Please note that these two modules are delivered via online learning.
Evidence Based Healthcare (online)
It is compulsory for this module to be completed at the start of the programme and is delivered by distance learning.
You will retrieve, critically analyse and evaluate research and a range of evidence relevant to clinical practice. You'll propose recommendations of integrating evidence-based practice for the benefit of patients/clients.
This module is delivered online and is available in the autumn and spring semesters.
Clinical Decision Making in Healthcare (online)
This module strengthens your understanding of assessment and decision-making processes, specific to your area of clinical practice and personal expertise. This enriches your existing theoretical understanding of these processes and assists in the enhancement of your personal/professional skills.
This module is available online in the autumn and spring semesters.
These modules are delivered 100% online for 2020 entry with the following exceptions:
For High Dependency and Critical Care of the Neonate, Infant and Child 1 and 2, we plan to offer an optional day of face-to-face practical skills/simulation sessions in small groups depending on social distancing restrictions in place at the time. This will also be available virtually so you will not be required to attend this in person in order to complete your course.
Acute Wounds Contemporary Theory and Practice
This module will develop your knowledge of wound management theory, including care and therapeutic interventions in order to develop effective wound care management strategies.
This module is delivered during the autumn semester.
Assessment and Treatment of Impaired Skin integrity and Hard to Heal Wounds (online)
Advance knowledge, expertise and specialist clinical decision-making skills in the assessment, treatment and management of individuals with complex tissue viability problems and enhance clinical effectiveness in the context of reviewing current service provision and evidence-based practice.
This module is delivered online and is available in the spring and autumn semesters.
Assessment and Management of Pain (online)
This module will advance your knowledge and expertise in the assessment and management of individuals with acute and chronic pain.
Topics you'll cover include:
- pain theories
- pain assessment
- pharmacology
- pain management
- ethics, communication, international perspectives
- bio-psycho-social nature of affecting pain to enable you to appreciate the complexity and impact of pain experience, assessment and management
- evidence base of pharmacological, non-pharmacological, interventional and complementary methods of pain management
- application of pain assessment and management techniques to a range of different client groups in both primary and secondary care settings
This module is delivered online and is available in the autumn and spring semesters.
Contemporary Cancer Therapies and Care
This module will advance your knowledge and expertise and develop specialist clinical decision-making skills related to the diagnosis and treatment of a range of cancers.
Topics you'll cover include:
- the principles and biological effects of cancer treatment modalities: surgery, cytotoxic drugs, radiation therapy, hormones therapy, biological/targeted therapy, clinical trials and complementary therapies
- the assessment and management of adverse effects of these cancer therapies
- ethical, legal and moral aspects of treatment, decision making, information provision and informed consent
- psychological, social and economic impact of cancer therapy and strategies to support individual and families
- the management of acute oncological events
- the importance of user involvement in planning services and care
This module is delivered during the spring semester.
Contemporary Management of Diabetes Mellitus (online)
Develop a critical understanding of the contemporary management and care of people with diabetes and apply the theory to professional and clinical practice.
You will be empowered to provide contemporary research and evidence-based diabetes management, in partnership with the person with diabetes.
This module is delivered online and is available in the autumn and spring semesters.
Contemporary Theory and Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care
Retrieve and critically evaluate a range of evidence relevant to palliative and end of life care delivery across health and social care practice including managing complex symptoms and make recommendations based on the best evidence identified for the benefit of patients and clients.
This module is delivered during the spring semester.
High Dependency and Critical Care for Neonate, Infant or Child 1
This module explores issues of a politico-social nature, biological science (cardiac, respiratory and renal) and clinical practice to enhance decision-making in practice for this group of neonates, infants and children and their families within a high technological environment.
There is a focus on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiac and renal systems will lead into the pathophysiology of these identified systems.
This module is available during the autumn semester.
High Dependency and Critical Care for Neonate, Infant or Child 2
This module explores issues of a socio-political nature, biological science (neurological, gastro-intestinal and thermoregulation) and clinical practice to enhance decision-making in practice for this group of neonates, infants and children and their families within a high technological environment.
A focus on the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, cardiac and renal systems will lead into the pathophysiology of these identified systems.
Face-to-face sessions cater for the specialities of neonates, children’s high dependency care and children’s intensive care. Management topics will include neonatal surgical issues, trauma care of children, nutrition, advocacy, consent, family issues, palliative care and bereavement.
This module is available during the spring semester.
Contemporary Care of the Critically Ill Adult
On this module you will appraise and evaluate the evidence base of the physiological and psychosocial needs of the critically ill adult.
Topics you'll cover include:
- assessment and monitoring the critically ill adult Altered physiology in critical illness
- psychosocial effects of critical illness on the patient and their significant others
- role of the multi-disciplinary team in care of the critically ill adult
- contemporary therapies and interventions utilised in management of critically ill adults
This module is available during the autumn semester.