University of Plymouth Faculty of Health Academic Partnership Scheme with Healthcare Providers Module Catalogue Summer 2010 2 3 Contents Page No Contents....................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 Benefits of being an Academic Partner ........................................................................................ 5 Becoming an Academic Partner ................................................................................................... 5 The Faculty Partnership Team ..................................................................................................... 6 Who to Contact ............................................................................................................................ 7 Module Leaders – Contact Details ............................................................................................... 9 Modules delivered by Academic Partnerships ........................................................................... 11 Index (by Module Code) ........................................................................................................... 109 4 Introduction This new edition of the catalogue is testimony to the continued growth, development and success of the University Academic Partnership Scheme with healthcare providers in the peninsula. From its inception to the present day there has been continual growth in the range and diversity of professional development opportunities that have been created. Initially aimed at nurses and midwives, a growing number of other healthcare professions and other healthcare workers and students have also accessed and benefited from the educational opportunities available through this partnership scheme. Students who graduate rom the foundation degree for Assistant Practitioners, delivered by participating Further Education Colleges in the peninsula – ‘FdSc Healthcare Practice’ – will increase potential future demand for degree level partnership modules. Diploma level modules are already included as optional modules in the second year of this programme. Other Foundation Degrees in health and social care are being developed whose students may also look towards studying these modules. The original objectives of the partnership scheme continue to stand the test of time and the test of two Quality Assurance Agency reviews of Nursing and Midwifery provision. The most recent identifying as good practice ‘the innovative academic partnership arrangements with health care providers’ (QAA, 2002, paragraph 71). Formally, this success was achieved through the ‘robust and effective framework of University policies, regulations and procedure for the management, maintenance and enhancement of quality’ (QAA, 2002, paragraph 69). Informally, it was achieved through the hard work and commitment of all the University, NHS and hospice staff who made these academic partnerships such a success. Strategic and annual reviews with each of our academic partners also continue to identify that there are many examples of good practice and innovation in the partnership scheme that could be usefully shared with a wider audience. A particular success of the partnership scheme has been the development of a peer network of training and education staff in service providers throughout the peninsula. This network has created a community of like-minded people who have been committed to provide locally accessible courses to support service development and professional learning opportunities. Over the years, as the scheme developed, this experience and feedback has been used to inform the policies and guidelines shared by all our academic partners. Most notably these are reflected in the operational handbook known by the academic year of publication, currently ‘Partnerships 2009’. Academic partners now constitute significant providers of continuing professional development education that complements that offered by the Faculty of Health. This synergy has created a scheme that is responsive to local needs and emerging national developments. As with all forms of provision it faces ongoing challenges and resource pressures to which it continues to respond positively and constructively. Last year’s partnership workshop (November 2007) highlighted the strengths and opportunities available through the healthcare partnership scheme. It also identified a number of challenges and weaknesses, particularly in the resourcing and long-term strategy for academic partnerships in an ever-changing healthcare environment. What was clear from the feedback was the commitment and enthusiasm shown by academic partners to constructively address these issues and to continue to offer a first class learning facility. Alan Hooper Academic Partnerships Manager 5 Benefits of being an Academic Partner Through the systematic and responsive approach to academic partnerships the University of Plymouth has accredited a number of modules for healthcare providers that support service delivery and opportunities for staff development. Experience to date demonstrates that the scheme offers a number of mutual benefits. These include • • • • • • • • • • • Enhanced relationships and communications between the University and healthcare providers. Supporting healthcare delivery – modules can be designed to match specific service developments. Cost effective education – modules can be specifically tailored to healthcare provider needs and delivered locally. Responsiveness and flexibility to identified development needs – modules can be designed, accredited and delivered in a comparatively short period of time to match changing healthcare needs. Enhanced skills, competence and underpinning knowledge base of staff. Improved access to locally delivered professional development opportunities for healthcare staff. Increased opportunities for accredited multi-professional education and training. Academic recognition for accredited modules. The potential for additional module developments through the partnership scheme. A system of quality control and assurance for locally delivered courses. Encouragement of developments in the module subject area. Becoming an Academic Partner If you are reading this catalogue for the first time and would like to find out more about the Academic Partnership Scheme with health and social care providers please do not hesitate to contact us. We can visit centres to talk in more detail about the processes of partnership approval and accreditation, module delivery and potential advantages that it could offer your organisation. We are committed to the development of this system of academic partnerships as we believe it offers potential benefits to all parties. 6 The Faculty Partnership Team NAME ROLE CONTACT Alan Hooper Academic Partnership Manager Faculty of Health University of Plymouth Room 103 Nancy Astor Building Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA Tel: 01752 586706 Fax: 01752 586970 E-mail: [email protected] Lisa Lamb Senior Administrator (Quality Assurance) Faculty of Health University of Plymouth Room 110 Nancy Astor Building Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA Tel: 01752 586704 Fax: 01752 586970 E-mail: [email protected] Sam Hurrell Administrative Assistant (Quality) Faculty of Health University of Plymouth Room 103 Nancy Astor Building Drake Circus Plymouth Devon PL4 8AA Tel: 01752 586706 Fax: 01752 586970 E-mail: [email protected] Mondays, Tuesdays (all day) and Wednesdays (mornings only) 7 Who to Contact – Partner Programme Managers PARTNERSHIP PARTNER PROGRAMME MANAGER ADDRESS Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Sue Garner Devon Partnership Trust Ami Speyer Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH Workforce Development Service Wonford House Hospital Dryden Road Exeter EX2 5AF Deer Park Deer Park Road Barnstaple EX32 0HU Directorate of Workforce Development Main Administration Block Mount Gould Hospital Plymouth PL4 7QD Learning and Development Bideford Hospital Abbotsham Road Bideford Devon EX39 3AG Renal Unit Derriford Plymouth PL6 8DH 01208 251505 [email protected] 07971 326470 [email protected] North Devon Hospice NHS Plymouth Paula O’Rourke 01271 344248 [email protected] Dorothy Orr Education Co-ordinator 01752 435184 [email protected] Northern Devon Healthcare Trust Darryn Allcorn 01237 420213 [email protected] Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Royal Devon & Exeter Healthcare NHS Trust Sharon Russell Education Lead Clinical Academic Partnership Manager 01752 792461 [email protected] Sandra Arnold 01872 358630 [email protected] Dr Lois Goding Learning / Practice Lead 01392 403010 [email protected] Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro TR1 3LJ Learning & Development Service Post Graduate Education Centre Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust Wonford Exeter EX2 5DW 8 Who to Contact – Partner Programme Managers PARTNERSHIP PARTNER PROGRAMME MANAGER Somerset Jess Henry Partnership NHS & Interim Learning & Development Social Care Trust Manager South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust South Western Ambulance Service Trust St Lukes Hospice 01278 720202 [email protected] Jane Gidman Clinical Education Lead 01803 656647 [email protected] Lizzie Ryan 01752 783794 [email protected] Paula Hine 01752 401172 [email protected] St. Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Lesley Queen [email protected] Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Kim Marmon Interim Learning and Development Manager 01823 344115 [email protected] Jackie Ellis 01935 383430 [email protected] ADDRESS Broadway House Barclay Street Bridgwater TA6 5YA Torbay Hospital Horizon Centre Lawes Bridge Torquay TQ2 7AA South Western Ambulance College Morlaix Drive Derriford Plymouth PL6 5AB Stamford Road Turnchapel Plymouth Devon PL9 9XA Heron Drive Bishops Hull Taunton TA1 5HA Musgrove Park Taunton TA1 5DA Yeovil Academy Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil BA21 4AT 9 Who to Contact – Partnership Module Leaders NAME PARTNERSHIP E-MAIL ADDRESS Sharon Eustice [email protected] John Good Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Devon Partnership Trust Terri Warr Devon Partnership Trust [email protected] Kevin Elliston NHS Plymouth [email protected] Mike Kirkpatrick NHS Plymouth [email protected] Deborah Reeves NHS Plymouth [email protected] Nigel Smith NHS Plymouth [email protected] Beverley Soltysiak NHS Plymouth [email protected] Marianne Williams NHS Plymouth [email protected] John Wright NHS Plymouth [email protected] Nicky Addicott Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust [email protected],nhs.uk Dee Hore Paul Kemp Helen Lyndon Lynne Osborne Lindsay Parkin Maggie Scott Sandra Stewart Jill Waldron Lesley Wonnacott Peter Branfield Jess Groves [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sandra.stewart@ciospct,cornwall.nhs.uk [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 10 Who to Contact – Partnership Module Leaders NAME PARTNERSHIP E-MAIL ADDRESS Sue Timmins [email protected] Jeff Stephenson Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Royal Devon & Exeter Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Royal Devon & Exeter Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Somerset Partnerships NHS & Social Care Trust Somerset Partnerships NHS & Social Care Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust St Lukes Hospice Maria Bennallick University of Plymouth [email protected] Adele Kane University of Plymouth [email protected] Elizabeth Best Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] Jackie Williams Paula Wooldridge Naomi Burden Kate Denby Louise Knapman Ann Gledhill Roger Stanbridge Jo Billyard Maggi DouglasDunbar Julia Steer Louise Stevens [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 11 Modules delivered by Academic Partnerships 12 THEORIES OF FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND BASIC SKILLS TRAINING DIPLOMA LEVEL HEA294 Summary: This module introduces systemic theory, research and basic practice skills. Systems thinking, the importance of context, and the way in which problems arise/are maintained will be introduced from a ‘cognitive-interactional’ perspective. The family lifecycle, family beliefs/narratives, the individual’s/caregivers’ experience of psychosis and the stressvulnerability model are introduced. Clinical skills relevant to the various stages of therapy are developed by means of roleplay. Aims: 1. To provide an introduction to theories of systemic family functioning and the relationship of family functioning to symptom formation. 2. To appreciate the importance of value/belief systems in the therapeutic process. 3. To gain an understanding of the stages of therapy and to begin to develop the therapeutic skills required in each stage. Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Roger Stanbridge / Frank Burbach Suitable for: Mental Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of systemic theory including On application the concepts of circular causation, sub-systems, hierarchies and the family lifecycle, and appraise their applicability within the diversity of family forms. 2. Show an awareness of family and societal belief systems/narratives and their transmission across generations, including gender, cultural and socio-political issues. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the link between beliefs and behaviour, and the way in which individuals mutually reinforce these, and begin to integrate this with research on belief systems regarding psychosis and the stressvulnerability model. 4. Demonstrate an awareness of the research evidence for family approaches to mental health problems. 5. Demonstrate an awareness of their own values and how they contribute to their therapeutic practice. 6. Define the stages of therapy and explore the therapeutic techniques appropriate to each stage (to include convening, joining, goal setting and ending). Delivered at: Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 13 MODELS OF FAMILY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS, RESEARCH FINDINGS AND CORE TECHNIQUES DIPLOMA LEVEL HEA298 Summary: This module examines the systemic family therapy and cognitive-behavioural / psycho-educational family intervention approaches to psychosis and further develops their integration. Theory and research about early intervention, ethical issues and risk are also examined. Behavioural family therapy skills and systemic interviewing skills are developed in roleplay and in supervised work with families. Aims: 1. To gain an understanding of the problems encountered by families where psychosis is present. 2. To review family based approaches to psychosis. 3. To observe and practice the skills required to work with families where there is psychosis. Outcomes: 1. Analyse the systemic/family therapy and psychoeducational/family management approaches to psychosis. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of integrative theoretical frameworks (eg. stress-vulnerability model; cognitiveinteractional approach; collaborative post-modern approach) and their applicability to families and psychosis. 3. To conduct a family-based assessment and to provide a written/verbal summary. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of early intervention, ethical issues, risk and the roles of education, medication, hospitalisation, self help/user groups, and support. 5. Understand and apply methods of improving communication and problem solving with families. 6. Observe and practice interviewing skills necessary for working with families, eg. goal setting, circular questioning, contextual questions, developing alternative perspectives, maintaining focus in sessions. Delivered at: Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Roger Stanbridge / Frank Burbach Suitable for: Mental Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 14 THE INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS AND THEIR APPLICATION DIPLOMA LEVEL HEA299 Summary: This module further develops clinical skills through direct supervision and considers the application of psychosocial interventions in the service context. Cognitive-behaviour therapy techniques for psychosis (hallucinations, delusions, negative symptoms) are introduced. Further systemic theory and skills, narrative approaches, and relapse prevention strategies are also introduced. The integration of these psychosocial interventions is considered. Aims: 1. To introduce a wider range of skills appropriate to working with families where there is psychosis present. 2. To develop confidence in applying core skills/techniques by working with families in clinical settings. 3. To establish and maintain a family intervention service. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive-behavioural techniques for psychosis and their application to work with families. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of additional systemic theory and skills including narrative approaches. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of theories and strategies for ending of sessions and relapse prevention. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the integration of psychosocial interventions. 5. To plan, undertake and evaluate supervised clinical work with families in a clinical setting, and provide a written/verbal summary. 6. To apply the FIRST course approach as part of a family interventions team/service. 7. Adhere to a code of ethics including an awareness of discrimination in society and appropriate anti-discriminatory practice. Delivered at: Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Roger Stanbridge / Frank Burbach Suitable for: Mental Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 15 THE SUPERVISION OF CLINICAL PRACTICE – APPLICATION OF ENHANCED THEORY AND SKILLS DEGREE LEVEL HEA302 Summary: This module is delivered using the Open Learning Resource. This means that the students are able to work through the theoretical aspects of the module themselves, and there is opportunity for discussion and clarification around this on the study days. The vast majority of the time on the study days is spent practising the skills of Clinical Supervision within the group. Credits: 20 This is a highly experiential module. Module Leader: Jackie Ellis Indicative content includes Conceptual framework for Supervision, Models of supervision (educative, supportive, managerial, organisational) theoretical consideration (research, consistency, effectiveness application) competency and effectiveness, quality control. The structured reflection module. Categories of Intervention. The role difference of mentor, interface between supervisor, supervisee and client, effecting clinical change, assessor, clinical supervision, preceptor. Component community skills of supervision dealing with negative or unhelpful comments, contrasting methods of supervision, their application and potential. The role of supervision in the Health Service, patient care, Nurses accountability. Ethical considerations of supervision. The process and the product of supervision and the effects on practice. Maintenance of professional skills, updating, resource implications. Networking and support groups. Effecting clinical change, recording and promoting supervision. Aims: To enhance the ability of the professional healthcare worker to be an effective supervisor and supervisee. This is achieved through linking and applying the theory of supervision to its practice using both formative and summative approaches. Outcomes: Develop an analytical and critical awareness and understanding of the purpose of clinical supervision. Identify and develop an enhanced expertise in interpersonal skills when supervising a colleague. Have a critical understanding of a selection of models of supervision and how to apply them in various clinical settings. Create an environment where supervision is valid as an appropriate method for improving and maintaining the quality of care. Demonstrate and apply an appropriate level of psychological sociological, psycho-pathological and cultural aspects of care to client groups, inclusive in the capacity of supervisor, supervisee and supervision. Synthesise issues related to the application of models of supervision, and relate this to the application and delivery of supervision. Apply and use enhanced reflective and communication skills in the practice of receiving and giving supervision. Delivered at: South Western Ambulance Services NHS Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Suitable for: Registered Nurses Operating Department Technicians Allied Health Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Practice Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Lizzie Ryan South West Ambulance Service NHS Trust [email protected] 16 COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN PALLIATIVE CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB208 Summary: This module enables the registered professional to identify and develop a communication strategy that will build a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family in a palliative care setting. Credits: 20 This course focuses on experiential learning and there is an expectation for all students to be willing to actively participate. Induction Day: 1 Level: 5 Taught Days: 4 Presentation Day: 1 Aims: To enable the registered professional to develop higher levels of enquiry, critical appraisal, and reflective approaches to developing the therapeutic relationship. Using relevant theories and concepts the professional will develop skills in effective communication and evaluate their application within the palliative care setting. Outcomes: Identify and explore concepts of self and self-awareness in working effectively with dying patients their family /carers and the multi-professional team. Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories of communication and counselling, evaluating their impact on practice. Using relevant theoretical models and working with the patients, family/carers and the multiprofessional team discuss and evaluate a communication strategy that will enable an effective therapeutic relationship. Identify and work within professional, legal and ethical boundaries promoting safe patient centred care. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of the multiprofessional and multi-agency team and promote interdisciplinary working discussing appropriate referral. Delivered at: St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Clinical Placement Day: 1 Module Leader: Lesley Queen Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 17 SPECIALIST APPROACHES TO PALLIATIVE CARE AND THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB210 Summary: This module will allow the practitioner to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care and the management of pain for patients with a life limiting condition and their carers and to develop strategies for symptom control. Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 4 Induction Day: 1 This course includes the A&P of pain, and pain management associated with cancer and other life limiting illnesses, including pharmacology and alternative therapies. Presentation Day: 1 Clinical Placement Day: 1 Aims: To enable the practitioner to demonstrate higher levels of enquiry, critical appraisal and reflective approaches in promoting specialist palliative care for those patients with a life limiting illness and their family. To develop appropriate strategies for the management of pain. Outcomes: Assess health and health related and holistic nursing/therapeutic needs of patient or clients, their families and other carers by identifying and discussing appropriate steps for effective specialist palliative care for individuals and groups, recognising the impact for practice. Analyse the impact of pain on the patient and their family and implement appropriate supportive strategies. Critically evaluate the medical and non-medical management of pain in palliative care. Discuss multidisciplinary therapeutic strategies designed to support symptom control, the management of pain in palliative care and to promote quality of life. Delivered at: St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Module Leader: Lesley Queen Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 18 SPECIALIST APPROACHES TO PALLIATIVE CARE AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB211 Summary: This module will allow the practitioner to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care and the management of pain for patients with a life limiting condition and their carers and to develop strategies for symptom control. Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 4 Induction Day: 1 Aims: To enable the practitioner to demonstrate higher levels of enquiry, critical appraisal and reflective approaches in promoting specialist palliative care for those patients with a life limiting illness and their family. To develop appropriate strategies for the management of symptom control. Outcomes: Assess health and health related and holistic nursing/therapeutic needs of patient or clients, their families and other carers by identifying and discussing appropriate steps for effective supportive and palliative care for individuals and groups, recognising the impact on practice. Support and empower patients/clients, their families and other carers to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist palliative care and services. Critically evaluate the medical and non-medical management of symptoms in palliative care to promote quality of life. Discuss and contribute to multidisciplinary therapeutic strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease in individuals and groups by identifying and selecting from a range of health and social agencies, those that will assist and improve care. Delivered at: St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Presentation Day: 1 Clinical Placement Day: 1 Module Leader: Lesley Queen Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 19 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMIC SKILLS DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB213 Summary: The module is a multidisciplinary design to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to implement effective evidence based ophthalmic care. With this knowledge and skill, students can begin to promote high quality medical and surgical ophthalmic care within the clinical setting by dissemination of evidence-based information. Credits: 20 Aims: To develop an effective practitioner with knowledge and skills in ophthalmic care, able to enhance students’ personal professional practice in ophthalmic services. Module Leader: Nicky Addicott Outcomes: Assess, plan and implement evidence based ophthalmic patient care needs. Demonstrate clinical competence in ophthalmic skills in line with national competency frameworks. Facilitate patient involvement in decisions about their care based upon their personal beliefs about their treatment. Demonstrate an improvement in your personal professional medical or surgical ophthalmic practice. Delivered at: Various and flexible to meet the needs of the majority of students Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 Optional Clinical Days: 10 Suitable for: Health care workers in ophthalmic theatres, OPD and acute or continuing care settings. Healthcare workers practicing in small outlying community hospitals offering ophthalmic services. NVQ level 4 healthcare workers that currently practice in an ophthalmic setting. NVQ level 3 healthcare workers that are involved in the care of ophthalmic patients and their carers. Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 20 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY AND CONTINUTING CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB214 Summary: This is a multidisciplinary module designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to implement effective evidence based ophthalmic accident and emergency and continuing care practice. With this knowledge and skill, students can begin to promote high quality ophthalmic medical and surgical emergency and continuing care within the clinical setting by dissemination of evidence-based information. Aims: To develop an effective practitioner with knowledge and skills in medical and surgical emergency and continuing care ophthalmic clients groups, able to enhance students’ personal professional practice in ophthalmic emergency and continuing care services. Outcomes: Assess, plan and implement ophthalmic 1st aid and primary care needs. Demonstrate clinical competence in ophthalmic emergency and primary care skills in line with national competency frameworks. Facilitate patient involvement in decisions about their emergency and continuing care based upon their personal beliefs about their treatment. Demonstrate an improvement in your personal professional ophthalmic accident, emergency or continuing care practice. Delivered at: Various and flexible to meet the needs of the majority of students Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 Optional Clinical Days: 10 Module Leader: Nicky Addicott Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 21 PRINCIPLES OF ANAESTHETIC CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB216 Summary: This module will enable the practitioner to develop and utilise the appropriate principles and clinical skills needed to deliver care to clients undergoing anaesthesia and to provide competent anaesthetic assistance. Credits: 20 Aims: To develop the underpinning knowledge, skills and expertise required to assess, plan and participate in the safe and effective delivery of care to a patient undergoing anaesthesia. To develop an enquiring, evidenced based and reflective approach to the delivery of care in the anaesthetic setting. Module Leader: Elizabeth Best Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of theory and practice required for the delivery of safe care to a patient undergoing anaesthesia. Consistently apply a range of clinical skills, appropriate methods and assessment tools to implement effective clinical assistance throughout the anaesthetic procedures. Identify the parameters of professional accountability and the influences on care delivery and practice. Identify the benefits to the patient of effective inter professional collaboration and demonstrate improved communication skills with the multi-disciplinary team. Evaluate and reflect on the current methods of practice and identify opportunities for development of evidenced based care into practice. Level: 5 Taught Hours: 30 (10 sessions) Suitable for: Registered Nurses Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: • Liz Best Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] • Tracy Hodcroft Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust [email protected] • Andy Robinson Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust [email protected] • Karen Evans Delivered at: Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust karen,[email protected] 22 EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULOMONARY DISEASE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB220 Summary: This module has been designed to provide an evidence-based, clinically relevant course that is applicable to a range of clinical areas in both primary and secondary care environments. The course is appropriate for all hospital and community based healthcare disciplines who work with respiratory patients. The intention is that after successful completion of study staff will be able to make a significant contribution to the care of patients with respiratory disease. There are many conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system. The two most common of these, asthma and COPD, are responsible for high levels of morbidity and mortality and use considerable NHS resources. In view of this the course is primarily focused on these two conditions. This is to ensure that students’ gain a depth and range of skills and knowledge to effectively care for these patients. Aims: To enable students to make an effective and evidence based contribution to the care of patients with asthma and COPD. To develop a range of clinical competencies using a variety of assessment methods and interventions. Outcomes: Link detailed knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system to the pathophysiology of asthma and COPD. Demonstrate evidence based knowledge and competence in the use of appropriate respiratory assessment methods. Systematically assess the symptoms and impact of chronic respiratory conditions on patients, their families and carers. Identify potential contributory factors to inform appropriate referrals, treatment plans and support for patients with asthma and COPD and their carers. Contribute to deciding on best pharmacological management and choice of delivery device, with reference to current protocols and guidelines. Work collaboratively with other health care professionals to ensure high quality care delivery. Ensure effective health promotion for patients and their carers. Provide care interventions based on ethical reasoning, knowledge, skills and research findings. Demonstrate evaluation relating to the care provided. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 40 Level: 5 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Jill Waldron Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 23 PARKINSON’S DISEASE MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB226 Summary: This module has been designed to provide an evidencebased, clinically relevant course that is applicable to a range of clinical areas in both primary and secondary care environments. The course is appropriate for nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) working in the South West peninsula. The intention is that after successful completion of your studies you will be able to make significant contribution to people with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers. The module will be delivered through the PD Clinical Managed Network meetings held across the county. Credits: 40 Aims: To enable students to become competent in assessing, planning, delivery and evaluating the care of people with Parkinson’s disease; and to give support and advice to carers. Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical and psychosocial implications of Parkinson’s disease for the individual and carer. Assess, plan, implement and critically evaluate the care of the Parkinson’s Disease patient and their carer. Provide evidence of collaborative and multidisciplinary work to meet the needs of the individual client. Apply in depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease and its pharmacological management to practice. Apply relevant evidence to support care management. Identify and discuss political and professional issues related to this area of healthcare. Delivered at: Cornwall NHS Partnership Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 12 Module Leader: Lynne Osborne Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 24 ADVANCES IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE OF OLDER ADULTS DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB227 Summary: This module has been designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners caring for older adults with mental health problems in primary and secondary care. You will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills, underpinning knowledge and expertise to provide high quality, evidence based care of people with Mental Health problems within primary and secondary care settings. Aims: To develop specialist knowledge and skills in order to provide effective, evidence based care for older adults with mental health problems in primary and secondary care settings. Outcomes: Utilise knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the brain and the physiological changes associated with aging and disease to inform practice. Recognise and assess early signs and symptoms of potential complications or deterioration of the patient with mental health needs. Plan and implement effective care interventions for patients with a variety of mental health problems. Effectively evaluate the planned care interventions and the patient’s progress. Identify the ethical / moral / cultural issues relating to the patient with mental health problems and their family / carers. Effectively communicate with members of the care team to enhance the patient’s journey and to support and empower patients / carers / relatives and colleagues. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 11 Presentation Days: 1 Module Leader: Maggi Douglas-Dunbar Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Registered Nurses Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass/Fail Cost: On application 25 SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND END OF LIFE CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB228 Summary: Credits: 20 This module will allow the practitioners to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care for Level: 5 people with a life limiting illness and their carers and to develop strategies by which to care for dying people and their families. Taught Days: 5 Aims: To provide the student with the opportunity to explore issues in detail in caring for those with a life limiting illness. Presentation days: 1 Outcomes: Accurately assess health and health related and holistic nursing/therapeutic needs of patient or clients, their families and other carers Identify and determine appropriate interventions for effective supportive and palliative care for individuals and groups, recognising their effect on practice Analyse and evaluate the impact of dying on the patient and their family and discuss and implement appropriate supportive strategies. Identify multidisciplinary therapeutic strategies designed to promote health and prevent disease in individuals and groups by identifying and selecting from a range of health and social agencies that will assist and improve care. Determine and construct strategies for enhanced quality assurance in supportive and palliative care. Module Leader: Lesley Queen Delivered at: St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Mandatory Clinical days: 1 Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Unregistered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Mental Healthcare Professionals Registered Nurses Health Visitors Social Care Practitioners Clergy Medical Staff Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Cost: On application 26 CORE SKILLS FOR THE CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL ADULTS IN NON-CRITICAL CARE ACUTE AREAS DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB235 Summary: This clinical module is designed to enhance and develop the knowledge, assessment skills and competencies of ward staff caring for critically ill adults in non-critical care acute care areas. It is also grounding for those staff new to critical care areas. This module is offered in Plymouth, Truro, Torbay, Exeter and Barnstable sites between once and twice a year in the Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer. Credits: 40 The indicative content will include: a review of respiratory, cardiac, renal and neurological major bodily systems; recognition and assessment of a patient at risk; care of the adult compromised by critical illness; a review of local and national standards of care; management of a compromised patient including psychological, social, ethical and legal aspects of care. Presentation Day: 1 Aims: The aim of the module is to enhance and increase the student’s knowledge, skills and competencies in caring for the critically ill adult in non-critical care acute areas. This is achieved through: Providing the students with a framework for effectively assessing the patient at risk. Promoting the development of skills in the appropriate management of critically ill adults in acute care areas, including consideration of psychological, ethical and professional and legal aspects. Outcomes: Demonstrate competence when caring for critically ill adults in non-critical care acute care settings. Describe normal and abnormal physiology of respiratory, cardiac, renal and neurological systems. Perform effective clinical assessments of the critically ill adult. Analyse data from patient assessments and make informed clinical decisions. Identify when referral to specialist clinical input is required, and work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure care meets agreed local and national standards. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Royal Devon & Exeter Foundation Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 Guided Study Days: 4 OSCE Assessment Day: 1 Module Leader: TBC Suitable for: Registered Nurses/Midwives Physiotherapists F1/F2 medical staff ODP Assessment: Coursework 100% OSCE Pass / Fail Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: • Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Lynne Donohue Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust [email protected] • Andy Jackson RD&E Foundation Trust [email protected] • Jane Gidman South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] Darryn Alcorn North Devon Healthcare NHS Trust [email protected] 27 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF INFECTION PREVENTION DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB236 Summary: This module aims to empower the student with specialist infection prevention and control knowledge, utilising the concepts of risk assessment and health promotion to ensure a safe environment for clients, carers and healthcare workers. This will be done using a variety of teaching methods both in and out of the work place. As infection control practices and principles underpin all clinical and nonclinical practice it is open to all disciplines employed in healthcare organisations. Assessment will be through completion of a key skills document and a written assignment. Credits: 20 The indicative content will include antibiotic resistance; new infective agents; resurgence; legislation; guidelines; quality assurance; reflective practice; risk assessment; education; health promotion; isolation; hand hygiene; standard precautions; outbreak management; decontamination;; inoculation injury; management of infectious diseases; surveillance; epidemiology; microbiology; virology; occupational health; accountability; clinical governance;; evidence based practice; multi-professional /agency working; communication; health protection. Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practice Pass / Fail Aims: To encourage through enquiry, critical examination and reflection, specialist infection control knowledge and application. To enable the practitioner to utilise the concepts of risk assessment and health promotion to ensure a safe care environment for clients, carers and healthcare workers. Outcomes: Demonstrate an appreciation of the sociological, organisational, environmental and political context of infection control. Facilitate the implementation and analysis of quality initiatives for the prevention of infection Implement and reflect on evidence based practice to prevent infection informed by the principles of microbiology, epidemiology and pharmacology Delivered at: Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Maria Bennallick Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Cost: On application Contact: • Fiona Baker Northern Devon Healthcare Trust [email protected] • Gill Sargeant Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust [email protected] • Lynn Kelly South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] • Paul Chisholm Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust [email protected] • Sharon Hilton Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust [email protected] 28 MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB237 Summary: This module will enable students to develop the underpinning knowledge required to assess, plan and participate in delivering effective care for patients with a learning disability whilst in the hospital setting. Credits: 20 Aims: To provide an evaluative case study that analyses an aspect of care provided for a person with a learning disability within the hospital care setting. Module Leader: Sandra Arnold Outcomes: 1. Recognize the specific physical and psychological health needs of patients with a learning disability in a hospital setting. 2. Plan and implement effective care using an appropriate assessment tool incorporating a range of communication styles that best meets the needs of the individual with a learning disability. 3. Recognize evidence based practice that supports identified aspects of care management. 4. Analyze the ethical and moral issues relating to the person with a learning disability when accessing / utilizing health care services. 5. Identify the legislative areas that impact upon service delivery. Delivered at: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 8 Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Assessment: 100% Coursework Cost: On application 29 CARE AND SUPPORT OF THE PERSON WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARER DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB238 Summary: This module has been designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners caring for people with dementia and their carers. It will provide the student with opportunities to underpin knowledge, develop skills and expertise to provide evidence based care of people with dementia and their carers. Aims: This module has been designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners caring for people with dementia and their carers. It will provide the student with opportunities to underpin knowledge, develop skills and expertise to provide evidence based care of people with dementia and their carers. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Maggi Douglas-Dunbar Suitable for: Healthcare workers Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practice Pass/Fail Outcomes: Cost: Utilise knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the On application Central Nervous system to inform practice with an understanding of physiological changes that impact on behaviour. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of the person with dementia and their carer requiring a range of interventions. Identify ethical / moral / cultural / physiological aspects relating to the person with dementia and their family / carers. Effectively collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the person with dementia’s journey and to empower patients / carers / relatives. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 30 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF ACUTE MEDICAL CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB239 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who care for older adults with acute illness. This module will link evidence based theory to current clinical practice to enable students to provide a contemporary service. Aims: To equip students with the underpinning skills and knowledge to assess, plan and critically evaluate care and service delivery for older adults with acute medical and complex needs. Outcomes: Systematically assess the complex needs of the older adult during the acute phase of illness. Interpret and utilise data from the assessment to design evidence based individual care plans. Implement safe and effective individualised planned care. Evaluate responses to care delivery. Effectively contribute to the multi disciplinary team. Demonstrate the contribution of governance to individual practice settings Effectively organise safe discharge for patients with complex needs. Empower the older adult to manage their self care after the acute phase of illness and following discharge. