MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship

To join this course, you must be a practitioner who is a member of a UK-recognised Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB).

You should typically have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant healthcare-related subject. Applicants with a third-class honours degree or a Diploma in a relevant healthcare-related subject, who have adequate clinical experience may also be considered.

You will also need to evidence that you have a Grade C or Grade 4 and above GCSE qualification in Mathematics and English Language, or that you have completed your Level 2 Functional Skills qualification.

You will need to demonstrate your ability to study at Masters level, evidenced within your application by your prior studies and/or experiential learning.

Your employer must also confirm that you are suitable for the role of advanced clinical practitioner in their organisation, with access to the appropriate workplace environment to gain relevant clinical experience throughout the programme, including appropriate clinical supervision by a designated Coordinating Education Supervisor and Associate Workplace Supervisors to meet Health Education England (HEE) requirements.

Working with your employer/workplace organisation, you should have a suitable job role identified for when you are qualified, compliant with the requirements of Health Education England Centre for Advancing Practice, that will direct your programme of study.

Applications must be supported by a reference from your current employer.

This programme will enhance your ability to gain employment in more senior roles as an advanced clinical practitioner, within your chosen field of healthcare.

Successful completion of this MSc enables you to meet Health Education North West’s requirements to practice at an advanced level across the health professions spectrum, including roles such as paramedics, operating department practitioners, nurses, dietitians, occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship End Point Assessment

Context of Advanced Practice

Developing Clinical Skills and Capabilities in Advanced Practice (Adult)

Developing Research Capabilities for Advanced Clinical Practice

E-Portfolio for Advanced Clinical Practice

Research Inquiry for Advanced Practice

40 credits from:

Advanced Respiratory Care Practice (Adult)

Developing a Business Case for Change and Innovation

Developing Potential in Others

Identification and Management of Frailty and Complex Care

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From Aetiology to Diagnosis and Management

Management of Balance and Dizziness Disorders in Adults

Medical Needs of Adults with a Learning Disability

Mentoring and Coaching in Clinical Education

Negotiated Learning Shell 7.20

Non-Medical Prescribing

Promoting Integration and Collaboration for Mental Health

Promoting Professionalism and Ethics in Multidisciplinary Practice

Strategic Clinical Leadership

Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context

Transforming End of Life Communication and Spiritual Care

Transforming End of Life Trajectories

Transforming Integrated Palliative and End of Life Care