There will be a diverse range of scientific journals, chosen to spark conversation and encourage further scientific exploration in a field outside of your “comfort zone”.
The final block of content will examine the clinical pillar through the perspective of mental health and neurodiversity. Fortnightly, you will be presented with a different condition and explore both the clinical presentation and management of the condition but also the underpinning neuroscientific research behind it. This section will enhance your clinical understanding of mental health and neurodivergent conditions along with developing your research skills.
You will receive peer and tutor support and feedback throughout this module.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Describe in detail the clinical pillar of advanced clinical practice as relevant to your own profession.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 2. Appraise evidence and apply to work-related practice.
- 3. Analyse personal competences, roles and responsibilities in relation to life-long learning.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Evidence the personal and professional characteristics of an advanced clinical practitioner as expected of the role.
- 5. Contribute and collaborate with colleagues as part of a team.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the precise content of the module may vary from year to year, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
The first year of this module focuses on good academic practice. You will be supported to explore and demonstrate a range of capabilities, some of which are mapped to the following standards:
- Critical thinking (S1.3b)
- Assess individuals for risk factors and their impact on health and wellbeing (S1.4a)
- Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audit, apply this within your own and others’ practice. Act as a bridge between clinical and research practice (S4.4a-c)
- The importance and impact of peer review and evaluation in advanced clinical practice (K3.3)
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 20 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and teaching activities | 15 | Webinars, face to face lectures, digital learning materials, journal clubs and facilitated small group discussions. |
| Guided independent study | 20 | Resource gathering, and in-depth reading. Preparation and writing of workplace reflection |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-Portfolio - OneFile | Various and ongoing | 1-5 | Oral and written |
| Written reflection | 500 words | 2,3,4 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A |
Re-assessment notes
Zero weighted module – no summative assessment for resubmission.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Multiprofessional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice https://www.hee.nhs.uk/sites/default/files/documents/Multi-professional%20framework%20for%20advanced%20clinical%20practice%20in%20England.pdf
- Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates. https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards/code/
- Standards of conduct, performance and ethics: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-conduct-performance-and-ethics/
- Standards for pharmacy professionals: https://www.pharmacyregulation.org/standards/standards-for-pharmacy-professionals
- Good medical practice: https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/good-medical-practice
- Learning journals: a handbook for reflective practice and professional development. Moon, Jennifer A.(2006) Routledge 2nd ed. (ebook) https://encore.exeter.ac.uk/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1796609
- The reflective practitioner: how professionals think in action. Schon, Donald A. (1991) https://encore.exeter.ac.uk/iii/encore/record/C__Rb3947412
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
- Reflective Practice for Health Professionals: Home https://libguides.exeter.ac.uk/c.php?g=656429&p=4615209
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 10/01/2021 |
| Last revision date | 16/04/2024 |