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Louise Stevens Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Registered Nurses Assistant Practitioners Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practical Assessment Pass / Fail Cost: On application 31 CARING FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HUNTINGTON DISEASE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB240 Summary: This module is designed to enable students to improve the quality of care they provide to people affected by Huntington disease, their families and carers. Contemporary approaches to practical care will be covered. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own practice and consider relevant ethical and legal issues. Aims: To enable students to improve the quality of care for Huntington Disease patients, their families and carers. Outcomes: Assess the impact of the disease on the physical, mental, emotional and social health of the affected person and their carers. Plan a programme of individualised and where possible evidence-based therapeutic care interventions for the affected person and their carers. Implement and reflect on planned interventions to promote the quality of life of affected persons and their carers. Analyse the ethical and legal issues integral to the care of people affected by or at risk of Huntington Disease. Evaluate their interventions and planned programme of care. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Beverley Soltysiak Suitable for: Health and social care workers working with people with HD Assessment: 100% assignment Cost: On application 32 CHILD, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILY EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB241 Summary: This module is designed to enable students to apply underpinning theory to assess, plan, implement and work in partnership with the child, young people and families within the comprehensive Camhs agenda and the Perinatal mental health pathway. Students will develop their understanding of :- the national influences of policy directives on local service developments - the importance of attachment & relationships on child development - the range of mental health presentations on children and young people - the impact of adult mental health on child development - they will gain an introduction to clinical frameworks and interventions in the context of promoting emotional wellbeing and intervention in mental health difficulties. Aims: To contribute to the promotion and delivery of positive mental health. To undertake informed interventions within the students scope of professional practice. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of local and national policies directives and provision in order to inform and promote practice. 2. Undertake a comprehensive assessment within the students’ scope of practice to identify risks that impact on the child, young people emotional wellbeing and mental health and their family. 3. Plan, implement and evaluate stepped care approaches identified within national guidelines. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of an identified psychotherapeutic/behavioural model in practice. 5. Collaboratively work with multi – agency/disciplinary bodies. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 +2 Module Leader: Sandra Stewart Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Assessment: 100% coursework Cost: On application 33 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS PLANNING AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB242 Summary: This module will enable the student to understand the organisational context within which they work so that they can contribute creative and innovative ideas to improve service delivery and influence senior managers and key stakeholders. Credits: 20 The indicative content will cover , Personal effectiveness Strategic overview to incorporate internal and external influences, Understanding of the individual organisation culture and complexity, Impact of political influences Business planning,, Service improvement and use of service improvement tools, Introduction to cost effectiveness Module Leader: Sharon Russell The module runs 3 times a year and combines with the Principles of Management Resources and Information Technology in Healthcare/Principles of Management and Leadership of People and Teams in Healthcare modules Aims: To develop the students understanding of the strategic influences on the organisation and apply this knowledge in the business planning process in order to improve service delivery and adapt to increasing cost pressures. Outcomes: Identify own performance and effectiveness within their work environment Describe the industry sector and identify organisational key drivers Recognise local business planning incorporating wider strategic influences Identify service improvements and make recommendations for implementation Describe funding streams and identify the impact on the organisation. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 5 Suitable for: Staff who are in a management or team leader role Assessment Theory 100% Cost: On Application 34 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB243 Summary: Credits: 20 This module will allow students to explore a range of resources that enables the management of service delivery taking into Level: 5 account controls, constraints and opportunities of the working environment and challenge current working practices. Taught Days: 5 The indicative content will cover Managing Budgets, Health and Safety, Risk Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Information Security, Report Writing, Legal systems and processes The module runs 3 times a year and combines with the Principles of Business Planning and Service Improvement in Healthcare /Principles of Management and Leadership of People and Teams in Healthcare modules. Aims: To develop the students understanding of the strategic influences on the organisation and apply this knowledge in the business planning process in order to improve service delivery and adapt to increasing cost pressures. Outcomes: Identify own performance and effectiveness within their work environment Describe the industry sector and identify organisational key drivers Recognise local business planning incorporating wider strategic influences Identify service improvements and make recommendations for implementation Describe funding streams and identify the impact on the organisation Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Module Leader: Sharon Russell Suitable for: Staff who are in a management or team leader role Assessment Theory 100% Cost: On Application 35 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE AND TEAMS IN HEALTHCARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB244 Summary: This module will enable students to manage staff to maximise performance through motivational leadership strategies. Credits: 20 The indicative content will cover Employment Law, Equality and Diversity, Leadership Theory, Change Theory, Stress Management, Communications Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching Skills and Negotiation and Influencing Skills Taught Days: 6.5 The module runs 3 times a year and combines with the Principles of Business Planning and Service Improvement in Healthcare / Principles of Management Resources and Information Technology in Healthcare. Aims: To enable the student to effectively manage a workforce team aligning performance to local organisational requirements in accordance with human resources legislative frameworks and strategic objectives of the organisation. Outcomes: Discuss employment law and its impact on service while taking into account equality and diversity in practice Describe the range of leadership styles that underpin effective leadership skills in practice. Select strategies to lead change and discuss their affect on the organisation Identify the key demands on the organisation and identify effective strategies to manage them. Apply a range of communication, negotiating and influencing skills acknowledging cultural differences and emotional intelligence theory Describe the role coaching plays with regards to organisational leadership. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 5 Module Leader: Sharon Russell Suitable for: Staff who are in a management or team leader role Assessment Theory 100% Cost: On Application 36 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF NEUROSCIENCE CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB245 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners from a variety of healthcare settings who manage adults or children with neurological disorders. It will provide core knowledge and skills required to provide safe, effective evidence based practice Over 12 weeks, the indicative content will provide an overview of the management of a wide range of neurological conditions. This will include related Neuroanatomy and physiology, assessment, care planning and evaluation of the neuroscience patient within the acute healthcare setting Aims: To develop a foundation of underpinning knowledge and skills to provide safe, effective evidence based approaches to neuroscience practice Outcomes: Comprehensively assess the care needs of the neuroscience patient and their family/carers. Construct evidence based plans to effectively meet the needs of the neuroscience patient and their family/carers. Consistently implement and evaluate care using an evidence based approach. Apply knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, disease and treatment processes of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System to practice. Effectively engage with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to deliver and co-ordinate care Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Paula Wooldridge Suitable for: Registered Nurses Allied Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 37 DEVELOPING NEUROSCIENCE PRACTICE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB246 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational and practice needs of registered practitioners in order to provide high quality and evidence based practice.The student will be expected to develop expertise and provide effective evidence based approaches to specific neuroscience disorders in order to make positive contributions to service delivery. Credits: 20 Over 12 weeks, the indicative content will provide an overview of the management of a wide range of neurological conditions such as acute cerebral and spinal cord injuries, stroke, neurological infections, selective degenerative disorders and tumours. Suitable for: Registered Nurses Allied Professionals Aims: To develop specialist knowledge and skills in order to provide an effective, evidence based approach to advancing neuroscience care. Outcomes: Comprehensively assess aspects of practice within own clinical area. Apply evidenced-based research to practice in order to enhance care within the neuroscience setting Investigate issues relating to the care, treatment and support of clients and their families / carers. Evaluate practice within own clinical area to support progression and professional practice of self and others. Engage with multidisciplinary team to enhance practice in their own area Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Paula Wooldridge Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 38 SPECIALIST PRACTICE IN STROKE CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL HEAB247 Summary: This module addresses the issues of specialist knowledge and skills required by all clinicians who contribute to stroke services. The students will critically examine the role of all team members and explore ways that individual clinicians can enhance their roles to provide an evidence based, interdisciplinary approach to stroke services supported by skills blending. Credits: 40 Aims: Through the acquisition of specialist knowledge the module aims to enable healthcare professionals to become effective, key personnel in the delivery of stroke services, and be able to transfer their specialist knowledge and expertise to other members of the interdisciplinary team, stroke patients, their carers and families. Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Outcomes: Systematically assess the needs of the stroke patient, their carer’s and family Present an evidence based care plan for patients with a stroke Implement planned programmes of care for patients with a stroke Effectively participate in evaluating the planned programme of care and ongoing stroke patients needs Communicate effectively with the stroke patient and their carer, supporting strategies to promote wellbeing Demonstrate participation in Stroke service improvement Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 14 Guided Study Days: 3 Module Leader: Maggie Scott Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practical Assessment Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 39 SPECIALIST APPROACHES TO PALLIATIVE CARE AND CARE OF THE DYING DEGREE LEVEL HEAB306 Summary: This module will encourage the practitioner to further enhance an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to caring for those living and dying with a life limiting condition. Holistic care management, communication and resource distribution will be critically explored. Aims: To enable the practitioner to demonstrate advanced levels of enquiry and critical appraisal in the field of palliative care and care of the dying. Outcomes: Know, understand and initiate the management of the palliative care needs of patients with a life limiting illness, and their families, Identify and critically analyse supportive strategies in care of the dying evaluating the implications for clinical practice, Analyse and critically evaluate inter-professional working in palliative care considering the implications for care management, Critically evaluate the evidence base for palliative care giving clear rationale for clinical decision making, Demonstrate ability to lead and manage developments in palliative care. Delivered at: North Devon Hospice Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 14 Module Leader: Mary Curtis Suitable for: Health Care Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Practice Pass / Fail Cost: On application 40 INTENSIVE CARE OF THE NEONATE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB316 Summary: This module will enable practitioners to develop and utilise appropriate skills and contribute to an environment conducive to the provision of high quality care to sick and pre-term babies and their families, by increasing their knowledge and critical understanding of current research and practice. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 2 Aims: To develop further the knowledge and skills of practitioners in relation to the delivery and management of care to babies and their families in the neonatal intensive care unit. Outcomes: Assess, plan, implement and critically evaluate interventions in critical and clinical events to ensure safe and appropriate care. Support and empower families utilising professional expertise of self and the multi-disciplinary team, including advising, counselling and psychological support. Deliver holistic care which recognises ethical and legal issues. Contribute to an environment in which clinical practice is critically developed using an evidence-based philosophy. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Module Leader: Jess Groves Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Practice Pass/ Fail Cost: On application 41 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN THE CARE OF THE NEWBORN DEGREE LEVEL HEAB317 Summary: This module enables the practitioner to develop and utilise appropriate skills whilst promoting an environment conducive to the provision of high quality care for newborn babies requiring additional care and their families. Credits: 20 Aims: To examine the key concepts of physiology, pathology, psychology and social issues underpinning the care and development of the newborn baby requiring additional care in the neonatal period. Guided Study Days: 2 Outcomes: Utilise knowledge of patho-physiology and psychosocial factors to critically analyse the need for and/or provide additional care for new-born babies. Promote family autonomy and self-empowerment. Demonstrate critical self-awareness and ability to promote co-operative, effective inter-professional, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teamwork. Identify opportunities for developing practice through an evidence-based philosophy. Critically analyse the roles, responsibilities and support structures necessary to deliver additional care to the newborn. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 8 Module Leader: Jess Groves Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 42 COMMUNICATIONS WITHIN THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIPS IN PALLIATIVE CARE – ENHANCED PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB341 Summary: This module enables the registered professional to identify and develop a communication strategy that will build a therapeutic relationship with the patient and family in a palliative care setting. Credits: 20 This course focuses on experiential learning and there is an expectation for all students to be willing to actively participate. Induction Day: 1 Level: 6 Taught Days: 4 Presentation Day: 1 Aims: To enable the registered professional to develop higher levels of enquiry, critical appraisal, synthesis and reflective approaches to developing the therapeutic relationship. Using relevant theories and concepts the professional will develop skills in effective communication and evaluate their application within the palliative care setting. Outcomes: Explore and critically appraise concepts of self and selfawareness in working effectively with dying patients their family / carers and the multi-professional team. Demonstrate an understanding of the major theories of communication and counselling, critically evaluating their impact on practice. Using relevant theoretical models and working with the patients, family / carers and the multi-professional team, develop and evaluate a communication strategy that will enable an effective therapeutic relationship. Identify and work within professional, legal and ethical boundaries promoting safe patient centred care. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of the multiprofessional and multi-agency team and initiate interdisciplinary working and appropriate referral. Delivered at: St. Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Clinical Placement Day: 1 Module Leader: Lesley Queen Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 43 SPECIALIST APPROACHES TO PALLIATIVE CARE AND THE MANAGEMENT OF PAIN – ENHANCED PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB343 Summary: This module will allow the practitioner to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care and the management of pain for patients with a life limiting condition and their carers and to develop strategies for symptom control. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 4 Induction Day: 1 This course includes the A&P of pain, and pain management associated with cancer and other life limiting illnesses, including pharmacology and alternative therapies. Presentation Day: 1 Clinical Placement Day: 1 Aims: To enable the practitioner to demonstrate higher levels of enquiry, critical appraisal, synthesis and reflective approaches in promoting specialist palliative care for those patients with a life limiting illness and their family, developing appropriate strategies for the management of pain. Outcomes: Assess health and health related and holistic nursing/therapeutic needs of patient or clients, their families and other carers by identifying, initiating and critically evaluating appropriate steps for effective specialist palliative care for individuals and groups. Critically analyse the impact of pain on the patient and their family and initiate appropriate supportive strategies. Critically evaluate the medical and non-medical management of pain in palliative care. Critically appraise multidisciplinary therapeutic strategies designed to support symptom control, the management of pain in palliative care and to promote quality of life. Delivered at: St. Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Module Leader: Lesley Queen Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 44 SPECIALIST APPROACHES TO PALLIATIVE CARE AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT – ENHANCED PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB344 Summary: This module will allow the practitioner to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care and the management of pain for patients with a life limiting condition and their carers and to develop strategies for symptom control. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 4 Induction Day: 1 Aims: To enable the practitioner to demonstrate higher levels of enquiry, critical appraisal, synthesis and reflective approaches in promoting specialist palliative care for those patients with a life limiting illness and their family, developing appropriate strategies for the management of symptom control and to promote quality of life. Outcomes: Assess health and health related and holistic nursing / therapeutic needs of patient or clients, their families and other carers by initiating and critically evaluating the appropriate steps for effective specialist palliative care for individuals and groups. Support and empower patients/clients, their families and other carers to influence and participate in decisions concerning their care by providing information on a range of specialist palliative care and services. Critically evaluate the medical and non-medical management of symptoms in palliative care to promote quality of life. Critically analyse multidisciplinary therapeutic strategies designed to promote and improve health and prevent disease in individuals and groups by identifying and selecting from a range of health and social agencies that will assist and improve care. Delivered at: St. Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Presentation Day: 1 Clinical Placement Day: 1 Module Leader: Lesley Queen Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 45 FOUNDATION COURSE IN FAMILY THERAPY DEGREE LEVEL HEAB347 Summary: This module focuses on the theory and practice of contemporary Family Therapy in healthcare provision and health enhancement in a wide variety of clinical and nonclinical settings. AFT accreditation is being sought and the course replaces the previous Family Therapy course. Aims: The aim of this module is to develop critical awareness of Family Therapy theory and skills, to apply them selectively and reflect on their application. Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Nigel Smith Suitable for: Health & Social Care Professionals who have Outcomes: opportunities to practice Explore the ethical implications of adherence to AFT’s Code systemically of Ethics for both individuals and organisations. Assessment: Critically discuss the values and rigour of systemic Coursework 100% concepts and ideas. Critically analyse a range of key literature relating to Cost: systemic practice. On application Discuss the development of systemic therapy in its historical context. Critically evaluate a range of systemic models and approaches using examples of their application in practice. Critique the family life cycle perspective and its application to different family forms. Evaluate aspects of research in this field. Explore their own personal family and cultural experiences from a systemic perspective. Incorporate awareness of the impact of the wider social context especially in respect of race, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age and disability into clinical practice, demonstrating commitment to anti-discriminatory practice. Reflect on a narrative of personal learning process over time. Apply a range of practice skills (e.g. through role play). Synthesise understanding of the systemic approach into family work and other relationships. