Healthcare Practice Short Courses and CPD - mini prospectus 2019 - 2020

HEALTHCARE PRACTICE MINI PROSPECTUS 2019-2020

LEARNING BEYOND REGISTRATION SHORT COURSES AND CPD

WELCOME I am delighted that you are considering studying at the University of Bedfordshire - a modern, innovative university, but with strong roots that go back over 100 years.

The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences at the University of Bedfordshire has a long and established history of providing education and training to a wide range of medical and health professionals and boasts an excellent track record of partnerships, project delivery and consultancy.

Our teaching facilities in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire ensure that our healthcare students are able to practice their clinical skills in safe, modern environments.

I trust that within these pages you will find relevant courses to support your learning and career development, and look forward to seeing you around campus.

DR BARBARA BURDEN

Associate Dean & Head of School School of Healthcare Practice

CONTENTS WELCOME MASTERS COURSES

Advanced Clinical Practice Dental Education Dental Law and Ethics Medical Education Medical Simulation Public Health Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting/School Nursing) Specialist Practitioner Community District Nursing

SHORT COURSES

Advanced General Practice Nursing Anaesthetic Patient Care Anaesthetic Practice for Nurses Clinical Leadership and Management Examination and Assesment of Newborn High Dependency Care of the Child History Taking and Physical Assessment Intensive and High Dependency Care of the Newborn Intraoperative Patient Care Mental Health Skills for Healthcare Practitioners Mentorship and Support for Professional Practice Nurse and Midwife Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Post Anaesthetic Patient Care Practice Teacher Preparation Psychosocial Interventions Return to Practice (Nursing) Special Care of the Newborn An Integrated Person-centred Approach to Care of People with Dementia

Email: study@beds.ac.uk (UK)

Email: international@beds.ac.uk (EU/International)

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MASTERS LEVEL STUDY The University of Bedfordshire’s suite of Postgraduate Masters courses covers a diverse range of topics. With the option to study at PgCert, PgDip, or MA/MSc level, you can choose a qualification that fits the amount of credits you can commit to.

COURSES Advanced Clinical Practice (Midwifery/Nursing/ Paramedic) MSc Dental Education PgCert Dental Law & Ethics PgCert/PgDip/MA Medical Education PgCert/PgDip/MA Medical Simulation PgCert Public Health MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting/School Nursing) PgDip/ MSc Specialist Practitioner Community (District) Nursing PgDip/MSc Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE (MIDWIFERY/NURSING/PARAMEDIC) MSc START

September or February

LOCATION

Luton campus

MODE

Part-time

APPLY

Direct to the University

WEBSITE

unibeds.info/pg18-097

ABOUT THE COURSE

This suite of MSc courses focus on developing midwives, nurses and paramedics from all areas of practice (clinical, managerial, education and control centres).

Using a building block approach you will remain focused on your practice area, drawing on what you have learnt to influence future learning.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

On completing this course you should be equipped to initiate developments at both national and local level within healthcare settings and contribute specialist expertise in midwifery, nursing or paramedic science to improve practice standards contributing to improved outcomes in patient treatment and care.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

• Advanced General Practice Nursing • Nurse and Midwife Independent and Supplementary Prescribing • Advancing Palliative and End of Life Care Practice • Work-based Learning for Advanced Clinical Practice • Preceptorship in Practice • Mental Health Skills for Healthcare Practitioners • Human Factors and Safer Healthcare • History Taking & Physical Assessment of Adults • High Dependency Care of the Child • Health Research Methods • Family Mental Health during the Perinatal Period • Examination and Assessment of the Newborn (WBL) • Enhanced Care Skills for Pre-hospital Practice • Education in Healthcare Practice • Clinical Leadership and Management • Biopsychosocial Approaches to Pain Management • Psychosocial interventions

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Explore key areas such as mentorship, people management, patient safety and resilience, as well as clinical and theoretical practice.

• Gain sound knowledge and experience in a range of areas enabling you to progress to more senior roles and be recognised as a well-grounded and capable individual, with this potential supported by postgraduate qualification, experience and continued development.

• Develop critical thinking skills through learning how to evaluate and present evidence from a range of sources within your area of practice.

• Acquire specialist expertise as an autonomous learner, undertaking a research project that will contribute to advancing your practice.

