This Master of Podiatric Surgery (Advanced Clinical Practice) course is the first in England to lead to eligibility to apply for annotation by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a podiatrist practising podiatric surgery. It offers those who have already studied the Theory of Podiatric Surgery MSc an opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge allowing them to practise in this specialist area.
It contains a large placement element consisting of 600 hours per year, providing you with an opportunity to experience real-world scenarios prior to qualifying.
Through utilising up-to date research evidence, policy documents and a wide range of clinical experience, you will be assisted to further update and develop your clinical practice.
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
An MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery or an equivalent qualification.
Be registered as a Podiatrist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and annotated in Prescription only Medicines – Sale/supply (POMS-S) and Prescription only Medicines – Administration (POMS-A).
Registered Podiatric Surgical Trainee with an appropriate professional body.
Have written confirmation of a podiatric surgical training post with an appropriately trained surgical tutor/clinical supervisor.
Have completed a probationary period in this post.
Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Adult nurse, Children's nurse, Health play specialist, Health visitor, High intensity therapist, Learning disability nurse, Mental health nurse, Midwife, Paramedic, Physician associate.
Core Modules:
Podiatric Surgical Assessment and Diagnosis
Podiatric Surgical Treatment Planning
Communication and Consent in Podiatric Surgery
Evaluating Podiatric Surgical Practice
Podiatric Surgery in Practice
Developing Podiatric Surgical Practice
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