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1 BCU Course Specification US0857; US0693; US0880; UQ0617; PT1206; PT1154; PT1156; PT1153; PT1205 Professional Practice V1.02 22/11/2018

Course Specification

Course Summary Information

1 Course Title Professional Practice

2 BCU Course Code

UCAS Code US0857; US0693; US0880; UQ0617; PT1206; PT1154; PT1156; PT1153; PT1205

N/A

3 Awarding Institution Birmingham City University

4 Teaching Institution(s) (if different from point 3)

5 Professional Statutory or Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditation (if applicable)

Not applicable

6 Course Description

The Professional Practice Course is the new flexible course that has replaced the Dimension in Health Care Course and the BSc (Hons) Mental health Studies, MSc Pain Management and MSc Health and Social Care awards.

The Professional Practice Course is flexible, practice-led, and responsive and aims to foster

excellence. This course will develop knowledgeable, critical thinking, proactive, professional

practitioners who are fit to meet the changing demands of modern healthcare provision in the

global arena.

The Professional Practice Course consists of a selection of modules that can be studied on their own or as part of an award. For help in deciding which modules to study or your outcome award please contact our Professional Navigators on [email protected] Below is a list of the routes offered, route leaders and a link to a list of all the modules and dates they will be running.

Professional Practice Course Route Names (BSc, BSc (Hons), Graduate Certificate, Post Graduate Certificate, Post Graduate Diploma, MSc

Acute Care http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-acute-care

Adult Critical Care https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-adult-critical-care

Burns and Plastic Surgery http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-burns-plastic-surgery

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-acute-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-acute-care

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-adult-critical-care

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-adult-critical-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-burns-plastic-surgery

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-burns-plastic-surgery


Cancer and Haemato-oncology http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-cancer-haemato-oncology

Cardiac Care http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-cardiac-care

Child, Adolescence and Young Adulthood Mental Health http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-child-adolescent-young-adult-mental-health

Healthcare http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-health-care

Infection, Prevention and Control http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-infection-prevention-control

Neonatal Critical Care http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-neonatal-critical-care

Perioperative Practice http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-perioperative-practice

Tissue Viability http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-tissue-viability

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-cancer-haemato-oncology

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-cancer-haemato-oncology

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-cardiac-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-cardiac-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-child-adolescent-young-adult-mental-health



http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-health-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-health-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-infection-prevention-control

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-infection-prevention-control

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-neonatal-critical-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-neonatal-critical-care

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-perioperative-practice

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-perioperative-practice

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-tissue-viability

http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/cpd-tissue-viability


7 Course Awards

7a Name of Final Award Level Credits Awarded

Master of Science Professional Practice

Acute Care

Adult Critical Care

Burns Care

Plastic Surgery

Burns and Plastics

Cancer Care

Haemato-Oncology

Cancer and Haemato-Oncology

Cardiac Care

Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health

Healthcare

Infection, Prevention and Control

Neonatal Critical Care

Perioperative Practice

Tissue Viability

7 180

7b Exit Awards and Credits Awarded

Graduate Certificate Professional Practice

Acute Care

Adult Critical Care

Burns Care

Plastic Surgery

Burns and Plastics

Cancer Care

Haemato-Oncology


Cardiac Care


Healthcare




Tissue Viability

6 60


Bachelor of Science Professional Practice

Acute Care

Adult Critical Care

Burns Care

Plastic Surgery

Burns and Plastics

Cancer Care

Haemato-Oncology


Cardiac Care


Healthcare




Tissue Viability

6 60

Bachelor of Science with Honours Professional Practice

Acute Care

Adult Critical Care

Burns Care

Plastic Surgery

Burns and Plastics

Cancer Care

Haemato-Oncology


Cardiac Care


Healthcare




Tissue Viability

6 60


Postgraduate Certificate Professional Practice

Acute Care

Adult Critical Care

Burns Care

Plastic Surgery

Burns and Plastics

Cancer Care

Haemato-Oncology


Cardiac Care


Healthcare




Tissue Viability

7

120

Postgraduate Diploma Professional Practice

Acute Care

Adult Critical Care

Burns Care

Plastic Surgery

Burns and Plastics

Cancer Care

Haemato-Oncology


Cardiac Care


Healthcare




Tissue Viability

7 120

8 Derogation from the University Regulations

Cross semester delivery

Compensation will only be permitted within the generic award BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Healthcare)

