MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Paediatrics)

University of Manchester

Course overviewAdvanced clinical practitioners are leaders in their specific field of practice. Working with other members of the multi-disciplinary team they manage episodes of clinical care. Our tailored course units have been developed to help you progress your career in this field.You will study:advanced paediatric anatomy and physiology;advanced paediatric examination and assessment;reflective teaching and learning;independent prescribing;research design.You will also complete a dissertation in an area associated to your career aims and job role.Course descriptionThis course is aimed at those working in advanced clinical practice roles.It offers healthcare practitioners from a range of backgrounds the opportunity to advance their practice through a tailored selection of units, each designed to give you the in-depth knowledge and skills required to autonomously manage complexities in individual patient care, as well as lead and support the transformation of healthcare services through research informed practice and leadership.The course will equip you with:advanced clinical skills to apply to your specific area of practice promoting safe, effective, accessible and high quality patient care;the ability to apply theories of leadership and management to your role and area of advanced practice.We offer a number of pathways including:postgraduate certificate;postgraduate diploma;MSc.AimsThe course aims to give you an advanced level of integrated clinical knowledge and develop cutting-edge skills to help you excel as an advanced practitioner and clinical leader in your field. The highly structured academic programme will run in parallel with a work-based programme of learning.