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth 46 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF ENHANCED OPHTHALMIC SKILLS DEGREE LEVEL 3 HEAB348 Summary: This is a multi-disciplinary module in which students will study and critically analyse current approaches in ophthalmic practice. The module will enhance your knowledge and understanding of common ophthalmic conditions and their underpinning anatomy and physiology, psychological and social implications. Successful completion will enable you to initiate care for a variety of medical and surgical ophthalmic client groups and contribute to enhancements in service provision. Aims: To develop a safe and effective ophthalmic practitioner with the knowledge and skills to promote high quality care in medical and surgical practice to further enhance ophthalmic services. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Optional Clinical Days: 10 Module Leader: Nicky Addicott Suitable for: Health care professionals practicing in ophthalmic theatres, and acute or continuing care settings. Outcomes: Registered nurses currently 1. Systematically and accurately assess patients’ ophthalmic working on wards caring for status and needs. ophthalmology patients and 2. Critically analyse and evaluate evidence based ophthalmic day case units. information relevant to ophthalmic care and its potential Healthcare professionals application to practice. working in small outlying 3. Demonstrate systematic application of knowledge and community hospitals ophthalmic skills in line with national competency offering ophthalmic frameworks. services. 4. Facilitate active patient involvement in decisions about their care based upon their personal beliefs about their Assessment: treatment. Coursework 100% 5. Effectively contribute towards an enhancement in your medical and surgical ophthalmic practice. Cost: On application Delivered at: Various and flexible to meet the needs of the majority of students 47 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF ENHANCED OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY AND CONTINUING CARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB349 Summary: This is a multi-disciplinary module designed to provide the underpinning knowledge and skills to implement effective evidence based ophthalmic accident and emergency and continuing care practice. With this knowledge and skill, students can promote high quality ophthalmic medical and surgical emergency and continuing care within the clinical setting by dissemination of evidence-based information. Aims: To develop an effective practitioner and with this knowledge and skill, students can begin to promote high quality care to medical and surgical emergency and continuing care ophthalmic client groups promoting care enhancement within these services. Outcomes: Systematically and accurately assess patients’ ophthalmic status and needs within the emergency and continuing care settings. Critically analyse and evaluate evidence based information relevant to ophthalmic emergency and continuing care settings and its potential application to practice. Demonstrate systematic application of knowledge and ophthalmic emergency and continuing care skills in line with national competency frameworks. Facilitate active patient involvement in decisions about their emergency and continuing care based upon their personal beliefs about their treatment. Effectively contribute towards an enhancement in your emergency or continuing care ophthalmic practice. Delivered at: Various and flexible to meet the needs of the majority of students Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Optional Clinical Days: 10 Module Leader: Nicky Addicott Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 48 SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE AND END OF LIFE CARE – ENHANCED PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB350 Summary: Credits: 20 This module will allow the practitioners to develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to enhance palliative care for Level: 6 people with a life limiting illness and their carers and to develop strategies by which to care for dying people and their families Taught Days: 4 and to improve delivery of care services. Induction Day: 1 Aims: To provide the student with the opportunity to explore issues in Presentation Day: 1 detail in caring for those with a life limiting illness. Clinical Placement Day: 1 Outcomes: Accurately assess the health and health related and holistic Module Leader: Lesley Queen nursing / therapeutic needs of patient or clients, their families and other carers. Identify, initiate and critically evaluate through synthesis an Suitable for: Registered Practitioners appropriate multi-disciplinary interventions and resources for effective supportive and palliative care for individuals Unregistered Practitioners and groups. Allied Health Professionals Initiate and contribute to multidisciplinary therapeutic Mental Healthcare strategies designed to promote health and prevent disease Professionals in individuals and groups. Registered Nurses Critically analyse the impact of dying on the patient and Health Visitors their family and to initiate effective supportive strategies. Social Care Practitioners Critically evaluate strategies for quality assurance in Clergy supportive and palliative care and implement service improvements. Assessment: Delivered at: Academic Assignment 100% St Margaret’s Somerset Hospice Cost: On application 49 ANAESTHETIC CARE – ENHANCED PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB354 Summary: This module will enable the practitioner to develop the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required to deliver competent anaesthetic assistance and to manage the care of the patient undergoing anaesthesia. Credits: 20 Aims: To develop a critical, reflective practitioner who can apply higher level knowledge to evaluate and manage the care of patients undergoing anaesthesia. To develop specialist knowledge, clinical skills and expertise enabling the practitioner to provide competent skilled assistance throughout anaesthetic procedures. Module Leader: Elizabeth Best Outcomes: Critically analyse and implement specialist knowledge and skills to deliver effective anaesthetic assistance. Systematically assess and manage clinical events to deliver appropriate, safe, evidence based care to a patient undergoing anaesthesia.. Critically evaluate the role and responsibilities of the anaesthetic assistant in enhancing care delivery. Systematically examine the boundaries and influences of ethical and legal issues which arise in the delivery of anaesthetic practice. Collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary theatre team to promote effective teamwork. Delivered at: Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Taught hours: 30 (10 sessions) Suitable for: • Registered Nurses Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass/ Fail Cost: On application Contact: • Liz Best Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] • Tracy Hodcroft Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust [email protected] • Andy Robinson Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust [email protected] • Karen Evans Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust karen,[email protected] 50 AN INTRODUCTION TO WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH SEXUAL PROBLEMS DEGREE LEVEL HEAB356 Summary: A course to develop knowledge and increase confidence in working with people with sexual problems in health and related settings. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Aims: To provide students with a basic knowledge and understanding of the biological and psychological aspects of human sexual function. To introduce students to the skills and methods used to assess and treat sexual dysfunction. Outcomes: Demonstrate an informed understanding of the development, adjustments and changes in human sexuality through the life cycle. Describe and critically discuss the range and variety of emotional and sexual elements of couple relationships. Describe and critically discuss female and male sexual function and the range of dysfunction that can affect this. Analytically reflect on personal experiences of sexual development in relation to the theoretical perspectives of Sex Therapy. Incorporate informed awareness of the impact of the wider social context especially in relation to race, religion, power, class, gender, the individual and the couple, and choice. Systematically apply a variety of evidence based practice skills. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Module Leader: Michael Kirkpatrick Suitable for: Health & Social Care Professionals who encounter clients / patients with sexual problems Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application 51 ADVANCING PRACTICE IN LONG TERM CONDITIONS MANAGEMENT DEGREE LEVEL HEAB358 Summary: This module has been designed to provide an evidence-based, clinically relevant course that is applicable to a range of clinical areas in community/primary care environment. The course is appropriate for community based healthcare professionals across the disciplines. The intention is that after successful completion of your studies you will be able to make a significant contribution to the delivery of clinical services and management of Long Term Conditions. The module equips students to lead and implement informed change in the practice of Long Term Conditions Management. Aims: To provide contemporary knowledge, skills and competencies for practitioners who wish to advance their practice to effectively manage a range of long-term conditions. To develop clinical competencies associated with a range of long-term conditions, assessment methods and interventions. To highlight the significance and application of links between research / audit and evidence based care in the management of long-term conditions. Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of a range of long-term conditions providing an evidence base for their management and treatment. Demonstrate a critical understanding of case management and its application to patients with multiple, complex needs. Systematically apply the principles of clinical assessment of patients including the ability to take a thorough history and carry out a physical examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, musculo-skeletal and neurological systems, identifying abnormalities and offering a rationale for his/her actions. Demonstrate the ability and underpinning knowledge to initiate and interpret relevant investigations for patients with long-term conditions. Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and demonstrate leadership to ensure high quality, effective care and treatment for patients with long-term conditions. Provide care, which critically evaluates and applies ethical reasoning, knowledge, skills and research findings for patients with long-term conditions. Identify, discuss and evaluate policy and professional issues related to this area of healthcare. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 16.5 Guided Study Hours: 10-12 per week Module Leader: Helen Lyndon Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 50% OSCE Exam 50% (Including Pharmacology Test) Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 52 ENHANCED MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA AND CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULOMONARY DISEASE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB361 Summary: This module has been designed to provide an evidence-based, clinically relevant course that is applicable to a range of clinical areas in both primary and secondary care environments. The course is appropriate for all hospital and community based healthcare disciplines who work with respiratory patients. The intention is that after successful completion of study staff will be able to make a significant contribution to the care of patients with respiratory disease. Credits: 40 There are many conditions and diseases affecting the respiratory system. The two most common of these, asthma and COPD, are responsible for high levels of morbidity and mortality and use considerable NHS resources. In view of this the course is primarily focused on these two conditions. This is to ensure that students’ gain a depth and range of skills and knowledge to effectively care for these patients. Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Aims: To enhance and influence the knowledge and skills of health care professionals interested in the effective management of asthma and COPD. To develop a range of clinical competencies in using a variety of assessment methods and interventions. To highlight the significance and application of links between research / audit and evidence based care relating to the management of asthma and COPD. Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Jill Waldron Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Outcomes: Link an in-depth knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the Cornwall respiratory system to the pathophysiology of asthma and COPD. PL31 1QH Demonstrate systematic competence in the use of appropriate assessment methods and offer a rationale for choice. Systematically assess the impact of chronic respiratory conditions on patients, their families and carers. Systematically construct evidence based treatment plans which provide support for patients with asthma and COPD and their carers. Critically determine effective pharmacological management and choice of delivery device, with reference to current protocols and guidelines. Lead and work collaboratively with other health care professionals to ensure high quality and effective management of patients with asthma and COPD. Apply critical understanding and application of health promotion and education. Systematically provide care interventions based on ethical reasoning, knowledge, skills and research findings. Critically evaluate the programme of care and the treatment interventions. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] 53 PUBLIC HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT DEGREE LEVEL HEAB364 Summary: This module, together with HEAB365 Applied Practice in Public Health Development comprises a public health development course in health needs assessment. It has been developed for community public health practitioners (health visitors, school nurses, district nurses, practice nurses, community pharmacists, environmental health officers, non-statutory organisation professionals, etc) in support of the public health agenda in the Public Health White Paper ‘Choosing Health’ (DH 2004) and the community oriented health and social care White Paper ‘Our Health, Our Care, Our Say’ (DH 2006). Community public health practitioners will therefore gain the knowledge and skills required to actively seek out opportunities to assess health need, and promote and protect health in a variety of settings. Credits: 20 Aims: To equip students with the underpinning skills and knowledge to undertake a systematic health needs assessment and make recommendations for interventional change. Cost: On application Outcomes: Critically analyse and apply public health data for a comprehensive public health needs assessment of individuals, groups, and populations. Critically review the importance of the determinants of health on a population. Critically assess the significance of different risk factors in a population Systematically interpret Health Needs Assessment findings and make recommendations for public health programmes, services and policy interventions. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Kevin Elliston Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% 54 ENHANCED PARKINSON’S DISEASE MANAGEMENT DEGREE LEVEL HEAB366 Summary: This module has been designed to provide an evidencebased, clinically relevant course that is applicable to a range of clinical areas in both primary and secondary care environments. The course is appropriate for nurses and allied health professionals with an interest in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) working in the South West peninsula. The intention is that after successful completion of your studies you will be able to make a significant contribution to people with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers. The module will be delivered through the PD Clinical Managed Network meetings held across the county. Credits: 40 Aims: To enable students to become competent in assessing, planning, delivering, evaluating and leading the care of people with Parkinson’s Disease; and to give support and advice to carers. To develop clinical competencies in a range of Parkinson’s Disease assessment methods and interventions. Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Outcomes: Demonstrate a significant knowledge and critical understanding of the physical and psychosocial implications of Parkinson’s disease for the individual and carer. Systematically assess, plan, implement and critically evaluate the care of the Parkinson’s Disease patient and their carer. Lead and work effectively and collaboratively to meet the needs of the individual client and demonstrate leadership to ensure high quality, effective management of Parkinson’s disease. Systematically apply an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s Disease and analysis of its pharmacological management and use this to support the learning of others. Critically apply relevant evidence to support care management. Identify, discuss and apply political and professional issues related to this area of healthcare. Delivered at: Cornwall NHS Partnership Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 12 Module Leader: Lynne Osborne Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 55 LEADING ADVANCES IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE OF OLDER ADULTS DEGREE LEVEL HEAB367 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who care for the older adult with mental health problems in a general setting. This module will link evidence based theory to current clinical practice and provide strategies in order to improve service delivery and give effective high quality care. Credits: 20 Aims: To develop expertise in the provision of effective evidence based approaches to the care of the older adult with mental health problems and to make a positive contribution to the effective service delivery and change management. Module Leader: Maggi Douglas-Dunbar Outcomes: Integrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the brain and the physiological changes associated with ageing and disease to inform practice. Recognise and assess early signs and symptoms of potential complications or deterioration of the patient with mental health needs. Plan and implement effective care interventions for patients with a variety of mental health problems. Critically analyse ethical, moral and cultural issues relating to the care and treatment of the older person with mental health issues. Effectively communicate with members of the care team to enhance the patient’s journey and to support and empower patient / carers / relatives and colleagues. Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage change in the working environment in support of people with mental health. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 11 Presentation Days: 1 Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Registered Nurses Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practical Assessment Pass / Fail Cost: On application 56 MENTORSHIP DEGREE LEVEL HEAB370 Summary: This inter-professional module will prepare the course member for a role where they will contribute to the assessment and facilitation of students and the development of education within their practice setting. To achieve this, course members will have the opportunity to engage in a number of different learning perspectives. By participating in problem based learning in small groups and lead lectures they will be enabled to analyse and synthesise mentorship concepts and ideas. These will be supplemented by skills rehearsal to promote inter-assessor reliability. Further learning opportunities will arise from distance learning, guided study, and reflective practice. Three themes are drawn together in a Portfolio of evidence to demonstrate integration of the theory and practice of mentorship. The three themes of contextual issues, specific programme curriculum and assessment of practice will be integral to the evidence provided in the Portfolio, which will include reflection. All components of evidence will be mapped to the module learning outcomes and Advisory Standards for Mentorship (UKCC, 2000). Aims: To develop an advanced knowledge and critical awareness of mentorship in health care practice. Outcomes: Analyse and critically evaluate strategies used to provide effective coaching and facilitation. Analyse factors likely to enhance and impede the provision of mentorship in practice settings. Identify and critically reflect on issues arising from assessment in practice situations, including inter-assessor reliability. Critically evaluate the contextual issues in healthcare and education that influence the development and implementation of practice education. Illustrate the ability to work effectively as part of a team, including working through difficulties and conflicts. Use reflective skills in practice to explore knowledge, skills and attitudes which inform and facilitate practice. Demonstrate an understanding and ability to work with a range of assessment and appraisal systems which are relevant to practice settings. Delivered at: Royal Devon & Exeter Foundation Trust South Western Ambulance Service Trust Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Adele Kane Suitable for: Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application Contact: Lois Goding Royal Devon & Exeter Foundation Trust [email protected] Lizzie Ryan South Western Ambulance Service Trust [email protected] 57 PSYCHIATRIC MEDICINES AND THERAPEUTICS DEGREE LEVEL HEAB387 Summary: This module has been designed to provide an evidencebased, clinically relevant course that is applicable to a range of clinical areas in mental health care within primary/community care environments. The course is appropriate for mental health practitioners who wish develop competence and knowledge in the area of psychiatric medicines and therapeutics. The intention is that after successful completion of your studies you will be able to make a significant contribution to people with mental health illness. You may possibly go on to attend the Nurse Prescribing module. Credits: 40 Aims: To enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the application of effective evidence-based medication management within a mental health environment enabling the development of strategies to encourage concordance. To enable the practitioner to critically assess, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and tolerability of psychotropic medication. Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Level: 6 Taught Days: 7 Module Leader: Lindsay Parkin Suitable for: Registered Mental Health Practitioners Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Outcomes: Westheath Avenue Bodmin Demonstrate an in-depth critical understanding of the Cornwall absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of medicinal agents and the significance of different dosage PL31 1QH [email protected] formulations. Critically differentiate and understand the specific modes of action, therapeutic effects and side-effects of commonly used psychotropic agents. Critically apply an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the tools most frequently employed to monitor the effectiveness and tolerability of medications used to treat mental disorders. Critically analyse and understand the issues relating to concordance. Provide detailed and comprehensive medicines information to patients, carers and fellow members of the team. Systematically identify and apply a local framework for supervision related to medication management issues as a prescriber. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 58 INTERMEDIATE COURSE IN FAMILY THERAPY AND SYSTEMIC PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAB397 Summary: This module focuses on the theory and develops the practice of family therapy in the context both of its historical development and its current position in health and social care provision. The taught content informs and complements the skills development component. Aims: To develop students’ learning by systematically deepening and broadening their understanding of systemic concepts and the relationship of these concepts with ideas and practice in other psychotherapies and healthcare/social interventions. To provide trainees with knowledge and skills necessary for systemic practice in their agencies and local work network. To prepare trainees for qualifying training in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice. Outcomes: Demonstrate familiarity with the AFT Code of Ethics and its implications in practice. Discuss critically the impact of key legislative frameworks (e.g. Children Act and Mental Health Act. Evaluate theoretical underpinnings critically and to explore ideas and their application to different families and contexts. Discuss and evaluate critically differences and similarities between a range of approaches in systemic therapy including theory of change. Evaluate critically some relevant areas of research. Apply the consultation process in relation to systemic practice Use of an awareness of personal development processes in self-reflexive ways in practice. Adapt appropriate skills and techniques to their own personal area of practice. Demonstrate a commitment to actively promote ethical, anti-discriminatory practice and to highlight and critique culturally-based assumptions. Discuss systemic practice verbally and in writing. Convene, engage and work systemically with a range of client groups. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 13 Supervised Practice Hours: 60 Module Leader: Nigel Smith Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Unregistered Practitioners Allied Health Professionals Mental Healthcare Professionals Health Visitors Other Health Care Assessment: Coursework 100% Practice Pass / Fail Cost: On application 59 MEDICATION MANAGEMENT DEGREE LEVEL HEAC306 Summary: This is a skills based course that focuses on evidence based research related to pharmacological interventions in the management of psychosis. It introduces a range of tools to assess psychopathology and the efficacy, and side effects, of anti-psychotic medication. The course introduces effective techniques for identifying clients’ attitudes to medication which may inhibit, or prevent, treatment concordance. Emphasis is also placed on addressing physical health issues in relation to treatment with antipsychotic medication. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Deborah Reeves Suitable for: Aims: Mental Healthcare To critically examine contemporary developments in the aetiology Professionals of psychosis and appropriate pharmacological interventions. To facilitate the students competence in assessing patients’ psychopathology, attitudes towards treatment, insight, and antipsychotic medication. To facilitate the students competence in implementing a range of interventions that enhance treatment compliance in psychosis. Outcomes: Critically examine the concept of psychosis and current research related to its signs, symptoms and causes. Define the role of medication within the stress vulnerability model. Understand the mode of action, therapeutic effects and side effects of antipsychotic medication and the means of assessing these. Apply methods of assessing and monitoring responses to antipsychotic medication and develop strategies to manage any side effects. Demonstrate an understanding of the issues relating to concordance with medication. Respond with appropriate information to service users and carers regarding managing antipsychotic medication includes methods of coping with relapse. Undertake an assessment of the symptoms and experience of psychosis using appropriate rating scales. Identify means of differentiating between symptoms of side effects of antipsychotic medication, depression and the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Recognise and promote issues relating to the individuals physical health. Identify a framework for supervision related to medication management issues. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Cost: On application 60 FOUNDATION COURSE IN SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY DEGREE LEVEL HEAC312 Summary: This module focuses on the theory and practice of contemporary Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) in healthcare provision and health enhancement in a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical settings. Credits: 20 Aims: To develop a wider, critical awareness of Solution Focused philosophy and skills. To develop lasting and sustainable skills in the use and delivery of Solution Focused Therapy. Module Leader: Nigel Smith Outcomes: Demonstrate a critical understanding of a solution focused approach to their working environment at a level of clinical work, team and organisational settings. Systematically describe a range of solution focused ideas and approaches and their application in practice. Critically apply solution focused ideas to their own clinical thinking through its use in consultation and supervision. Systematically demonstrate a range of solution focused practice skills. Critically analyse a range of key literature relating to solution focused practice and its developing evidence base. Consistently demonstrate commitment to nondiscriminatory practice and awareness of the impact of the wider social context, especially in respect of race, class, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age and disability. Contextualise the development of solution focused therapy. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Suitable for: • Registered Practitioners • Unregistered Practitioners • Allied Health Professionals • Registered Nurses • Mental Healthcare Professionals • Health Visitors Assessment: Academic Assignment 50% Practical Assessment 50% Cost: On application 61 CORE CONCEPTS IN INTENSIVE CARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC313 Summary: This module is designed for healthcare professionals who want to critically examine core concepts of intensive care practice. It will facilitate exploration and appraisal of the contemporary evidence base, whilst providing opportunity to enhance clinical competence. The course provides an integration of the physiological, nursing, social and psychological aspects, which underpin the practice of intensive care. Credits: 20 Aims: To facilitate students to develop and demonstrate the specialist knowledge, skill and attitude underpinning competent, clinically effective practice in intensive care settings. Suitable for: This module is open to all registered health care professionals i.e. registered nurses, ODPs and physiotherapists with a minimum of 6 months critical care (level 3) experience. Outcomes: Critically analyse, evaluate and apply contemporary evidence to support professional practice in intensive care. Contribute to creation of a culture/environment supportive of a multi-disciplinary approach to intensive care practice that empowers patients, relatives, carers and colleagues. Demonstrate personal responsibility and professional practice that appreciates the ethical and legal dimensions associated with delivery of intensive care. Consistently demonstrate clinical competence (knowledge, skill and attitudes) within a level 3 (DH, 2000) intensive care setting, collating evidence from a variety of sources to support progression and professional practice. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 8 Module Leader: Peter Branfield Assessment: Course work 100% Practice Pass / Fail Cost: On application 62 ACCEPTANCE AND CHANGE IN PSYCHOLOGICAL THERAPY FOR PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL INSTABILITY DEGREE LEVEL HEAC315 Summary: This module has been designed to provide an evidence-based, clinically relevant course for students who are involved in providing case management and psychological interventions to individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder. Credits: 40 Aims: To facilitate the development of the required knowledge and skills to provide evidence based therapeutic interventions as a member of a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy team. Module Leader: Mike Hostick Outcomes: Critically evaluate Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) theory and research. Conduct a biosocial assessment and behavioural analysis. Construct a DBT theory-driven case formulation. Demonstrate competent application of a range of therapeutic and case management skills by working therapeutically with two or more clients. Provide care which critically evaluates and applies ethical reasoning Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain long-term therapeutic relationships with clients Interact effectively within a DBT consultation team by; defining and communicating complex issues in therapy, using phenomenological and empathic descriptions of clients and their behaviour, reflecting on own and others responses and providing support to colleagues Engage effectively in debate about issues in treatment to promote compassionate and anti-discriminatory practice Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 8 Suitable for: This is a specialist clinical skills course for candidates who already have experience of working in this subject field. The anticipated and underpinning attributes that candidates should normally have are: At least two years experience of working in a therapeutic capacity with people with problems associated with emotional instability and impulsivity. Access to weekly consultation meetings with a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy team throughout the module. General counselling skills and/or CBT skills. Candidates are expected to have completed an essential reading list before commencing this module. Assessment: Coursework 100% Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 63 CAPABLE PRACTICE IN ACUTE INPATIENT CARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC330 Summary: A module to develop capable practice for those working in mental health acute inpatient care settings with patients who have demanding and complex needs. This potentially includes patients who might pose a risk to themselves or others and who may be subject to compulsory admission. Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Presentation Day: 1 Aims: To develop enhanced knowledge and competence of students in therapeutic and safe working with patients with complex and demanding needs, and their carers, in mental health acute inpatient care settings. Outcomes: Demonstrate an awareness of the influence of the range of patients’ needs and environmental issues upon the therapeutic milieu. Demonstrate the development of skills in leading and managing aspects of the mental health acute inpatient care setting. Facilitate constructive team approaches to effective working in the mental health acute inpatient setting. Systematically assess the needs of individuals with complex mental health problems. Demonstrate skills in the informed use of therapeutic response strategies to facilitate recovery. Critically analyse the evidence base for practice and national policy in relation to mental health acute inpatient care. Demonstrate achievement of core capabilities necessary to facilitate recovery through the provision of therapeutic and safe mental health acute inpatient care. Delivered at: Devon Partnership Trust Module Leader: Terri Warr Suitable for: Mental Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practice Pass / Fail Cost: On application 64 UNDERSTANDING RECOVERY PRINCIPLES AND THEIR APPLICATION TO PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC331 Summary: The aim of this module is to develop the students understanding of the recovery approach and its principles (including competencies and qualities) within a historical and socio political frame work. It is anticipated that this module will prepare you to deliver a recovery orientated way of working, provide training and supervision for colleagues and have a greater understanding of what elements are needed in a recovery orientated service. Credits: 20 The indicative content will include: Definitions of recovery and an exploration of recovery principles, the history of psychiatry and mental health services, relevant government legislation and its social context, the current socio-political context, the growth of the recovery movement, its origins and driving forces, recovery research, personal accounts of recovery from service users, an examination of stigma and its socio economic consequences for service users, wellness Recovery Action Planning and other self management tools, narrative therapy in the context of the person’s life and present circumstances, recovery at a personal, team, organisational, national and international level. Module Leader: John Good Aims: To help students to develop a thorough understanding of the recovery approach and its application to practice. Outcomes: Demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles underpinning the recovery approach. Critically assess their present working environment in relation to recovery principles. Critically analyse the practice issues that need to be addressed to deliver a recovery focused service Systematically apply recovery principles in their work with service users. Systematically evaluate their work within the context of recovery principles. Delivered at: Devon Partnership Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Guided Study Days: 6 Presentation Days: 1 Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Mental Healthcare Professionals Registered Nurses Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Reflective Journal Pass / Fail Cost: On application 65 CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL ADULTS IN NON-CRITICAL CARE ACUTE AREAS DEGREE LEVEL HEAC332 Summary: This is an advanced clinical module, which is designed for multidisciplinary practitioners to enhance their skills of critical analysis to assess and manage critically ill adults in acute non-critical areas. This module is offered in Plymouth, Truro, Torbay, Exeter and Barnstable sites between once and twice a year in the Autumn / Winter and Spring / Summer. The indicative content will include: a review of respiratory, cardiac, renal and neurological major bodily systems; the recognition and assessment of a patient at risk; care of the adult compromised by critical illness. Also a review of local and national standards of care; management of a compromised patient including psychological, social, ethical and legal aspects of care and leadership skills with the wider healthcare team to ensure effective management of the critically ill adult in acute non critical care areas. Aims: To enhance and increase the practitioner’s knowledge, skills and competencies in caring for the critically ill adult in noncritical care acute areas. To provide the practitioner with a framework for critically analysing and treating a patient at risk in order to ensure they receive appropriate care in a timely fashion. Confidence and competence that comes with critical analysis will hep the student to understand the psychological, social, ethical and legal implications on critical illness and the effects these may have on the a patient, relative or multi-disciplinary team. Outcomes: Systematically assess, implement, analyse and evaluate clinical interventions in critical events to ensure safe care delivery, which recognises ethical and legal issues. Effectively supervise and manage clinical practice within their own area to ensure safe care delivery, which recognises ethical and legal issues. Describe in detail the normal and abnormal physiology of the respiratory, cardiac, renal and neurological systems and relate them to disease and critical signs. Systematically perform, implement and critically evaluate assessment of the critically ill adult. Critically analyse and access data to critically implement appropriate care when necessary. Effectively promote the sharing of critical care skills and knowledge with colleagues. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Guided Study Days: 4 OSCE assessment Day: 1 Presentation Day: 1 Module Leader: TBC Suitable for: Registered Nurses/Midwives Physiotherapists F1/F2 Medical staff ODP Assessment: Coursework 100% OSCE Pass / Fail Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: • Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust • Caroline Jamison Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust [email protected] • Andy Jackson RD&E Foundation Trust [email protected] • Jane Gidman South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] Darryn Alcorn Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust [email protected] 66 MANAGEMENT OF INFECTION PREVENTION DEGREE LEVEL HEAC334 Summary: This module aims to empower the student with comprehensive infection control knowledge, utilising critical thinking to implement evidence-based practice and manage complex and unpredictable situations relating to infection control in the healthcare environment. This will be done using a variety of teaching methods both in and out of the work place. Assessment will be through completion of a written assignment. The indicative content will include antibiotic resistance; new infective agents; resurgence; legislation; guidelines; quality assurance; reflective practice; risk assessment; education; health promotion; isolation; hand hygiene; standard precautions; outbreak management; decontamination;; inoculation injury; management of infectious diseases; surveillance; epidemiology; microbiology; virology; occupational health; accountability; clinical governance;; evidence based practice; multi-professional /agency working; communication; health protection. Aims: To provide students with specialised knowledge and skills relating to the practice of infection control. To enable the students to enhance their role in the work environment. Outcomes: Critically examine the sociological, organisational, environmental and political context of infection control. Facilitate the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives for the prevention of infection Implement and critically evaluate evidence based practice to prevent infection informed by the principles of microbiology, epidemiology and pharmacology Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Maria Bennallick Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Academic Assessment 100% Cost: On application Contact: • Fiona Baker Northern Devon Healthcare Trust [email protected] • • Lynn Kelly South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] • Paul Chisholm Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust [email protected] • Delivered at: Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust Gill Sargeant Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust [email protected] Sharon Hilton Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust [email protected] 67 COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY SKILLS AND THEIR APPLICATION TO MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS DEGREE LEVEL HEAC335 Summary: The module takes a year to complete. The teaching component occupies 30 Thursday mornings. It consists of taught workshops, supervised clinical practice and tutorials. Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 30 The course is intended to provide the route by which the NHS Trust can provide a suitably skilled workforce to meet the requirements of NICE guidelines and the needs and wishes of clients and their carers. It will also provide a route to staff who wish to go on to carry out further training in CBT. On successful completion of the course staff will be able to practice CBT under supervision, and will be expected to provide a minimum of one session per week to the local psychological therapies service. Aims: To facilitate the development of CBT skills in practitioners who work in a therapeutic capacity with people who have mental health problems. Outcomes: Systematically conduct a cognitive behavioural assessment. Set up and maintain a therapeutic contract. Formulate cases using CBT. Critically evaluate cognitive behavioural models and theory. Consistently demonstrate competence in using CBT skills by working therapeutically with referred clients with a range of mental health problems under supervision. Provide evidence of reflexive and reflective practice. Module Leader: Ann Gledhill Suitable for: Registered Mental Health Practitioners Assessment: Academic Assignment 50% Clinical Competencies 50% Cost: On application Contact: Paul Kemp Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] For applications Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] Amanda Cole Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust NHS Plymouth Somerset Partnership NHS & Social Care Trust Devon Partnership Trust NHS Plymouth [email protected] Oriana Rogers Devon Partnership Trust [email protected] 68 MEETING THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING DEGREE LEVEL HEAC336 Summary: This module will enable students to develop the enhanced knowledge and leadership skills required to manage and deliver effective care for patients with a learning disability whilst in the hospital setting. Credits: 20 Aims: To provide a critical analysis and evaluation on an aspect of care of an individual with a learning disability that utilises a problem-solving approach and makes a positive contribution to care provision and service development. Module Leader: Sandra Arnold Outcomes: 1 Demonstrate critical understanding of the specific health needs of patients with a learning disability, including the physical and psychological implications for the individual and their carer. 2 Plan and implement effective care interventions for patients with a learning disability, including communication skills that best meet the need of the individual. 3 Critically analyse the sociological, organisational, environmental and political context of learning disabilities. 4 Demonstrate leadership in developing practice and effecting change in the clinical practice to support people with a learning disability. Assessment: 100% Coursework Delivered at: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 8 Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Cost: On application 69 ADVANCED CLINICAL EXAMINATION SKILLS IN SUPPORTIVE AND PALLIATIVE CARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC338 Summary: This specialist module will enable students to competently perform specific examination skills within a palliative care environment. It provides the opportunity to safely practice examination skills, to study related anatomy and physiology, interpret clinical signs, and to consider and discuss the associated communication, professional and ethical issues. Credits: 40 Aims: To enable senior / experienced practitioners in palliative care with the underpinning knowledge and skills to enable them to safely and competently manage patients with symptoms and signs of palliative care emergencies. Dr Jeff Stephenson Outcomes: 1. Identify the basic anatomical and physiological principles of normal examination of Chest, Abdomen, Cardiovascular System and Central Nervous System (CNS) 2. Demonstrate systematic competence in clinical assessment (history taking and examination) of Chest, Abdomen, Cardiovascular System and Central Nervous System. 