CHARLES KPODO

E: charles.kpodo@beds.ac.uk

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DENTAL EDUCATION PgCert/MA ABOUT THE COURSE

START

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

APPLY

This innovative, flexible course combines study days with September or February supported online learning, and has a unique focus on the development of dental educators and their teams. Relevant LOCATION to dental care professionals working in the NHS, higher Luton campus education, professional bodies and private sector contexts, it gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of dental educational practices and broaden your expertise in MODE areas of particular interest.

Part-time

The course is endorsed by the Academy of Dental Educators; meaning on successful completion you can apply for membership through the ‘fast track’ accredited route.

The course therefore provides a sound basis for evidencing your competence as a dental educator and trainer.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

• Dental education in practice • Simulation in practice • Educational perspectives in the workplace • Contemporary educational perspectives • Work-based learning • Dental education research project

Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

Direct to the University

WEBSITE

unibeds.info/pg18-101

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Academics are established medical and dental educators with experience spanning undergraduate and postgraduate dental, medical and healthcare education

DR HODA WASSIF

E: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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DENTAL LAW & ETHICS PgCert/MA START

ABOUT THE COURSE

Luton campus

This unique, flexible Master’s course combines intensive study days with supported online learning. You will broaden your expertise in areas of particular interest, and increase your overall knowledge of the concepts and theories that impact on this important subject.

MODE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

September

LOCATION

Part-time

APPLY

Direct to the University

WEBSITE

unibeds.info/pg18-102

The course will enhance your capacity to critically appraise both your own and others’ practice in relation to the legal and ethical framework, including the ability to identify and address emerging challenges.

Graduates will have a deep understanding of fundamental legal and ethical concepts and theories that enable you to present your ideas and opinions in a structured, planned and supported approach to legal and ethical issues.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

• Dental law in practice • Ethical dental practice • Law and ethics, concepts and theories • Developing the dental team • Law and ethics research project

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Develop insights into the legal and ethical impact on everyday decision making in a practice setting

DR HODA WASSIF

E: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk School of Healthcare Practice Mini Prospectus 2019-20

MEDICAL EDUCATION PgCert/MA ABOUT THE COURSE

Busy medical professionals who wish to increase and develop their knowledge want courses that are flexible and adaptable, and this course fulfils that need. Each unit combines focused study days that range over a three month period, with interactive online learning and supported selfdirected study. You will have opportunities to concentrate on your work related professional progression and grow as a medical educator and leader.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

START

September or February

LOCATION

Luton campus

MODE

Variable

APPLY

Completion of the course leads to the award of fellowship of Direct to the University the Higher Education Academy (HEA).

The course is aligned to appropriate professional standards and is suitable for educational and clinical supervisors.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

• Medical education in practice • Simulation in practice • Educational perspectives of the workplace • Educational policy and leadership • Evidence-based medical education • Medical education research project • Work-based learning

Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

WEBSITE

unibeds.info/pg18-105

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Combines study days with online learning • The course team brings expertise from higher and professional education contexts

DR HODA WASSIF

E: hoda.wassif@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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MEDICAL SIMULATION PgCert START

ABOUT THE COURSE

Luton campus

This unique, flexible Master’s course combines intensive study days with supported online learning. You will broaden your expertise in areas of particular interest, and increase your overall knowledge of the concepts and theories that impact on this important subject.

MODE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

September or February

LOCATION

Part-time

APPLY

Direct to the University

WEBSITE

unibeds.info/pg18-102

The course will enhance your capacity to critically appraise both your own and others’ practice in relation to the legal and ethical framework, including the ability to identify and address emerging challenges. Graduates will have a deep understanding of fundamental legal and ethical concepts and theories that enable you to present your ideas and opinions in a structured, planned and supported approach to legal and ethical issues.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

• Medical education in practice • Simulation in practice • Work-based learning • Contemporary educational perspectives

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Our state-of-the-art simulation lab provides opportunities to practise approaches in education or staff training

TONY KEMP

E: tony.kemp@beds.ac.uk

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PUBLIC HEALTH MSc ABOUT THE COURSE

START

When you join this MSc course you will join a supportive September or February and nurturing ‘community of inquiry’. You will develop a critical awareness of how research processes can be applied LOCATION to the study of public health, an insight into the global drivers behind health system reform, and an appreciation of Luton campus policy development and implementation in developed and developing nations.