PAB terms of reference


9 Delivery Patterns

Mode(s) of Study Location(s) of Study Duration of Study Code(s)

Full Time City South Maximum 2 years US0693

Part Time City South Maximum 3 years US0880

Full Time City South Maximum 2 years PT1153

Part Time City South Maximum 5 years PT1205

Part time City South Maximum 3 years US0857

Part time City South Maximum 2 years UQ0617

Part time City south Maximum 2 years PT1206

Full time City south Maximum 3 years PT1154

Part time City south Maximum 3 years PT1156

10 Entry Requirements

The admission requirements for this course are stated on the course page of the BCU website at https://www.bcu.ac.uk/ or may be found by searching for the course entry profile located on the UCAS website.

11 Course Learning outcomes

1 To facilitate the development of knowledgeable and proactive solution focused professionals, who are able to apply theory to practice in order to provide and promote best quality care/outcomes.

2 To inform practice through knowledge enhancement and the development of skills of reflection, enquiry and problem solving.

3 To foster inclusive practice, sharing of knowledge and interdisciplinary team working.

4 To deliver a flexible, high quality educational provision that meets both the current needs and reflects priorities within health care practice in order to maintain and enhance career development.

5 To promote awareness of global issues leading to excellence of care in the wider arena.

12 Course Requirements

12a Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules. This List applies to all routes. Level 6 & 7

Module Code Module Name Credit Value

LBR6574 Analysing the High Dependency Care (Level 1 and 2 Critical care) of Children and Young People - Level 6

20

LBR7525 Analysing the High Dependency Care (Level 1 and 2 Critical Care) of Children and Young People - Level 7

20

https://www.bcu.ac.uk/


LBR6573 Developing Surgical First Assistance - Level 6 20

LBR7522 Developing Surgical First Assistance - Level 7 20

LBR6585 Essential Academic Skills for Degree level Study 20

LBR7559 Essential Academic Skills for Masters level Study 20

LBR6519 Health Assessment – Level 6 20

LBR6579 Introduction to Epilepsy Care and Management - Level 6 20

LBR7529 Introduction to Epilepsy Care and Management - Level 7 20

LBR6577 Introduction to Palliative and End of Life Care - Level 6 20

LBR7526 Introduction to Palliative and End of Life Care - Level 7 20

LBR6547 Negotiated Study – Level 6 20

LBR7502 Negotiated Study – Level 7 20

LBR6583 Profiling Experiential Learning - Level 6 20

LBR7531 Profiling Experiential Learning - Level 7

LBR6581 The Individualised Care of Multiple Birth Families from Conception to 1 Year - Level 6

20

LBR7532 The Individualised Care of Multiple Birth Families from Conception to 1 Year - Level 7

20

LBR7505 Applied Leadership, Change Management and Innovation Theory - Level 7

20


20

LBR6616 Caring for the Patient with Diabetes level 6 20

LBR7575 Caring for the Patient with Diabetes level 7 20

LBR6617 Crisis Interventions in Mental Health – level 6 20

LBR7576 Mental Health Crisis Interventions– level 7 20

LBR7566 Understanding and Managing Behaviour of Self, Teams and Organisations – Level 7

20

LBR7577

A-EQUIP: Advocating for Education and Quality improvement in Practice – Level 7

20

LBR6572 Pain – assessment, Physiology and Pharmacology level 6

20

LBR7523 Pain – assessment, Physiology and Pharmacology level 7

Plus negotiated other modules from routes or faculty portfolio.