3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the relevance of abnormal symptoms and signs of palliative care emergencies by formulating and implementing an appropriate management plan. I. 4. Systematically demonstrate their knowledge of accountability in relation to patient, carers, and members of the MultiDisciplinary Team, including effectively communicating relevant urgent abnormal findings. II. Delivered at: St Lukes Hospice Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Suitable for: Senior / experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists or Practitioners in Palliative Care Assessment: Course work 100 % Practice: Pass / fail OSCE Examination: Pass/Fail Cost: On application 70 HAEMATO-ONCOLOGY DEGREE LEVEL HEAC340 Summary: This course has been developed to complement the courses already offered by the University in the area of oncology nursing. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Aims: To develop underpinning knowledge, critical awareness and clinical competencies in haemato-oncology health care practice. Outcomes: Critically analyse the underlying disease processes and treatment of common haematological conditions Systematically apply the principles of haemato-oncology patient assessment to practice Critically evaluate blood and relevant laboratory and diagnostic results to inform practice interventions Systematically identify factors likely to enhance and influence the provision of haemato-oncology patient care Critically reflect on professional values arising from practice. Delivered at: Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation NHS Trust Module Leader: Kate Denby Suitable for: Registered nurses working in the field of haematooncology, or in an environment where patients with haemato-oncology are nursed Assessment: Coursework: 100% Practice: Pass / Fail Cost: On application 71 ENHANCING THE CARE AND SUPPORT OF THE PERSON WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARER DEGREE LEVEL HEAC342 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who care for the person with dementia and their carer in a general setting. This module will link evidence based theory to current clinical practice and provide strategies in order to improve service delivery and give effective high quality care. Aims: This module is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who care for the person with dementia and their carer in a general setting. This module will link evidence based theory to current clinical practice and provide strategies in order to improve service delivery and give effective high quality care. Outcomes: Integrate comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the brain into informed practice Systematically assess, plan, implement and critically evaluate the care of the person with dementia and their carer requiring a range of interventions Critically analyse ethical / moral / cultural / legal issues relating to the care and treatment of the person with dementia and their families / carers Critically evaluate current evidenced based research in order to implement changes in practice which will enhance the care of the person with dementia and their carer in the general setting Effectively collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to enhance the person with dementia’s journey and to empower patients / carers / relatives Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Maggi Douglas-Dunbar Suitable for: Healthcare workers Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practice Pass/Fail Cost: On application 72 INTERMEDIATE PSYCHODYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY DEGREE LEVEL HEAC345 Summary: This module is for professional staff wishing to gain an understanding of psychodynamic theory and an appreciation of the way in which intra-personal dynamics are played out in the inter-personal situation of clinical practice. All applicants will be interviewed prior to selection to assess the match between their training needs and the course aims and outcomes. Aims: To provide professionals working with adults in mental health settings a basic foundation in the clinical applications of psychodynamic psychotherapy. To develop an understanding of psychodynamic assessment and formulation. To recognise and reflect on some basic therapeutic assumptions and technical issues. To recognise and reflect on ways to meet the emotional and relational needs of clients using mental health services. To develop reflective practice skills to identify personal excellence in practice. Outcomes: Explore basic psychodynamic concepts such as defences, unconscious, transference. Explore and discuss psychodynamic understandings of personality development. Explore a range of psychodynamically-informed interventions and identify ways of incorporating them into current practice, with reference to the evidence-base. Develop skills required to foster psychodynamicallyinformed working practices. Identify appropriate support mechanisms for self and other individuals and teams. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 15 (30 x ½) Module Leader: John Wright / Penelope Garvey Suitable for: Health Care Professionals Social Services Chaplaincy Youth Workers Voluntary Services Assessment: Academic Assessment 50% Clinical Practice 50% Cost: On application 73 EFFECTIVE PROMOTION OF CONTINENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF INCONTINENCE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC348 Summary: This module addresses the issues of knowledge, skills and attitude required by all clinicians that contribute to continence care. The students will critically examine the causes, assessment and treatment of a range of bladder and bowel conditions that affect continence. It is designed to develop in the student an enquiring mind for leading and influencing change in continence service. With subject specific knowledge and skill, students can promote high quality care within the clinical setting through dissemination of evidence-based information. Aims: To advance and influence the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals across the disciplines interested in continence promotion and management of incontinence. To develop clinical competencies in a range of continence assessment methods and interventions. To highlight the significance and application of links between research / audit and evidence based care in continence promotion and management of incontinence. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the normal control of micturition and defaecation; the range of lower urinary tract symptoms and show clinical competence with assessment of bladder & bowel dysfunction. 2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the causes of incontinence, applying knowledge of physical, pathological and psychosocial aspects when assessing a client; as well as health promotion and education and care of this group. 3. Lead the assessment, planning and implementation of evidence based continence promotion and management of incontinence, whilst working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. 4. Provide therapeutic care which critically evaluates and applies ethical reasoning, knowledge, skills and research findings for patients with lower urinary tract and bowel symptoms. 5. Initiate and evaluate changes in practice in ways which will improve the quality of care using clinical audit methodology, whilst recognising the political and professional issues related to this area of healthcare. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Sharon Eustice Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Coursework 100% OSCE Pass/Fail Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 74 ENHANCED ACUTE MEDICAL CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS DEGREE LEVEL HEAC350 Summary: This module will enable the student to critically examine contemporary clinical practice. The student will be able to develop an evidence based underpinning knowledge, and perform skills pertinent to the needs of the older adult in acute care settings. This module will provide strategies in order to provide service delivery and deliver effective high quality care. Credits: 20 Aims: To equip students with the underpinning skills and knowledge to systematically assess, plan and critically evaluate care and service delivery for older adults with acute medical and complex needs. Suitable for: • Registered Practitioners • Allied Health Professionals • Registered Nurses • Assistant Practitioners Outcomes: Systematically assess complex needs of older adults during the acute phase of illness and through to discharge. Critically analyse data produced from the assessment to design evidence based individual care plans. Organise and manage evidence based, safe and highly skilled interventions in care delivery according to the care plan. Critically evaluate responses to care delivery and adjust as complex cases evolve. Consistently demonstrate effective leadership of individual case management and services within the clinical environment. Demonstrate an understanding of governance, applying this construct into individual practice settings. Organise a safe discharge for patients with acute complex needs; demonstrating an understanding of the multi disciplinary team, and their contribution to a safe discharge. Empower the older adult to manage their self care after the acute phase of illness and following discharge. Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practical Assessment Pass / Fail Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Louise Stevens Cost: On application 75 FOUNDATION CLINICAL SKILLS FOR COMMUNITY CARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC351 Summary: Credits: 40 This module will equip students with the underpinning foundation clinical skills for their role as a registered nurse within a community Level: 3 practice setting. Taught Days: Aims: 9 ½ days To equip students with the underpinning knowledge and core skills required to effectively and competently practice in community Module Leader: settings (e.g. local hospital, clinic, home, or care home (Enquiries to Dorothy Orr) environment). Suitable for: Outcomes: Newly qualified Critically analyse the professional, legal, resource and policy registered nurses issues that inform and impact on their practice as a community Return to Practice nurse. Nurses Consistently demonstrate the underpinning knowledge base Registered nurse who required to undertake core clinical competences in practice. require an update Systematically undertake a range of nursing assessments with community based clients to underpin evidence-based care Assessment: plans. Coursework 100 % Practice Pass/Fail Competently deliver and systematically evaluate care within the community setting. Demonstrate critical understanding, knowledge and application Cost: On application to practice of the importance of infection control and universal precautions. Develop effective networks for collaborative working with clinical nurse specialists and other health care practitioners within the field of community health care. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth 76 ENHANCED CARE OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY HUNTINGTON DISEASE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC353 Summary: This module is designed to enable students to improve the quality of care they provide to people affected by Huntington Disease, their families and carers. Contemporary approaches to practical care will be covered. Students will be encouraged to critique their own practice and consider relevant ethical, organisational and legal issues. Aims: To enable students to enhance the quality of care for Huntington Disease patients, their families and carers. Outcomes: Systematically assess the impact of the disease on the physical, mental, emotional and social health of the affected person and their carers. Systematically plan a programme of individualised and where possible evidence-based therapeutic care interventions for the affected person and their carers. Consistently implement and reflect on planned interventions to promote the quality of life of affected persons and their carers. Critically analyse the ethical and legal issues integral to the care of people affected by or at risk of Huntington Disease. Systematically evaluate their interventions and planned programme of care. Delivered at: NHS Plymouth Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Beverley Soltysiak Suitable for: Health and social care workers working with people with HD Assessment: 100% assignment Cost: On application 77 CHILD, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILY EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH DEGREE LEVEL HEAC354 Summary: This module is designed to enable students to critically apply underpinning theory to assess, plan, implement and work in partnership within the comprehensive child, young people and family mental health agenda. Students will develop their critical understanding of national influences and policy directives in this field, especially in the context of promoting emotional wellbeing and mental health. Credits: 20 Aims: To effectively contribute to the promotion and delivery of positive mental health. To undertake informed interventions within the students scope of professional practice. Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Level: 5 Taught Days: 6 +2 Module Leader: Sandra Stewart Assessment: 100% coursework Cost: Outcomes: On application 1. Critically appraise local and national policies directives and provision in order to inform and promote practice. 2. Systematically undertake a comprehensive assessment within the students’ scope of practice to identify risks that impact on the child, young people emotional wellbeing and mental health and their family. 3. Systematically plan, implement and evaluate stepped care approaches identified within national guidelines. 4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of an identified psychotherapeutic/behavioural model in practice. 5. Demonstrate informed leadership and collaborative working with multi – agency/disciplinary bodies. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 78 BUSINESS PLANNING AND SERVICE IMPROVEMENT IN HEALTHCARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC355 Summary: This module will enable the student to understand the organisational context within which they work so that they can contribute creative and innovative ideas to improve service delivery and influence senior mangers and key stakeholders. Credits: 20 The indicative content will cover , Personal effectiveness Strategic overview to incorporate internal and external influences, Understanding of the individual organisation culture and complexity, Impact of political influences Business planning,, Service improvement and use of service improvement tools, Introduction to cost effectiveness Module Leader: Sharon Russell The module runs 3 times a year and combines with the Management Resources and Information Technology in Healthcare/ of Management and Leadership of People and Teams in Healthcare modules Aims: To develop the students understanding of the strategic influences on the organisation and apply this knowledge in the business planning process in order to improve service delivery and adapt to increasing cost pressures. Outcomes: Critically evaluate individual performance and effectiveness within own work environment Critically analyse the industry sector and identify organisational key drivers Formulate local business planning incorporating wider strategic influences Propose service improvements and make recommendations for implementation Describe funding streams and critically analyse the impact on the organisation Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 5 Suitable for: Staff who are in a management or team leader role Assessment Theory 100% Cost: On Application 79 MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC356 Summary: This module will allow students to explore a range of resources that enables the management of service delivery taking into account controls, constraints and opportunities of the working environment and challenge current working practices. The indicative content will cover Managing Budgets, Health and Safety, Risk Management, Project Management, Information Technology, Information Security, Report Writing, Legal systems and processes Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 5 Module Leader: Sharon Russell Suitable for: Staff who are in a management or team leader role Assessment The module runs 3 times a year and combines with the Theory 100% Business Planning and Service Improvement in Healthcare / of Management and Leadership of People and Teams in Healthcare modules Cost: On Application Aims: To develop the students understanding and use of a range of resources available to deliver the service. Outcomes: Critically analyse budget statements and identify the impact of financial constraints and the effect on the organisation Critically assess and evaluate governance frameworks with regards to health, safety and risk taking into account legal systems and processes Critically identify the key principles of project management and its application in practice Critically appraise the range of information technology resources, systems and security compliance Demonstrate effective report writing skills Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust 80 MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP OF PEOPLE AND TEAMS IN HEALTHCARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC357 Summary: This module will enable students to manage staff to maximise performance through inspirational and motivational leadership Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 6.5 The indicative content will cover Employment Law, Equality and Diversity, Leadership Theory, Change Theory, Stress Management, Communications Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching Skills and Negotiation and Influencing Skills Module Leader: Sharon Russell Suitable for: Staff who are in a management or team leader role The module runs 3 times a year and combines with the Business Planning and Service Improvement in Healthcare / Assessment Management Resources and Information Technology in Theory 100% Healthcare. Aims: To enable the student to effectively manage a workforce team aligning performance to local organisational requirements in accordance with human resources legislative frameworks and strategic objectives of the organisation Outcomes: Critically evaluate employment law and its impact on service while taking into account equality and diversity in practice Critically appraise the range of leadership styles and demonstrate in practice effective leadership skills Formulate strategies to lead change and evaluate its affect on the organisation Identify and evaluate the key stresses of the organisation and formulate effective strategies to manage and limit the impact on service delivery Apply and critically evaluate a range of communication, negotiating and influencing skills acknowledging cultural differences and emotional intelligence theory Critically appraise the role coaching plays with regards to organisational leadership Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Cost: On Application 81 AN INTRODUCTION TO NURSING THE CRITICALLY ILL CHILD IN THE GENERAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT DEGREE LEVEL HEAC358 Summary: This course provides an introduction to paediatric critical care skills for adult intensive care nurses. It will enable the experienced adult intensive care nurse to further develop and utilise appropriate professional skills to care for the critically ill child in an ICU environment. Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 8 Aim: Clinical Weeks: 2 To equip experienced intensive care nurses with the additional underpinning knowledge and skills to enable them Module Leader: to care for the critically ill child. Louise Knapman Outcomes: Systematically assess the health status of a seriously ill child. Critically formulate an evidence-based care plan for the critically ill child and his/her family in the Intensive Care Unit. Systematically undertake the planned care of a child admitted to the Intensive Care Unit Critically evaluate the care plan for the critically ill child and his/her family in the Intensive Care Unit. Consistently demonstrate critical thinking and decision making in emergency and rapidly changing situations Delivered at: Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust Suitable for: Experienced adult intensive care nurses to further develop and utilise appropriate professional skills to care for the critically ill child in the Intensive Care Unit in a District General Hospital. Assessment: Coursework: 100% OSCEs: Pass/ Fail Cost: On Application 82 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF NEUROSCIENCE CARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC369 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational and practice needs of registered practitioners in order to provide high quality and evidence based practice.It is anticipated the student will develop in their role as a competent healthcare practitioner, from a variety of healthcare settings who effectively manages adults or children with neurological disorders Credits: 20 Over 12 weeks, the indicative content will provide an overview of the management of a wide range of neurological conditions. This will include related Neuroanatomy and physiology, assessment, care planning and evaluation of the neuroscience patient within the acute healthcare setting Suitable for: Registered Nurses Allied Professionals Aims: The aim of this module is to develop a foundation of underpinning knowledge and skills to provide effective evidence based approaches to neuroscience practice Outcomes: Systematically assess the care needs of the neuroscience patient and their family/carers. Formulate evidence based care plans to effectively meet the needs of the neuroscience patient and their family/carers. Effectively and consistently implement and evaluate care using an evidence based approach. Apply detailed knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, disease and treatment processes of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System to practice. Constructively engage with the multidisciplinary team and other service providers to deliver and co-ordinate care. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Paula Wooldridge Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 83 ADVANCING NEUROSCIENCE PRACTICE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC370 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational and practice needs of registered practitioners in order to provide high quality and evidence based practice. The student will be expected to develop expertise and provide effective evidence based approaches to specific neuroscience disorders in order to make positive contributions to service delivery. Credits: 20 Over 12 weeks, the indicative content will provide an overview of the management of a wide range of neurological conditions such as acute cerebral and spinal cord injuries, stroke, neurological infections, selective degenerative disorders and tumours. Suitable for: Registered Nurses Allied Professionals Aims: To develop expertise and apply specialist knowledge and skills to provide effective evidence based approaches to specific neuroscience disorders in order to advance neuroscience service delivery Outcomes: Systematically analyse practice within own clinical areas. Critically apply evidenced based research to inform changes in practice that will enhance patient care within the neuroscience setting. Critically review complex issues relating to the care, treatment and support of clients and their families / carers. Critically evaluate practice within own clinical area to support progression and professional practice of self and others. Systematically formulate effective multidisciplinary strategies to enhance and lead neuroscience practice in their own area. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 6 Module Leader: Paula Wooldridge Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 84 SPECIALIST PRACTICE IN STROKE CARE DEGREE LEVEL HEAC371 Summary: This module addresses the issues of specialist knowledge and skills required by all clinicians who contribute to stroke services. The students will critically examine the role of all team members and explore ways that individual clinicians can enhance their roles to provide an evidence based, interdisciplinary approach to stroke services supported by skills blending. Aims: To enable healthcare professionals to become effective key personnel in the delivery and enhancement of stroke services. Credits: 40 Level: 6 Taught Days: 14 Guided Study Days: 3 Module Leader: Maggie Scott Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Outcomes: Systematically assess the needs of the stroke patient, their carer’s and family. Critically construct an evidence based care plan for patients with a stroke Consistently implement planned programmes of care for patients with a stroke Effectively participate in evaluating the planned programme of care and ongoing stroke patients needs Communicate effectively with the stroke patient and carer, guiding strategies to promote wellbeing and reduce their incidence of further stroke Demonstrate participation in Stroke service improvement Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practice Pass / Fail Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH 85 MINOR INJURIES SKILLS & PRACTICE DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB261 Summary: This module aims to facilitate the acquisition of the knowledge and expertise required to assess patients attending with minor injuries. It will also develop the skills required to implement clinically effective, evidence based care. Using a variety of teaching and learning styles it is anticipated that at the end of the module the student will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the theory and practice relating to common minor injuries. Indicative content within the programme will include professional and medico-legal issues, plastering techniques, wound assessment and management including suturing techniques, understanding of soft tissue and skeletal trauma, simple ophthalmic trauma and advanced life support. Skills will be developed to assess such minor injuries using recognised assessment approaches linked to evidence based practice. This will ensure that appropriate and clinically effective care is provided both to the patient and their families/carers in the minor injury setting. Opportunities will be provided to evaluate current methods of practice and identify strategies for the implementation and development of relevant research and evidence based care into clinical practice. Aims: To develop a sound theory and practice framework for history taking, systematic and accurate clinical examination, clinical problem solving and decision-making. To develop clinical management plans for commonly presenting minor injuries. Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of the theory & practice relating to common minor injuries. Assess minor injuries utilising appropriate methods and tools of assessment according to current evidence based practice. Implement appropriate and clinically effective care to patients and their families/carers. Evaluate current methods of practice and identify opportunities for the implementation and development of relevant research and evidence-based care into clinical practice. Apply knowledge of health promotion issues and select appropriate health promotion strategies for patients. Delivered at: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 7 Module Leader: Dee Hore Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 86 GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY AND RELATED PROCEDURES FOR NURSES DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB280 Summary: This module is fourteen days in length, divided into two study blocks. The first nine-day block is preceded by an introductory day that introduces the themes of the course and allows exploration of individual needs in all areas of theory and practice. Opportunity is provided for clinical experience in the endoscopy setting. The second five day block follows a period of approximately six weeks practice in the student’s place of work and is designed to build on experience already gained and encourages reflection on the broader role of the endoscopy practitioner. Credits: 20 The module focuses on the development of specialist skills that are practice based and aimed at providing the optimum care environment for this patient group. It is designed for nurses caring for the adult population undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in oesophogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) and colonoscopy. Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Key Skills Pass / Fail Aims: To facilitate the acquisition of the knowledge base and expertise to implement the delivery of clinically effective care to patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Outcomes: Provides care which applies specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of patients requiring gastrointestinal endoscopic and related interventions. Applies an in-depth knowledge of physiological, pathological, social and cultural aspects that influence the care of the client group. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Level: 5 Taught Days: 14 Module Leader: Jo Billyard Suitable for: Registered Nurses Cost: On application 87 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF RENAL NURSING DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB284 Summary: Renal Nursing is a constantly changing and challenging care environment. Credits: 20 This module has been designed to meet the educational and practice needs of qualified practitioners in order to provide high quality and evidence based care in a renal or renal related clinical environment. Taught Days: 9 The indicative content will cover renal anatomy, disease processes, acute, chronic and end stage renal disease, pre dialysis care/education, nutrition and pharmacology, renal replacement therapies and transplantation issues. Level: 5 Guided Study Days: 3 Module Leader: Sharon Russell Suitable for: Registered Nurses The module runs once a year and combines with the Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing NURB 285 (Specialist Skills Module). Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Aims: To support and facilitate the practitioner’s development and skills appropriate to renal nursing, enabling them to link theory and evidence based practice to promote a flexible and individual approach to care. Cost: On application Outcomes: Adapt previous knowledge and experience to changing concepts in renal nursing and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate knowledge of the disease processes that can cause renal insufficiency/failure and provide appropriate care to the acute, chronic and end stage renal patient. Demonstrate the ability to deliver appropriate care for patients requiring a wide range of treatment modalities. Demonstrate the ability to describe, analyse and reflect on evidence-based research within the renal setting. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust 88 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF RENAL NURSING (SPECIALIST SKILLS) DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB285 Summary: Renal Nursing is a constantly changing and challenging care environment. Credits: 20 This module has been designed to develop the knowledge and skills of qualified practitioners in order to be able to provide high quality and evidence based specialist care in a renal or renal related clinical environment. Taught Days: 9 The indicative content will cover high dependency renal care, continuous renal replacement therapies/therapeutic plasma exchange, short and long term complications of renal replacement therapies/transplantation, dialysis adequacy, ethics, and quality assurance issues. The module runs once a year and combines with the Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing NURB 284. Aims: To support and facilitate the practitioner’s development and skills appropriate to renal nursing, enabling them to link specialist theory and evidence based practice to promote a flexible and individual approach to care. Outcomes: Demonstrate the provision of specialist renal care and information to patients and their families in cases of renal disease, dialysis and transplantation. Demonstrate the ability to problem solve renal replacement therapies and transplant care/issues. Identify the ethical/moral/cultural issues relating to care of the renal patient. Demonstrate strategies which applies knowledge, skill and evidence based research to meet the needs of the renal patient when dealing with health promotion issues/health education programmes. Demonstrate the ability to describe, analyse and reflect on evidence-based research in the renal setting. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 5 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Sharon Russell Suitable for: Registered Nurses Assessment: Coursework 100% Practice Pass / Fail Cost: On application 89 BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF THORACIC CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB288 Summary: This module is designed to meet the educational and practice needs of qualified practitioners who provide Thoracic care. The design of the module is to focus on the patient’s journey through the cardiothoracic centre. This module is part of a nine month cardiothoracic course which commences annually in September or it can be purchased as a stand alone module. The indicative content will include cardiothoracic anatomy and physiology, Aetiology of Disease Process. Ventilation-perfusion ratio and causes of changes, Pre-assessment clinics/patient admission procedure. Identification of risk factors and interventions. Surgical Interventions for Thoracic and Oesophageal Cancer. Nutritional Assessment and Support, Chemotherapy-Radiotherapy, Counselling. Chest X-ray Interpretation, Ventilatory Support CPAP BI-PAP, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. Principles of caring for a patient with a chest drain following Thoracic surgery, Observing Thoracic surgery, theatre escort. Accompanying the patient through High Dependency Care. Principles of effective pain control, Epidural and Patient controlled analgesia, Immediate Post-Operative Care, Discharge Preparation, Palliative and Community Care. National Service Framework Cancer Plan. Follow up clinics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pharmacology and Research. Aims: The aim of the module is to develop practitioners who are competent and capable of responding to the challenge of flexibility within a Thoracic care setting, by teaching clinical skills based on integration of theory and practice. Outcomes: Provides safe and effective care of the thoracic patient requiring investigation and surgical interventions. Understands the implications of early recognition of anticipated complications of the thoracic patient and alleviates symptoms by identifying, planning and prioritising interventions. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of integration of physiological, pathological, psychological, sociological and cultural components to provide individualised patient care for the thoracic patient. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to support thoracic patients/ relatives/ carers and colleagues. Provide care which applies knowledge, skills and research findings to meet the needs of the thoracic patient with a broader understanding of health promotion and health care provision. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Jackie Scobie Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 90 CARE OF THE PATIENT REQUIRING CHEMOTHERAPY DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB292 Summary: Credits: 20 This module is designed to enable the student to develop an enquiring and critical approach to the care of adults Level: 5 receiving chemotherapy. Taught Days: 10 This module is designed to enable the student to develop enhanced skills in the delivery of chemotherapy and acquire Clinical Placement Days: 2 new competencies that will enable them to assume significant clinical and leadership responsibilities within the Module Leader: organisation. Julia Steer The indicative content will include psychological impact of cancer and its treatment, overview of the National Cancer Plan, use of vascular access devices, pharmacological aspects of cancer chemotherapy, the management of chemotherapy emergencies, major side-effects associated with chemotherapy, care of the immuno-compromised patient, relevant health and safety, principles of the cell cycle and information and support for patients. Aims: To facilitate practitioners in the development of appropriate knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to underpin the safe delivery of clinically effective, evidence based, patient-centred care essential to work in partnership with patients requiring chemotherapy. Outcomes: To implement safe care to meet the comprehensive needs of this specific client group in acute practice settings. To apply knowledge of underpinning physiological, pathological, sociological and cultural processes which may influence the care of clients. To utilise knowledge of a range of theories and therapeutic interventions to select appropriate strategies for the management and delivery of care for chemotherapy clients. Support and empower patients, their families and carers to influence and participate in decision-making concerning their care by providing information on available options. Identify and apply contemporary research findings relating to chemotherapy nursing practice. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Competency Portfolio Pass / Fail Cost: On application 91 ENHANCED PRACTICE IN MINOR INJURY CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB293 Summary: This module aims to facilitate the acquisition of the knowledge and expertise required to assess patients attending with minor injuries and more complex conditions. It builds on the knowledge and expertise developed in NURB261. It will also develop the skills required to implement clinically effective, evidence based care. A range of opportunities will be provided for the student to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the theory and practice relation to both common and complex minor injuries supported by recognised assessment tools and the research findings of clinical evidence. This will facilitate the ability to demonstrate appropriate enhanced clinical skills. The application of assessment skills will include Triage and health promotion and involve conditions affecting the respiratory system, Female Reproductive System, ENT, Dermatology and Paediatrics. Skills acquired within the module are designed to further assist the practitioner to create and maintain an environment in which the carers and the patient are enabled to make choices. Aims: To further develop a sound theory and practice framework for history taking, systematic and accurate clinical examination, clinical problem solving and decision-making. In addition the student will develop clinical management plans for less commonly presenting minor injuries. Outcomes: Demonstrate knowledge of the theory & practice relating to less common minor injuries. Assess less minor injuries utilising appropriate methods and tools of assessment according to current evidence based practice. Implement appropriate and clinically effective care to patients and their families/carers. Evaluate current methods of practice and identify opportunities for the implementation and development of relevant research and evidence-based care into clinical practice. Discuss the ethical, legal & professional implications for practice. Apply knowledge of health promotion issues and select appropriate health promotion strategies for patients. Delivered at: Cornwall NHS Partnership Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 7 Module Leader: Dee Hore Suitable for: Registered Professionals Allied Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Sue Garner Westheath House Westheath Avenue Bodmin Cornwall PL31 1QH [email protected] 92 INTRODUCTORY COURSE FOR TRAINERS IN MOVING AND HANDLING DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB294 Summary: The Manual Handling Operation Regulations (1992) require all employers to identify and assess activities involving moving and handling in the workplace and to implement decisions which will reduce the associated risk of injury for staff as far as is reasonably practicable. There is a legislative requirement to provide training to a level at which manual handling competence can be achieved. To uphold these regulations knowledgeable staff competent in risk assessment, problem solving and training others are required. This course will provide an opportunity for key personnel from all health and social care groups to learn together. Indicative content: • Anatomy and physiology, normal movement • Ergonomics • Biomechanics • Load Management • Moving and Handling • Risk Assessment • Load management • Teaching others • Emergency Situations • Unsafe Lifting Practice Aims: To facilitate the acquisition of evidence based knowledge and expertise to train others in the manual handling of loads in the workplace. To encourage the development of a critical, reflective and problem-solving approach towards the safe delivery of training in health and social care organisations. Outcomes: Demonstrate effective teaching and assessment skills related to the manual handling of loads. Advise on effective teaching or instruction relating to the manual handling of loads in their own organisation Apply critical problem-solving skills and evidence based practice to work related issues involving manual handling of loads. Work within the provision of current health and safety guidelines, publications and legislation relevant to the work place. Delivered at: Northern Devon Healthcare Trust Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 5 Module Leader: Lesley Wonnacott Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Unregistered Practitioners Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practical Assessment Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Lesley Wonnacott Northern Devon Healthcare Trust [email protected] • Heather Bright Royal Devon & Exeter Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] • Sarah Fishwick Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust [email protected] 93 FOUNDATIONS OF SPECIALIST CANCER CARE DIPLOMA LEVEL NURB296 Summary: This module is designed to enable suitably qualified healthcare workers to become competent at assessing, delivering, and evaluating the specialised treatment and care of people with malignant disease. It will help workers develop the knowledge and skills to support patients and their carers. Credits: 20 Level: 5 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Naomi Burden Aims: Suitable for: To enable students, within their scope of practice, to become competent in assessing, implementing and Nursing and Allied Health evaluating the specialised treatment and care given to Professionals who regularly people with malignant disease. care for people with cancer To equip students with the knowledge and skills to Nursing and Allied Health support significant others and the multi-disciplinary team. Assistant Practitioners Outcomes: 1. Assess the complex needs of cancer/oncology patients and their carers utilising an evidence based framework. 2. Analyse data produced from assessment that underpins evidence based individual care plans 3. Implement individualised, planned and evidence based care interventions in collaboration with the multiprofessional treatment team. 4. Evaluate responses to care delivery and modify as individuals health care needs evolve. 5. Enable patients and carers to make active decisions about their care and treatment. Delivered at: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Assessment: Assignment 100% Practice portfolio Pass / Fail Cost: On application 94 ENHANCED CARE OF THE PATIENT REQUIRING CHEMOTHERAPY DEGREE LEVEL NURB360 Summary: This module is designed to enable the student to develop enhanced skills in the delivery of chemotherapy and acquire new competencies that will enable them to assume significant clinical and leadership responsibilities within the organisation. Courses normally run once a year – enquire via module leader. The indicative content will include psychological impact of cancer and its treatment, overview of the National Cancer Plan, use of vascular access devices, pharmacological aspects of cancer chemotherapy, the management of chemotherapy emergencies, major side-effects associated with chemotherapy, care of the immuno-compromised patient, relevant health and safety, principles of the cell cycle and information and support for patients. Aims: To develop the enhanced knowledge and expertise necessary to underpin the safe delivery of clinically effective, evidence based care essential to work in partnership with patients requiring chemotherapy in a multidisciplinary context. To apply skills of critical analysis, exploration of theory and to demonstrate an appreciation of its relevance in your practice. Outcomes: Systemically work in a multi-disciplinary team as an analytical and competent practitioner in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy. Demonstrate critical awareness of the wider social, political and ethical issues with regard to chemotherapy treatments and national cancer strategies. Critically analyse and evaluate evidence based care in relation to chemotherapy practice in order to underpin effective, appropriate clinical/care interventions. Empower patients to make informed choices regarding their chemotherapy treatment options and management. Demonstrate an enhanced ability to respond effectively to the communication and information needs of the patient/relative/carer. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Julia Steer Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Competency Portfolio Pass / Fail Cost: On application 95 GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY AND RELATED PROCEDURES FOR NURSES (SPECIALIST SKILLS) DEGREE LEVEL NURB363 Summary: This module is fourteen days in length, divided into two study blocks. The first nine-day block is preceded by an introductory day that introduces the themes of the course and allows exploration of individual needs in all areas of theory and practice. Opportunity is provided for clinical experience in the endoscopy setting. The second five day block follows a period of approximately six weeks practice in the student’s place of work and is designed to build on experience already gained and encourages reflection on the broader role of the endoscopy practitioner. Credits: 20 The module focuses on the development of specialist skills that are practice based and aimed at providing the optimum care environment for this patient group. It is designed for nurses caring for the adult population undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in oesophogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP) and colonoscopy. Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Key Skills Pass / Fail Aims: To encourage the practitioner to further develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach when caring for patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy and related procedures. Outcomes: Provides care which applies specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of patients requiring gastrointestinal endoscopic and related interventions together with a broader understanding of health promotion and healthcare provision. Critically examines, evaluates and promotes change in the delivery of care in the light of evidence based research findings special to gastroenterology. Delivered at: South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 14 Module Leader: Jo Billyard Suitable for: Registered Nurses Cost: On application 96 ENHANCED PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF RENAL NURSING DEGREE LEVEL NURB374 Summary: Renal Nursing is a constantly changing and challenging care environment. Credits: 20 This module has been designed to meet the educational and practice needs of qualified practitioners in order to develop a higher level of knowledge and skill. This will enable the qualified practitioner to be able to provide high quality and evidence based care using a critical and reflective approach in a renal or in a renal related clinical environment. Taught Days: 9 The indicative content will cover renal anatomy, disease processes, acute, chronic and end stage renal disease, pre dialysis care/education, nutrition and pharmacology, renal replacement therapies and transplantation issues. The module runs once a year and combines with the Enhanced Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing NURB 375 (Specialist Skills Module). Aims: To support and facilitate the practitioner’s development and skills appropriate to renal nursing, enabling them to link a higher level of theory, evidence based practice and critical decision making to promote a flexible and individual approach to care. Outcomes: Apply an in depth knowledge and critically analyse changing concepts in renal nursing and work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. Critically analyse the disease processes that can cause renal insufficiency / failure and provide appropriate care to the acute, chronic and end stage renal patient. Identify, implement and critically evaluate the appropriate care for patients requiring a wide range of treatment modalities. Critically analyse and reflect on evidence-based research within the renal setting. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Sharon Russell Suitable for: Registered Nurses Assessment: Coursework 100% Practice Pass / Fail Cost: On application 97 ENHANCED PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF RENAL NURSING (SPECIALIST SKILLS) DEGREE LEVEL NURB375 Summary: Renal Nursing is a constantly changing and challenging care environment. Credits: 20 This module has been designed to meet the educational and practice needs of qualified practitioners in order to develop a higher level of specialist knowledge and skill. This will enable the qualified practitioner to be able to provide high quality and evidence based care using a critical and reflective approach in a renal or in a renal related clinical environment. Taught Days: 9 The indicative content will cover high dependency renal care, continuous renal replacement therapies/therapeutic plasma exchange, Short and long term complications of renal replacement therapies/transplantation, dialysis adequacy, ethics, and quality assurance issues. Suitable for: Registered Nurses Level: 6 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Sharon Russell Assessment: Coursework 100% Practice Pass / Fail The module runs once a year and combines with the Enhanced Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing NURB 374. Cost: On application Aims: To support and facilitate the practitioner’s development and skills appropriate to renal nursing, enabling them to link a higher level of specialist theory, evidence based practice and critical decision making to promote a flexible and individual approach to care. Outcomes: Analyse and critically evaluate the provision of specialist renal care and information to patients and their families in cases of renal disease, dialysis and transplantation. Identify, implement and critically evaluate a problem solving approach when carrying out renal replacement therapies and transplant care / issues. Critically analyse ethical / moral / cultural issues relating to care of the renal patient. Critically analyse strategies which applies knowledge, skill and evidence based research to meet the needs of the renal patient when dealing with health promotion issues / health education programmes. Demonstrate the ability to critically, analyse and reflect on evidence-based research in the renal setting. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust 98 PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF THORACIC CARE DEGREE LEVEL NURB381 Summary: This module will encourage the practitioner to further develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to care for patients who requires Thoracic Investigation and intervention. Credits: 20 The design of the module is to focus on the patient’s journey through the cardiothoracic centre. This module is part of a nine month cardiothoracic course which commences annually in September or it can be purchased as stand alone module. Taught Days: 8 The indicative content will include cardiothoracic anatomy and physiology, Aetiology of Disease Process. Ventilation-perfusion ratio and causes of changes, Pre-assessment clinics/patient admission procedure. Identification of risk factors and interventions. Surgical Interventions for Thoracic and Oesophageal Cancer. Nutritional Assessment and Support, Chemotherapy-Radiotherapy, Counselling. Chest X-Ray Interpretation, Ventilatory Support CPAP BI-PAP, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis. Principles of caring for a patient with a chest drain following Thoracic surgery, Observing Thoracic surgery, theatre escort. Accompanying the patient through High Dependency Care. Principles of effective pain control, Epidural and Patient controlled analgesia, Immediate Post-Operative Care, Discharge Preparation, Palliative and Community Care. National Service Framework Cancer Plan. Follow up clinics, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pharmacology and Research. Aims: Through this module the practitioner will learn how to apply and synthesise the knowledge and skills to provide competent care, informed by relevant biological, physiological and sociological theory and research. Outcomes: Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate nursing interventions in critical and clinical events to ensure safe and effective care of the Thoracic patient. Apply in-depth knowledge of the physiological, pathological, sociological and cultural aspects which may influence the care of the Thoracic patient. Display knowledge of the organisational structure, roles and relationships of other professional groups in promoting cooperative, effective inter-professional multi-disciplinary team approach. Provide care which applies knowledge, skills and research findings to meet the needs of this client group with a broader understanding of health promotion/health care provision and critically evaluate its effectiveness. Ability to facilitate, initiate and evaluate change in practice to improve quality of care for the Thoracic patient. Delivered at: Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Level: 6 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Jackie Scobie Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Allied Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 99 A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THEORIES OF FAMILY FUNCTIONING AND BASIC SKILLS TRAINING DEGREE LEVEL NURB382 Summary: This module introduces systemic theory, research and basic practice skills. Systems thinking, the importance of context, and the way in which problems arise/are maintained will be introduced from a ‘cognitive-interactional’ perspective. The family lifecycle, family beliefs/narratives, the individual’s / caregivers’ experience of psychosis and the stressvulnerability model are introduced. Clinical skills relevant to the various stages of therapy are developed by means of roleplay. Aims: 1. To provide an introduction to theories of systemic family functioning and the relationship of family functioning to symptom formation. 2. To appreciate the importance of value/belief systems in the therapeutic process. 3. To gain an understanding of the stages of therapy and to begin to develop the therapeutic skills required in each stage. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of systemic theory including the concepts of circular causation, subsystems, hierarchies and the family lifecycle, and critically appraise their applicability within the diversity of family forms. 2. Show an awareness of family and societal belief systems/narratives and their transmission across generations, including gender, cultural and socio-political issues. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the link between beliefs and behaviour, and the way in which individuals mutually reinforce these, and begin to integrate this with research on belief systems regarding psychosis and the stress-vulnerability model. 4. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the research evidence for family approaches to mental health problems. 5. Demonstrate an awareness of their own values and how they contribute to their therapeutic practice. 6. Define the stages of therapy and explore the therapeutic techniques appropriate to each stage (to include convening, joining, goal setting and ending). Delivered at: Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Roger Stanbridge / Frank Burbach Suitable for: Mental Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 100 A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MODESL OF FAMILY INTERVENTIONS IN PSYCHOSIS, RESEARCH FINDINGS AND CORE TECHNIQUES DEGREE LEVEL NURB383 Summary: This module critically examines the systemic family therapy and cognitive-behavioural / psychoeducational family intervention approaches to psychosis and further develops their integration. Theory and research about early intervention, ethical issues and risk are also examined. Behavioural family therapy skills and systemic interviewing skills are developed in roleplay and in supervised work with families. Aims: 1. To gain an understanding of the problems encountered by families where psychosis is present. 2. To critically examine family based approaches to psychosis. 3. To observe and practice the skills required to work with families where there is psychosis. Outcomes: 1. Critically analyse the systemic / family therapy and psychoeducational / family management approaches to psychosis. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of integrative theoretical frameworks (eg. stress-vulnerability model; cognitiveinteractional approach; collaborative post-modern approach) and their applicability to families and psychosis. 3. To conduct a family-based assessment and to provide a written/verbal summary. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of early intervention, ethical issues, risk and the roles of education, medication, hospitalisation, self help/user groups, and support. 5. Understand and apply methods of improving communication and problem solving with families. 6. Observe and practice interviewing skills necessary for working with families, e. g. goal setting, circular questioning, contextual questions, developing alternative perspectives, maintaining focus in sessions. Delivered at: Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Roger Stanbridge / Frank Burbach Suitable for: Mental Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 101 A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE INTEGRATION OF PSYCHOSOCIAL INTERVENTIONS AND THEIR APPLICATION DEGREE LEVEL NURB384 Summary: This module further develops clinical skills through direct supervision and considers the application of psychosocial interventions in the service context. Cognitive-behaviour therapy techniques for psychosis (hallucinations, delusions, negative symptoms) are introduced. Further systemic theory and skills, narrative approaches, and relapse prevention strategies are also introduced. The integration of these psychosocial interventions is critically considered. Aims: 1. To introduce a wider range of skills appropriate to working with families where there is psychosis present. 2. To develop confidence in applying core skills/techniques by working with families in clinical settings. 3. To establish and maintain a family intervention service. Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive-behavioural techniques for psychosis and their application to work with families. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of additional systemic theory and skills including narrative approaches. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of theories and strategies for ending of sessions and relapse prevention. 4. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the integration of psychosocial interventions. 5. To plan, undertake and evaluate supervised clinical work with families in a clinical setting, and provide written/verbal summary. 6. To apply the FIRST course approach as part of a family interventions team/service. 7. Adhere to a code of ethics including an awareness of discrimination in society and appropriate antidiscriminatory practice. Delivered at: Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Credits: 20 Level: Taught Days: 8 Guided Study Days: 4 Module Leader: Roger Stanbridge / Frank Burbach Suitable for: Mental Healthcare Professionals Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Clinical Competencies Pass / Fail Cost: On application 102 INTRODUCTORY COURSE FOR TRAINERS IN THE MOVING AND HANDLING OF LOADS DEGREE LEVEL NURC306 Summary: This module aims to empower the student with a comprehensive and contemporary knowledge and skills base about moving and handling and risk assessment. With this knowledge and skill, students will promote high quality care standards within the workplace setting by disseminating evidence based practice. Aims: To provide students with specialist knowledge and skills related to the practice of manual handling of animate and inanimate loads. To enable students to enhance their role in the workplace. To encourage students to investigate in depth, current evidence based knowledge. Outcomes: Critically examine the sociological, organisational, environmental and political content of manual handling. Evaluate and implement appropriate risk management strategies to reduce the risk of injury associated with manual handling. Facilitate the implementation of patient care if appropriate, informed by the principles of ergonomics, biomechanics and principles of safe manual handling. To critically evaluate current methods of moving and handling animate and inanimate loads. To review aspects of manual handling practices through an evidence based philosophy. Implement and evaluate quality initiatives and risk management in the prevention of injuries associated with manual handling. Delivered at: Northern Devon Healthcare Trust Royal Devon and Exeter Foundation Trust Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust Credits: 20 Level: 6 Taught Days: 5 Module Leader: Lesley Wonnacott Suitable for: Registered Practitioners Unregistered Practitioners Assessment: Academic Assignment 100% Practical Assessment Pass / Fail Cost: On application Contact: Lesley Wonnacott Northern Devon Healthcare Trust [email protected] • Heather Bright Royal Devon & Exeter Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust [email protected] • Sarah Fishwick Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust [email protected] 103 SPECIALIST CANCER CARE DEGREE LEVEL NURC309 Summary: Throughout the health service, practitioners encounter patients with malignant disease. The over-arching aim of this programme is to recognise the diversity of practitioners involved in cancer care and further develop the underpinning skills and knowledge base to deliver evidence based care within their scope of practice. This course is designed to enable suitably qualified healthcare workers to become competent at assessing, delivering and evaluating the specialised treatment and care of people with such malignant diseases. These short courses focus on the physical and psychological effects of cancer and encompasses working alongside significant others and the multi-disciplinary team. Credits: 20 Aims: To enable students, within their scope of practice, to become competent in assessing, implementing and evaluating the specialised treatment and care given to people with malignant disease. To equip students with the knowledge and skills to support significant others and the multi-disciplinary team. Assessment: Assignment 100% Practice portfolio Pass / Fail Outcomes: 1 Systematically assess the complex needs of cancer/oncology patients and their carers utilising an evidence based framework. 2 Critically analyse data produced from assessment to that underpins evidence based protocols or individual care plans that make effective use of resources. 3 Organise and consistently implement individualised, planned and evidence based care interventions in collaboration with the multi-professional treatment team. 4 Critically evaluate responses to care delivery and modify as individuals health care needs evolve. 5 Enable patients and carers to make active decisions about their care and treatment. Delivered at: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Level: 6 Taught Days: 10 Module Leader: Naomi Burden Suitable for: Nursing and Allied Health Professionals who regularly care for people with cancer Cost: On application 104 Index (by Module Code) MODULE CODE HEA294 HEA298 HEA299 HEA302 HEAB208 HEAB210 HEAB211 HEAB213 HEAB214 HEAB216 HEAB220 HEAB226 HEAB227 HEAB228 HEAB235 HEAB236 HEAB237 HEAB238 HEAB239 HEAB240 HEAB241 HEAB242 HEAB243 HEAB244 HEAB245 HEAB246 HEAB247 HEAB306 HEAB316 HEAB317 HEAB341 HEAB343 HEAB344 HEAB347 HEAB348 HEAB349 HEAB350 HEAB354 MODULE TITLE Theories of Family Functioning and Basic Skills Training Models of Family Intervention in Psychosis, Research Findings and Core Techniques The Integration of Psychosocial Interventions and their Application The Supervision of Clinical Practice – Application of Enhanced Theory and Skills Communications within Therapeutic Relationships in Palliative Care Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care and the Management of Pain Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care and Symptom Management Principles and Practice of Ophthalmic Skills Principles and Practice of Ophthalmic Emergency and Continuing Care Principles of Anaesthetic Care Effective Management of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Parkinson’s Disease Management Advances in Mental Health Care of Older Adults Supportive & Palliative Care and End of Life Care Core Skills for the Care of Critically Ill Adults in Non-critical care Acute Areas Principles and Practice of Infection Prevention Meeting the Needs of People with Learning Disabilities in the Hospital Setting Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their Carer Principles and Practice of Acute Medical Care for Older Adults Caring for People Affected by Huntington Disease Child, Young People and Family Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Principles of Business Planning and Service Improvement in Healthcare Principles of Management Resources and Information Technology in Healthcare Principles of Management and Leadership of People and Teams in Healthcare Principles and Practice of Neuroscience Care Developing Neuroscience Practice Specialist Practice in Stroke Care Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care and Care of the Dying Neonatal Intensive Care Contemporary Issues in the Care of the Newborn Communications within Therapeutic Relationships in Palliative Care Enhanced Practice Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care and the Management of Pain Enhanced Practice Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care and Symptom Control Enhanced Practice Foundation Course in Family Therapy Enhanced Principles and Practice of Ophthalmology Surgical Skills Principles and Practice of Enhanced Ophthalmic Emergency and Continuing Care Supportive and Palliative Care and End of Life Care – Enhanced Practice Anaesthetic Care PAGE 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 105 MODULE CODE HEAB356 HEAB358 HEAB361 HEAB364 HEAB366 HEAB367 HEAB370 HEAB387 HEAB397 HEAC306 HEAC312 HEAC313 HEAC315 HEAC330 HEAC331 HEAC332 HEAC334 HEAC335 HEAC336 HEAC338 HEAC340 HEAC342 HEAC345 HEAC348 HEAC350 HEAC351 HEAC353 HEAC354 HEAC355 HEAC356 HEAC357 HEAC358 HEAC369 HEAC370 HEAC371 NURB261 NURB280 NURB284 NURB285 NURB288 NURB292 NURB293 NURB294 NURB296 NURB360 MODULE TITLE An Introduction to Working with People with Sexual problems Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions Management Enhanced Management of Asthmas and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Public Health Needs Assessment Enhanced Parkinson’s Disease Management Leading Advances in Mental Health Care of Older Adults Mentorship Psychiatric Medicines and Therapeutics Intermediate Course in Family Therapy and Systemic Practice Medication Management Foundation Course in Solution Focused Therapy Core Concepts in Intensive Care Acceptance and Change Therapy for People with Emotional Instability Capable Practice in Mental Health Acute Impatient Care Understanding Recovery Principles and their Application in Practice Care of Critically Ill Adults in Non-critical care Acute Areas Management of Infection Prevention Cognitive Behavioural Therapy skills and their application to mental health problems Meeting the Needs of People with Learning Disabilities in the Hospital Setting Advanced Clinical Examination Skills in Supportive and Palliative Care Haemato-Oncology Enhancing the Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their Carer Introduction to Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Effective Promotion of Continence and Management of Incontinence Enhanced Acute Medical Care for ‘Older Adults’ Foundation Clinical Skills for Community Care Enhanced Care of People Affected by Huntington Disease Child, Young People and Family Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Business Planning and Service Improvement in Healthcare Management of Resources and Information Technology in Healthcare Management and Leadership of People and Teams in Healthcare An Introduction to Nursing the Critically Ill Child in the General Intensive Care Unit Principles and Practice of Neuroscience Care Advancing Neuroscience Practice Specialist Practice in Stroke care Minor Injuries Skills and Practice Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Related Procedures for Nurses Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing (Specialist Skills) Basic Principles and Practice of Thoracic Care Care of the Patient Requiring Chemotherapy Enhanced Practice in Minor Injury Care Introductory Course for Trainers in Moving and Handling Foundations of Specialist Cancer Care Enhanced Care of the Patient Requiring Chemotherapy PAGE 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 106 MODULE CODE NURB363 NURB374 NURB375 NURB381 NURB382 NURB383 NURB384 NURC306 NURC309 MODULE TITLE Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Related Procedures for Nurses (Specialist Skills) Enhanced Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing Enhanced Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing (Specialist Skills) Principles and Practice of Thoracic Care A Critical Analysis of Theories of Family Functioning and Basic Skills Training A Critical Analysis of Models of Family Interventions in Psychosis, Research Findings and Core Techniques A Critical Analysis of the Integration of Psychosocial Interventions and their Application Introductory Course for Trainers in the Moving and Handling of Loads Specialist Cancer Care PAGE 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 107 If you require any part of this publication in larger print, or an alternative format, please contact: Sarah Warn, Disability Assist Services Tel: 01752 232289 Fax: 01752 232279 Email: [email protected]
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