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Applying Evidence to Practice (ADV702Z)
This module is aimed at the application of evidence based practice (EBP) to professional practice. The students will learn how to use research to guide best practice. They will identify a question relevant to their area of practice, review and critique the literature in the area, plan and evaluate any necessary change to professional practice.
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Project Design for Research (ADV715Z)
Students will explore methodology and methods relevant to the development of a research project and by the end of the module will formulate a research proposal. The module will explore defining and refining a research question, selecting and appraising methodology, ethical considerations, selecting and appraising data collection and analysis techniques.
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Applied Quantitative Research Methods (MCR702Z)
This module enables the student to acquire the knowledge and skills to design and conduct a quantitative research project. The students will have advanced understanding of different quantitative research methods, data collection strategies, statistical data analysis techniques, writing skills in quantitative research proposals and final manuscripts.
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Research Dissertation (MCR703Z)
Over the course of this module students will complete their dissertation as part of their MClinRes programme under supervision from the module team and a named dissertation supervisor.
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Clinical Management of Hypertonia (ADV778)
This module provides an opportunity for learners to develop advanced skills and knowledge in the holistic assessment and management of hypertonia. It will be delivered as a blended learning module, bringing together face to face delivery with facilitated e-learning opportunities.
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Occupation as the Focus of Contemporary Practice (ADV703)
This module explores occupation in contemporary occupational therapy practice. This includes current and emerging theory and research on occupation, occupational performance and models of practice. The module develops students ability to reflect on, challenge and articulate application to practice.
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Occupation as the Focus of Contemporary Practice (ADV703Z)
This module explores occupation in contemporary occupational therapy practice. This includes current and emerging theory and research on occupation, occupational performance and models of practice. The module develops students ability to reflect on, challenge and articulate application to practice.
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Injection Therapy for Health Professionals (Corticosteroid) (ADV709)
Participants on this module must be registered with a suitable health professions council or Nursing and Midwifery council. A suitably qualified supervisor within practice should be identified prior to attendance on the module. Participants must demonstrate a suitable level of expertise prior to attendance on the module, this will usually be through interview.
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Pathomechanics and Rehabilitation of Gait and Balance (ADV710)
This module focuses on the diagnostic and therapeutic interventions of health professionals managing patients with gait and balance problems. Gait and balance are explored alongside theoretical and practical approaches to rehabilitation in a wide variety of conditions.
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Supported Independent Study (ADV712)
This module is specifically designed to enable students to develop their own professional practice by undertaking and reflecting on learning and experience gained through a period of supported independent study related to agreed learning objectives.
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Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) (ADV720)
You will look at the biochemical, pathophysiological and genetic basis of IMD. You’ll critically appraise the complex dietary therapies needed to correct metabolic derangements to ensure long-term safety, optimal growth, neurodevelopment and psychosocial stability of infants, children, adolescents, and individuals approaching adulthood who are starting their own families.
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Advancing the Management of Long Term Conditions (ADV735)
This module focuses on critically applying knowledge and understanding to support service development for people with long term conditions' that is person centred; promoting self-management and collaborative working.
This module is based on best practice discussed within national and international policy and guidelines. It will explore in depth the impact of long term conditions on the individual, their family and carers.
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Advancing the Management of Long Term Conditions (ADV735Z)
This module focuses on critically applying knowledge and understanding to support service development for people with long term conditions' that is person centred; promoting self-management and collaborative working.
This module is based on best practice discussed within national and international policy and guidelines. It will explore in depth the impact of long term conditions on the individual, their family and carers.
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Rehabilitation: Cognition, Perception and Behaviour (ADV739)
This module will draw on the fields of neuropsychology, neuroscience and rehabilitation to explore cognitive and perceptual domains such as memory, executive function, attention and language. An inter-disciplinary team will highlight the functional and psychosocial impact of dysfunction to these domains and provide a critical review of current clinical interventions.
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Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood (ADV741)
This module promotes understanding of advice given to families, health professionals and policy groups on normal nutrition and feeding during infancy and childhood. It critiques evidence for health promotion strategies, initiated to enhance health outcomes and minimise disease risk.
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Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric Disorders (ADV742)
This module will critically examine the aetiology, nutritional and dietetic management of paediatric diabetes, cystic fibrosis, faltering growth, cancer, allergy and gastrointestinal problems. It explores their impact on feeding problems and the complexity of managing paediatric disorders to ensure normal growth and development.
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Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children (ADV743)
This module explores the nutritional and dietetic interventions essential for normal growth and development in chronic and acute paediatric illness. Nutritional management of organ system diseases, epilepsy, neonatal surgery, burns and trauma will be considered. The use of all forms of nutrition support in disease management will be critically examined.
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Neonatal Nutrition (ADV744)
This module explores the nutritional and dietetic management of preterm and sick term infants in the neonatal period and beyond in order to optimise growth and development and minimise post-natal growth restriction. It includes the management of complex neonatal nutritional problems such as necrotising enterocolitis and practical issues such as breastfeeding and human milk banking.