Acute Care Route


Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code

Module Name Credit Value

Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Acute Care)

LBR6528 Recognition, Assessment and Physiological Interpretation of Deterioration (RAPID) - Level 6

20

LBR6525 Management of Acute Deterioration - Level 6 20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Acute Care)

LBR6553 Using Research Evidence in Practice - Level 6 20

LBR6547 Negotiated Study - Level 6 20

In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 1 and an additional 20 credits for Year 2. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader. Level 7: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Acute Care)

LBR7481 Recognition, Assessment and Physiological Interpretation of Deterioration (RAPID)

20

LBR7478 Management of Acute Deterioration 20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Acute Care)

LBR7339 Research: Methods of Enquiry 20

LBR7399 Leadership Skills and Project Management for Health and Healthcare

20

In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 40 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 1 and Year 2. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader.

Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Acute Care)


OPTION 1 In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete the following CORE module (totalling 60 credits):

Module Code


LBR7337 Research Dissertation 60


Module Code



In order to complete this route a student must also successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 1 and Year 2. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader.

Adult Critical Care Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Adult Critical Care)

LBR6594 Fundamental Principles of Caring for the Critically Ill Patient - Level 6

20

LBR6595 Exploring the Pathophysiological Principles of the Critically Ill Patient - Level 6

20

LBR6596 Challenging Professional Practice within Critical Care - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Adult Critical Care)



In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 2.


*Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader. Level 7: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Adult Critical Care)

LBR7560 Fundamental Principles of Caring for the Critically Ill Patient - Level 7

20

LBR7561 Exploring the Pathophysiological Principles of the Critically Ill Patient - Level 7

20

LBR7562 Challenging Professional Practice within Critical Care - Level 7

20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Adult Critical Care)


20


In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 2. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader.

Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Adult Critical Care)

OPTION 1 In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete the following CORE module (totalling 60 credits): Module Code




Module Code




In order to complete this route a student must also successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ *. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader. Burns Care Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Burns Care)

LBR6533 Physiological and Psychological Principles of Plastic Surgery and Burn Care - Level 6

20

LBR6529 Caring for Patients with a Burn Injury - Level 6 20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Burns Care)




Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Burn Care)


20


Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Burn Care)


20


In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 1 and an additional 20 credits for Year 2.


*Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader.

Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Burn Care)





Module Code



In order to complete this route a student must also successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ *. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader.

Plastic Surgery Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Plastic Surgery)


20

LBR6531 Caring for Patients Undergoing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Plastic Surgery)






Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Burn care Plastic Surgery)


20

LBR7483 Caring for Patients undergoing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Level 7

20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Burn Care Plastic Surgery)


20


In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 1 and an additional 20 credits for Year 2. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader.

Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Burn Care Plastic Surgery)





Module Code



In order to complete this route a student must also successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ *.



Burns and Plastic Surgery Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Burns and Plastic Surgery)


20


LBR6531 Caring for Patients Undergoing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Burns and Plastic Surgery)



In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 2. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader. Level 7: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Burns and Plastic Surgery)


20

LBR7483 Caring for Patients undergoing Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Level 7

20


Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Burns and Plastic Surgery)


20




Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Burns and Plastic Surgery)





Module Code




Cancer Care Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Cancer Care)

LBR6537 Fundamental Principles of Cancer Biology - Level 6

20

LBR6541 Enhancing Current Practice in Cancer Care - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Cancer Care)




In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules for Year 1:

Module Code


LBR6544 The Impact of Living with and Beyond Cancer 20

LBR6549 Systematic Anti-Cancer Drug Therapy: Principles Practice and Care

20


20

In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 2. Level 7: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Cancer Care)


20


20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Cancer Care)


