You will undertake one compulsory module, which is designed to further develop your critical thinking and understanding of issues associated with evidence based practice. This module is delivered online.
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.
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.
Management of Long Term Conditions
This module will review a long-term condition, consider how this is addressed within current service provision and explore opportunities for enhancing service provision in the future.
This module is delivered during the spring semester.