MODE Part-time

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There are a range of career opportunities including public health analyst, public health programme manager and public health specialist. The course can also act as a platform for PhD studies. The course provides you with sufficient grounding for the UK Faculty of Public Health Part A exam.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

• Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare • Principles, Policies and Issues in Public Health • Public Health Research Methods • Public Health Intelligence • Health and Social Care Inequalities • Healthcare Commissioning • Public Health Protection • Epidemiology in Public Health

Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

APPLY

Direct to the University

WEBSITE

unibeds.info/pg18-109

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Gain an insight into the global drivers of reform in health systems and their potential impacts on future public health policy

DR KRISHNA REGMI

E: krishna.regmi@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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SPECIALIST COMMUNITY PUBLIC HEALTH (HEALTH VISITING/SCHOOL NURSING) PgDip/MSc SPECIALIST PRACTITIONER COMMUNITY (District) NURSING PgDip/MSc START

September

LOCATION

Luton campus

MODE

Variable

APPLY

Direct to the University

WEBSITE

unibeds.info/pg18-110

ABOUT THE COURSE

You will focus on the provision of healthcare and social care to individuals, groups and communities within specialist community services. The focus is on developing your competence and expertise in assessing the needs of your clients, and working in partnership to make informed, holistic health choices. The aim is for you to become someone with the skills, knowledge and understanding to function as a valuable member of the community, and become an evidence-based and innovative practitioner as you deliver a client-centred programme of care.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

On successful completion of any of these courses, you will gain registration on to the Nursing and Midwifery Council register as a qualified a health visitor, school nurse, or community district nurse.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE:

• Assessments, diagnostics and interventions • Transforming healthcare through effective leadership • Public health; principles, policies and practice

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

• Supported practice placements in partnership with NHS Trusts • Courses supported by nationally renowned research provided by the Institute for Health Research • Innovative teaching, including web-

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based support and state-of-the-art learning environments • Rated as ‘outstanding’ for student support through our innovative personal lecturer scheme • Dynamic course, led by experienced practitioners and lecturers • Includes small group teaching • Supported in practice by community • practice teachers and mentors • Taught by experts with a wealth of specialist knowledge and skills in community-based nursing

Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

RACHEL BRUCE (NURSING)

E: rachel.bruce@beds.ac.uk

GILL TREVERTON (PUBLIC HEALTH)

E: gill.treverton@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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SHORT COURSES The School of Healthcare Practice runs a number of short/CPD courses covering a diverse range of topics including anaesthesia, Neonatal, mental health skills, and returning to practice, amongst others.

COURSES Advanced General Practice Nursing (30 credits) Anaesthetic Patient Care (30 credits) Anaesthetic Practice for Nurses (30 credits) Clinical Leadership and Management (15 credits) Examination and Assessment of the Newborn (30 credits) High Dependency Care of the Child (15 credits) History Taking and Physical Assessment (15 credits) Intensive and High Dependency Care of the Newborn (30 credits) Intraoperative Patient Care (30 credits) Mental Health Skills for Healthcare Practitioners (15 credits) Mentorship and Support for Professional Practice (Level 6) (non-accredited) Mentorship and Support for Professional Practice (Level 7) (15 credits) Nurse and Midwife Independent and Supplementary Prescribing (30 credits) Post Anaesthetic Patient Care (30 credits) Practice Teacher Preparation (30 credits) Psychosocial Interventions (15 credits) Return to Practice (Nursing) (30 credits) Special Care of the Newborn (30 credits) An Integrated Person-centred Approach to Care of People with Dementia (15 credits)

Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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ADVANCED GENERAL PRACTICE NURSING LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 30 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: NUR013-6 LOCATION: Luton campus This short course enables you to develop high-level clinical skills and an in-depth understanding of the diverse complexity of working in an unpredictable environment. Building on your existing knowledge, the course aims to enhance your competence in complex decisionmaking, to deliver evidence-based healthcare. The premise of the course is underpinned by the essence of nursing

and the values of caring, seeing the patient as an individual, respecting and working within their culture and diversity.

The development of the course has drawn on the International Council of Nurses: Nurse Practitioner/Advanced Nursing Network, the Royal College of General Practitioners- Advanced Nurse Practitioner Competencies and the Royal College of Nursing Advanced Nurse practitioners’ guide, to frame the content of the course.

JOHN McCARTHY

E: john.mccarthy@beds.ac.uk

ANAESTHETIC PATIENT CARE LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 15 weeks UNIT CODE: BSH098-3 LOCATION: Luton campus The course enables perioperative practitioners to develop skills and knowledge beyond their current experience in the delivery of high quality care to patients undergoing general anaesthesia. This will involve the

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development of a practitioner who is able to critically appraise and apply evidence pertinent to anaesthetic patient care.