20



Module Code



LBR7500 Systematic Anti-Cancer Drug Therapy: Leading innovation in Practice and Care

20


20


20



Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Cancer Care)


Module Code




Module Code




Haemato-Oncology Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Haemato-Oncology)


20

LBR6539 Enhancing Current Practice and Care in Haemato-Oncology - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Haemato-Oncology)




Module Code Module Name Credit Value




20

LBR6546 The Care of a Patient Receiving a Stem Cell Transplant – Level 6

20


20

In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ * for Year 2. Level 7: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Haemato-Oncology)


20


20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Haemato-Oncology)


20



Module Code


LBR7500 Systematic Anti-Cancer Drug Therapy: Leading innovation in practice and care

20

LBR6549 Systemic Anti-Cancer Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy): Principles, Practice and Care

20

LBR7498 Care of a Patient Receiving a Stem Cell Transplant - Level 7

20



20



Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Haemato-Oncology)





Module Code




Cancer and Haemato-Oncology Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Cancer and Haemato-Oncology)


20


20


20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Cancer and Haemato-Oncology)





Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Cancer and Haemato-Oncology)

LBR7488 Fundamental Principles of Cancer Biology – Level 7

20

LBR7493 Enhancing Current Practice in Cancer Care – Level 7

20

LBR7491 Enhancing Current Pracitce and Care in Haemato-oncology – Level 7

20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Cancer and Haemato-Oncology)


20



Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Cancer and Haemato-Oncology)






Module Code




Cardiac Care Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Cardiac Care)

LBR6535 Acute Cardiac Conditions - Level 6 20

LBR6542 Long Term Cardiac Conditions - Level 6 20

LBR6538 ECG Interpretation and Arrhythmia Management - Level 6 (or LBR6258 RAPID – Level 6)

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Cardiac Care)



LBR6538 ECG Interpretation and Arrhythmia Management - Level 6 (or LBR6258 RAPID – Level 6) OR A Negotiated Optional*

20


Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Cardiac Care)

LBR7487 Acute Cardiac Conditions - Level 7 20

LBR7494 Long Term Cardiac Conditions - Level 7 20

LBR7490 ECG Interpretation and Arrhythmia Management - Level 7

20

OR


20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Cardiac Care)



20


LBR7490 ECG Interpretation and Arrhythmia Management - Level 7

20

OR


20

OR

N/A Alternative Optional Module* 20

*Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio (Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules) as agreed with the Pathway Leader.

Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Cardiac Care)


Module Code




Module Code




Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental)


LBR6532 Childhood and Mental Health - Level 6 20

LBR6530 Adolescence and Mental Health - Level 6 20

LBR6534 Young Adulthood and Mental Health - Level 6 20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental)




Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health)

LBR7484 Childhood and Mental Health - Level 7 20

LBR7482 Adolescence and Mental Health - Level 7 20

LBR7486 Young Adulthood and Mental Health - Level 7 20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health)


20



Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health)


Module Code



OPTION 2


In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete the following CORE module (totalling 40 credits):

Module Code




Healthcare Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 40 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Healthcare)


Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc (Hons) Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Healthcare)



Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Healthcare)


Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Healthcare)


20




Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Healthcare)





Module Code




Infection, Prevention and Control Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Infection, Prevention and Control)

LBR6551 Critical Review of Decontamination Methods, Estates and Facilities– Level 6

20


20

LBR6556 Applied Microbiology, Healthcare Epidemiology and Surveillance - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Infection, Prevention and Control)

LBR6553 Using Research Evidence in Practice 20




Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Infection, Prevention and Control)

LBR7503 Critical Review of Decontamination Methods, Estates and Facilities - Level 7

20


20

LBR7508 Applied Microbiology, Healthcare Epidemiology and Surveillance - Level 7

20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Infection, Prevention and Control)


20



Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Infection, Prevention and Control)





Module Code





Neonatal Critical Care Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Neonatal Critical Care)