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Dietetic Practice: Supported Study (ADV749)
This module is specifically designed to enable students to develop their own professional practice by undertaking and reflecting on learning and experience gained through a period of supported independent study related to agreed learning objectives.
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Occupational Therapy Practice: Supported Study (ADV750)
This module is specifically designed to enable Occupational Therapists to develop their own occupational therapy professional practice by undertaking and reflecting on learning and experience gained through a period of supported independent study related to agreed learning objectives.
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Physiotherapy Practice: Supported Study (ADV751)
This module is specifically designed to enable Physiotherapists to develop their own professional practice by undertaking and reflecting on learning and experience gained through a period of supported independent study related to agreed learning objectives.
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Supporting the Needs of the Frail Older Person (ADV758)
Students will develop a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts that influence the management of frailty and complex care needs in the older person. They will develop advanced assessment, evaluation and management skills and apply these in a person centred framework to their practice, using evidence based theories around frailty, co-morbidity, polypharmacy and the ageing process.
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Supporting the Needs of the Frail Older Person (ADV758Z)
Students will develop a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts that influence the management of frailty and complex care needs in the older person. They will develop advanced assessment, evaluation and management skills and apply these in a person centred framework to their practice, using evidence based theories around frailty, co-morbidity, polypharmacy and the ageing process.
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International Perspectives and Practice Requirements for Health and Social Care Practitioners (ADV759)
This module will enhance students knowledge of their profession within a global context. It will provide the opportunity for health and social care practitioners to explore current research and development related to a range of countries. This learning will be incorporated into a professional development plan towards considering career development within these contexts. ,
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Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Conditions (ADV767)
This module will enable qualified physiotherapists and other health care professionals with relevant musculoskeletal experience to extend their current practice within the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, by engendering a higher level of critical thinking and clinical reasoning within the context of evidence based practice.
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Clinical Assessment and Management in Neurology (ADV768)
The module will (a) highlight how understanding neuroanatomy/physiology can aid in the interpretation of the signs and symptoms of commonly encountered neurological conditions (b) facilitate the development of assessment and management skills.
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Patient Management in Hazardous Environments (ADV769)
This module enables Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) professionals to critically appraise and discuss the evidence base around the provision of patient management in various hazardous environments. It will incorporate critical analysis of diverse risk, mitigation strategies, team working with partner agencies and clinical judgements made within a hazardous, peripatetic environment.
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Innovation in an Ever Changing Marketplace - Entrepreneurship for Health and Social Care Professionals (ADV770)
This module will be delivered through a series of seminars, tutorials, webinars and e-learning students will explore the concepts of marketing, entrepreneurship and innovation relating to independent practice, social enterprise, charitable organisations and the NHS. Students will examine and gain an understanding of law and policy related to their field of interest.
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Patient Management in Terrorist Incidents (ADV771)
This module enables Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) professionals to critically appraise and discuss the evidence base around patient management during terrorist incidents. It incorporates critical analysis of risk identification and management, deployment considerations, dynamic problem solving and key skills required to work within a terrorist situation.
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Patient Management for High Consequence Infectious Diseases (ADV772)
This module enables Hazardous Area Response Team (HART) professionals to critically appraise and discuss the evidence base around the provision of patient management in High Consequence Infectious Diseases, incorporating critical analysis of risk identification and management, deployment considerations, problems and skills, required to work in a High Consequence Infectious Diseases situations.
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The role of the First Contact Practitioner (FCP) within Primary Care (PC) (ADV773DL)
This module is aimed at registered physiotherapists and other health care professionals currently working in or towards the role of First Contact Practitioner (FCP) within primary care. It will equip students to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge, competencies and professional and leadership skills required for this role using critical thinking, complex clinical reasoning and critical reflection skills.
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Clinical Leadership, Management and Advancing Practice (ADV779)
This module will develop students' knowledge and skills in Advanced Clinical Practice, exploring theories of Clinical Leadership and Management. It will encourage students to critically assess their own clinical leadership and management needs, as well as those of their team, helping to build capacity and capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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Education in Clinical Practice (ADV780)
This module will develop students' knowledge and skills as a clinical educator, exploring theories of teaching and learning, and the principles and practices of assessment, feedback and evaluation. It will encourage students to critically assess their own learning and development needs, as well as those of their team, helping to build capacity and capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
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Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care (ADV781DL)
This module will enable experienced practitioners to develop their clinical knowledge; undertaking structured history taking and physical examination to inform application of clinical reasoning within the context of primary care practice. It will incorporate critical analysis of clinical risk management, inter-professional collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and clinical judgements made within the diverse and dynamic clinical environment of general practice.
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Enhanced Professional Reasoning (ADV782)
This module will provide students with opportunities to consolidate and further develop their professional reasoning. A range of clinical and professional reasoning models will be critiqued. These models will be applied to scenarios from practice in order to provide a deeper level of interpretation.
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Enhanced Professional Reasoning (ADV782DL)
This module will provide students with opportunities to consolidate and further develop their professional reasoning. A range of clinical and professional reasoning models will be critiqued. These models will be applied to scenarios from practice in order to provide a deeper level of interpretation.