The unit addresses the key question of: what is the contemporary evidence that underpins anaesthetic patient care and how can this be applied to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes?

MARY BECKWITH

E: mary.beckwith@beds.ac.uk

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ANAESTHETIC PRACTICE FOR NURSES LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 15 weeks UNIT CODE: CEL003-3 and CEL004-3 LOCATION: Luton campus This course will enable you to work as a nurse in an anaesthetic practice environment. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an autonomous practitioner within anaesthetic practice areas. You will develop the knowledge, competencies and clinical skills to provide high quality, evidence based, safe and effective care, and to implement appropriate multi-

professional team working.

This course will introduce you to the anaesthetic role, from the perspective of the anaesthetic nurse focusing on the delivery of safe patient focussed care. You will be introduced to theoretical concepts underpinning the role of the anaesthetic nurse in practice and assist you to apply this to your practice so that you can be effective in supporting the anaesthetic team under supervision during elective surgery operating lists.

SAMANTHA HULL

E: samantha.hull@beds.ac.uk

CLINICAL LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 15 DURATION: 15 weeks UNIT CODE: CEL040-6 LOCATION: Luton campus This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to provide effective leadership and management within the healthcare team and the wider health and social care sector through a critical reflective account of yourself. The contents of the course are based upon Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

the current challenges in healthcare delivery in the 21st century eg leadership theory, leading change, team dynamics, team conflict, team development within changing contexts of the healthcare environment, quality and safety improvement, legal, ethical, professional, and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct.

CHARLES KPODO

E: charles.kpodo@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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EXAMINATION & ASSESSMENT OF THE NEWBORN LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 30 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: CEL044-6 LOCATION: Bedford campus This course seeks to foster in each midwife the values and attitudes of leadership and collaboration whilst recognising that each individual brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will enable them to develop not only themselves but other midwifery practitioners in the advanced assessment of new-born infants and the subsequent management of their care. The key

learning contents of this course are: evaluate the professional role; clinical excellence and patient satisfaction concerning accessible new born examination service activities, within the context of legal, ethical and procedural guidance underpinned by underpinned by the NIPE standards and competencies; knowledge of the anatomical context pertaining to undertaking an examination of the new-born; systems explored in detail, including safeguarding the neonate (FGM in neonates and siblings).

MERYL DIMMOCK

E: meryl.dimmock@beds.ac.uk

HIGH DEPENDENCY CARE OF THE CHILD LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 15 DURATION: 15 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: CEL048-6 LOCATION: Luton, and Aylesbury campuses High dependency care may take place in any setting where the sick child is cared for and refers to a level of monitoring and intervention beyond that which would be expected on the general children’s ward, 16 |

and which may result in the transfer of the child to an intensive care setting.

This course captures the principles of pathophysiology, pharmacology and best practice in the recognition, assessment and management of the acutely ill or deteriorating child.

MELANIE WEBB

E: melanie.webb@beds.ac.uk

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HISTORY TAKING & PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 15 DURATION: 15 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: CEL049-6 LOCATION: Luton campus This course will provide practitioners with opportunities to develop their knowledge of clinically relevant biological sciences, patient consultation, and physical assessment skills. Additionally, it will advance their analytical, critical reasoning, diagnostic and patient management skills, emphasising effective collaborative approaches in patient management, referral and discharge.

This course aims to equip those holding full (rather than associate practitioner) registration with either the NMC or the HCPC with the knowledge and skills to undertake a clear and concise history and physical examination of the adult patient appropriate to the practitioner’s area of practice. Students will be shown how to use a range of structured and semi-structured tools to assess the client’s physical, mental and social health status so as to determine an appropriate management plan.

TONY KEMP

E: tony.kemp@beds.ac.uk

INTENSIVE & HIGH DEPENDENCY CARE OF THE NEWBORN LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 15 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: BSH072-3 LOCATION: Luton campus This short course is designed to ensure that health care professionals develop the skills required to care for premature and sick newborns within the critically acute setting. This course explores the provision of evidence-based innovative holistic

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care, including Therapeutic Hypothermia, Nitric Oxide and ventilation strategies for the newborn and their families within the High Dependency and intensive care environment. Completion of both this course and the Special Care of the Newborn will result in being Qualified in speciality as set out by BAPM.