LBR6566 Neonatal Critical Care in Practice - Level 6 20

LBR6568 Reflective Applications of Neonatal Critical Care - Level 6

20

LBR6560 Broader Principles of Neonatal Critical Care - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc (Hons) Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Neonatal Critical Care)




Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Neonatal Critical Care)

LBR7516 Neonatal Critical Care in Practice - Level 7 20

LBR7518 Reflective Applications of Neonatal Critical Care - Level 7

20

LBR7513 Broader Principles of Neonatal Critical Care - Level 7

20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Neonatal Critical Care)


20




Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Neonatal Critical Care)


Module Code




Module Code



In order to complete this route a student must also successfully complete at least 20 credits from ‘Appendix A. List of Additional Optional Modules’ *. *Any appropriate module (relevant to Pathway / Speciality) from University / Faculty portfolio as agreed with the Pathway Leader. Perioperative Practice Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Perioperative Practice)

LBR6557 Principles of Anaesthetic Care - Level 6 20

LBR6559 Managing Intraoperative Surgical Care - Level 6 20

LBR6561 Management and Care of the Patient in the Post-anaesthetic Care Unit - Level 6

20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Perioperative Practice)





Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Perioperative Practice)

LBR7507 Principles of Anaesthetic Care - Level 7 20

LBR7509 Managing Intraoperative Surgical Care - Level 7 20

LBR7511 Management and Care of the Patient in the Post-anaesthetic Care Unit - Level 7

20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Perioperative Practice)


20



Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Perioperative Practice)





Module Code





Tissue Viability Route Level 6: In order to complete this route a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):

Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Tissue Viability)

LBR6578 Wound Care Theory and Practice - Level 6 20

Year 2 Pathway Award (BSc Only) – Exit Award: BSc (Hons) Professional Practice (Tissue Viability)




Module Code


LBR6580 Wounds Affecting the Lower Leg - Level 6 20

LBR6571 Debridement and Advanced Wound Care - Level 6

20

LBR6620 Pressure Ulcers : Prevention and Treatment - Level 6

20


Module Code


Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: PG Cert Professional Practice (Tissue Viability)

LBR7527 Wound Care Theory and Practice - Level 7 20

Year 2 Pathway Award - Exit Award: PG Dip Professional Practice (Tissue Viability)



20



Module Code


LBR7521 Debridement and Advanced Wound Care - Level 7

20

LBR7587 PressureUlcers: Prevention and Treatment - Level 7

20

LBR7530 Wounds Affecting the Lower Leg - Level 7 20


Year 3 Pathway Award – Exit Award: MSc Professional Practice (Tissue Viability)





Module Code





12b Structure Diagram

This information has been included in this document in section 12a from page 11. Structure diagrams

are not included due to the complexity of this course.


13 Overall Student Workload and Balance of Assessment

Overall student workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity, with each credit taken equating to a total study time of around 10 hours. While actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules selected, the following information gives an indication of how much time students will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course.

Scheduled Learning includes lectures, practical classes and workshops, contact time specified in timetable

Directed Learning includes placements, work-based learning, external visits, on-line activity, Graduate+,

peer learning

Private Study includes preparation for exams

The balance of assessment by mode of assessment (e.g. coursework, exam and in-person) depends to some

extent on the optional modules chosen by students. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by

coursework, exam and in-person is shown below.

Acute Care Route

Level 6 Workload % time spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity

Activity Number of Hours

Scheduled Learning 226

Directed Learning 318

Private Study 656

Total Hours 1200

Balance of Assessment

Assessment Mode Percentage

Coursework 66%

Exam 17%

In-Person 17%

Level 7 OPTION 1 Workload % time spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity




Private Study 1306

Total Hours 1800




Coursework 86%

Exam 0

In-Person 14%

OPTION 2 Workload % time spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity




Private Study 1236

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 88%

Exam 0

In-Person 12%

Adult Critical Care Route





Private Study 664

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 50%

Exam 33%


In-Person 17%





Private Study 1341

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 72%

Exam 14%

In-Person 14%





Private Study 1271

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 75%

Exam 12.50%

In-Person 12.50%

Burns Care Route






Private Study 616

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 83%

Exam 17%

In-Person 0





Private Study 1266

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 100%

Exam 0

In-Person 0





Private Study 1223

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 100%

Exam 0


In-Person 0

Plastic Surgery Route





Private Study 616

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 83%

Exam 17%

In-Person 0





Private Study 1266

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 100%

Exam 0

In-Person 0

OPTION 2 Workload


% time spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity




Private Study 1196

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 100%

Exam 0

In-Person 0

Burns and Plastic Surgery Route





Private Study 534

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 83%

Exam 17%

In-Person 0






Private Study 1184

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 100%

Exam 0

In-Person 0





Private Study 1141

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 100%

Exam 0

In-Person 0

Cancer Care Route





Private Study 604

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 66%

Exam 17%

In-Person 17%






Private Study 1254

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 86%

Exam 0

In-Person 14%





Private Study 1184

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 88%

Exam 0

In-Person 12%

Haemato-Oncology Route

Level 6 Workload






Private Study 604

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 66%

Exam 17%

In-Person 17%





Private Study 1179

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 86%

Exam 0

In-Person 14%





Private Study 1109

Total Hours 1800




Coursework 88%

Exam 0

In-Person 12%

Cancer and Haemato-Oncology Route





Private Study 529

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 50%

Exam 17%

In-Person 33%





Private Study 1179

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 86%

Exam 0

In-Person 14%






Private Study 1109

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 88%

Exam 0

In-Person 12%

Cardiac Care Route





Private Study 619

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 34%

Exam 33%

In-Person 33%






Private Study 1269

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 57%

Exam 14%

In-Person 29%





Private Study 1199

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 63%

Exam 25%

In-Person 12%

Childhood Adolescence and young adult mental health Level 6 Workload % time spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity




Private Study 451

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 50%


Exam 33%

In-Person 17%





Private Study 1074

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 72%

Exam 14%

In-Person 14%





Private Study 1031

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 75%

Exam 12.5%

In-Person 12.5%

Healthcare Route

Level 6


Workload % time spent in timetabled teaching and learning activity




Private Study 774

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 66%

Exam 17%

In-Person 17%





Private Study 1424

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 86%

Exam 0

In-Person 14%





Private Study 1354

Total Hours 1800




Coursework 87.5%

Exam 0

In-Person 12.5%

Infection, Prevention and Control Route





Private Study 796

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 50%

Exam 33%

In-Person 17%





Private Study 1446

Total Hours 1800




Coursework 71%

Exam 0

In-Person 29%





Private Study 1403

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 75%

Exam 0

In-Person 25%

Neonatal Critical Care Route





Private Study 559

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 50%

Exam 17%

In-Person 33%

Level 7 OPTION 1 Workload






Private Study 1192

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 71%

Exam 0

In-Person 29%





Private Study 1149

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 75%

Exam 0

In-Person 25%

Perioperative Practice Route





Private Study 634


Total Hours 1200



Coursework 50%

Exam 33%

In-Person 17%





Private Study 1284

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 86%

Exam 0

In-Person 14%





Private Study 1214

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 87.5%

Exam 0

In-Person 12.5%


Tissue Viability Route





Private Study 784

Total Hours 1200



Coursework 83%

Exam 0

In-Person 17%





Private Study 1407

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 86%

Exam 0

In-Person 14%






Private Study 1337

Total Hours 1800



Coursework 87.50%

Exam 0

In-Person 12.50%

Documents

Course Specification - Microsoft...Year 1 Pathway Award – Exit Award: Grad Cert / BSc Professional Practice (Acute Care) LBR6528 Recognition, Assessment and Physiological Interpretation