Optional modules
The following modules can count as optional modules for some or all pathways of the MSc Advanced Professional Practice programme. Further information can be found on the module page:
APP717 – The fundamentals of health assessment
APP718 – Ethical and legal issues in healthcare practice - module lead: Dr Andy Nichols
APP720 – Advanced newborn and infant examination (APL)
APP721 – Perinatal mental health
APP722 – Maternal critical care
APP727 – The child and young person with mental health needs
APP728 – Preceptorship (APEL)
APP729 – Enhancing end of life care and palliative care practice - module lead: Dr Mala Arunasalam
APP730 – Developing expertise in clinical practice
APP731 – Mental health assessment in urgent, emergency and acute care - module lead: Dr Sue Linsley
APP732 – Advancing the care and support of the person with dementia and their carer
APP734 – Sociology of health and illness - module lead: Tracey Viney
APP736 – Leadership and innovation - module lead: Dr Jenny Child
APP737 – Assessment, management and escalation of the acutely ill adult
APP738 – Management of children/young people requiring urgent or emergency care
APP739 – Enhancing practice in paediatric palliative care
APP740 – Advocacy and education for quality improvement in practice (A-EQUIP) bridging APEL module
APP741 – Advocacy and education for quality improvement in practice (A-EQUIP) full module
APP742 - Diabetes mellitus
APP743 - Minor illness and injuries - the principles and practice of management for unscheduled care
APP744 - Substance misuse and dual diagnosis - module lead: Dr Sue Linsley
APP748 - Surgical first assistant
NMP702 - Non-medical prescribing: Independent and supplementary prescribing for nurses and midwives
APP752 - Work based learning
APP759 - Advancing knowledge of learning and teaching for practice
APP760 - Public health and health promotion