KATY POWIS

E: katy.powis@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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INTRAOPERATIVE PATIENT CARE LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 15 weeks UNIT CODE: BSH097-3 LOCATION: Luton campus This course enables you to build upon your perioperative experience and to critically analyse the practices required of nonmedical surgical practitioners (also known as ‘circulating’ and ‘scrub’ practitioners) to keep the surgical

patient safe and free from postoperative infection. You will conduct this analysis through participation or observation of the daily processes of the intraoperative surgical practitioner and review the policies that guide them with the aim of ensuring that they are current and evidence based.

MARY BECKWITH

E: mary.beckwith@beds.ac.uk

MENTAL HEALTH SKILLS FOR HEALTHCARE PRACTITIONERS LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 15 DURATION: 15 weeks UNIT CODE: CEL051-6 LOCATION: Luton campus Mental health conditions and psychological distress often co-exist with physical illness and impact negatively upon the quality of life and health outcomes. Over 35% of patients admitted to general wards have a dementia diagnosis while15 -20% of patients admitted to general hospital

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exhibit delirium. Depression and anxiety are very commonly associated with physical ill health but are often missed during the assessment and treatment process. This course will provide you with appropriate knowledge and skills to manage different mental health conditions e.g. depression, anxiety, mood disorder, psychosis, Attention Deficit Hyper-reactive Disorder (ADHD) in practice.

CHARLES KPODO

E: charles.kpodo@beds.ac.uk

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MENTORSHIP & SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: non-credit DURATION: 15 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: BSH075-3 LOCATION: Luton campus, Participating Trusts A central aim of this short course is to enable you to gain a validated mentor qualification, in order to support healthcare learners in practice placements. The course will also enable you to develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes required to support and assess students in practice environments;

acquire a critical understanding of the role and management of an effective learning environment in relation to healthcare students placed within your practice area.

To be a sign off mentor you must successfully complete an approved programme and then be supervised on at least three occasions, signing off the proficiency of a student at the end of their final placement

RACHEL BRUCE

E: rachel.bruce@beds.ac.uk

MENTORSHIP & SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 15 DURATION: 15 weeks UNIT CODE: CEL036-6 LOCATION: Luton campus, work-base setting A central aim of this short course is to equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills for supporting and assessing healthcare students in practice placements. The course meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council Standards to support learning and assessment in practice (NMC, 2008) and Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

the College of Operating Department Practitioners Qualifications framework for Mentors Supporting Learners in Practice (CODP, 2006). Successful students will gain an approved mentor qualification and be eligible to apply for entry on their employing organisation’s Mentor Register. For Paramedics, this course could assist with learning in regards to the Practice Placement Educator role.

RACHEL BRUCE

E: rachel.bruce@beds.ac.uk

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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NURSE & MIDWIFE INDEPENDANT & SUPPLEMENTARY PRESCRIBING accessible quality care to patients.

This course covers a wide range of subject matter, including: consultation; decision-making and therapy; influences on and the psychology of prescribing; prescribing in a team context, clinical pharmacology, drug calculations skills; evidence-based practice and clinical governance in relation to prescribing medicines; and management of effective prescribing including professional ethics, accountability and responsibility.

LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 30 weeks UNIT CODE: HCE033-6 LOCATION: Luton campus This course will allow qualified nurses and midwives to acquire the qualification necessary to extend their role in prescribing and make the best use of their knowledge and skills to be able to improve patient access to medications, which aligns with the Government’s policy to modernise the NHS and improve its capacity to deliver

RICHARD LUMB

E: richard.lumb@beds.ac.uk

POST ANAESTHETIC PATIENT CARE LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 15 weeks UNIT CODE: BSH100-3 LOCATION: Luton campus This short course aims to develop your understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Post Anaesthetic Care practitioner. Post Anaesthetic Care is the final stage of the perioperative patient journey and as such has unique practices which students will be able 20 |

to embrace and develop as part of their study. The PACU (Post Anaesthetic Care Unit) requires a holistic approach to care encompassing the other stages of the perioperative pathway and their relevance to patient outcomes. These pathways when viewed together allow the student to provide continuity of care to the postoperative patient.

MARY BECKWITH

E: mary.beckwith@beds.ac.uk

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PRACTICE TEACHER PREPARATION LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 30 weeks UNIT CODE: HCE028-6 LOCATION: Luton campus This short course helps those practitioners involved in practice education to develop the necessary skills to teach and assess learners in the practice setting. The course also meets the NMC’s Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice (2008) and successful students will be able to

demonstrate achievement of the NMC criteria to be deemed a ‘Practice Teacher’.

The course encompasses a combination of theory and practice-based learning. You will gain experience in practice teaching working with healthcare learners under the supervision of a qualified practice teacher and will develop competence in applying and evaluating a range of appropriate teaching and assessment strategies.

RACHEL BRUCE

E: rachel.bruce@beds.ac.uk

PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 15 DURATION: 15 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: TBC LOCATION: Luton campus The current national policy (Mental Health Five Year forward View, 2016) emphasises the need for better scrutiny of the evidence that supports the care of people with mental health problems and/or learning disabilities. The use of a range of psychosocial interventions can significantly reduce symptoms

and improve the quality of life for the mentally ill person and their family as recommended by NICE. The course seeks to address the key question: how can mental health professionals equip themselves with the knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in advanced clinical roles and provide holistic care to service users experiencing a range of mental health problems?

CHARLES KPODO

E: charles.kpodo@beds.ac.uk

RETURN TO PRACTICE (NURSING) LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 30 weeks UNIT CODE: BSH096-3 LOCATION: Luton, and Aylesbury campuses

and link theory to practice. On successful completion, students will be eligible to apply to be returned to the NMC Nursing Register.

This course will involve the development of a practitioner who is able to think critically in order to evaluate literature

E: ann.hedges@beds.ac.uk

Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

ANN HEDGES

Web: www.beds.ac.uk

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SPECIAL CARE OF THE NEWBORN LEVEL: 6 CREDITS: 30 DURATION: 15 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: BSH071-3 LOCATION: Luton campus This short course is designed to ensure that health care professionals develop the skills required to care for sick newborns within the acute setting. This course also explores the provision of evidence-based and holistic care for the newborn and

their families within the Special Care environment. The content of the course is aligned with the British Association of Perinatal Medicines’ (BAPM) Knowledge and skill framework. Completion of both this course and the High Dependency and Intensive care of the Newborn will result in being Qualified in speciality as set out by BAPM.

KATY POWIS

E: katy.powis@beds.ac.uk

AN INTEGRATED PERSON-CENTRED APPROACH TO CARE OF PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA LEVEL: 7 CREDITS: 15 DURATION: 15 weeks (part-time) UNIT CODE: APP010-6 LOCATION: Luton campus, There are around 800,000 people with dementia in the UK, and a quarter of hospital beds are occupied by people with dementia (www.alzheimers.org.uk).

A person-centred approach in dementia facilitates a care pathway that focuses on an individual, rather than focusing on their illness or on abilities, they may have lost. This unit seeks to answer the central question: what are the skills and knowledge required by practitioners to support the individual and their family in coping with dementia care and how this is realised in primary and secondary care

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for patients and their families? The unit will provide you with an opportunity to review evidence specific to their context of practice or areas of professional expertise with a view to identifying what constitutes “best practice” in the delivery of health and social care to the person with dementia and their careers.

The broad aim of this short course is to extend your clinical capability and competence and facilitate the development of independent judgement and problem-solving skills, which provide a platform for harnessing your ability to respond to changing needs in dementia care in an analytical way.

SAMITA KIRVE

E: samita.kirve@beds.ac.uk

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Email: nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FINANCE

Being aware of the costs of further study is important. However, it’s also important to know that there is a wide variety of funding available to help you during your studies. The financial support and advice that we are able to provide go handin-hand to ensure you get the most out of your student experience with us.

Tuition fees can vary quite considerably between institutions. The fees are also dependent on the type of course you are studying. To find out what the University of Bedfordshire will be charging for the academic year 2019/20 please visit our Fees and Funding website: unibeds.info/HCPfinance

EMPLOYER SPONSORSHOP FOR SHORT COURSES AND CPD

Your employer may have a budget for staff development and may consider paying all, or part, of the course fees. Employer sponsorship could also extend to a contribution towards the cost of books and materials, day release to attend classes or the provision of study time. Please contact your line manager first. In the meantime, if you still need any further advice or guidance, do feel free to contact The University’s NHS Business Unit.

BESPOKE COURSES

In addition to the courses currently available, we can also provide bespoke and tailored courses. For more information, please get in touch via email at nhs-business-unit@beds.ac.uk.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

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