MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

This Advanced Clinical Practice course will provide aspiring healthcare professionals with a comprehensive programme of preparation that develops an advanced level of practice. It recognises the accepted international benchmark for advanced practice.

Advanced Clinical Practitioners are highly experienced and educated members of the care team who are able to diagnose and treat healthcare needs or make a referral to an appropriate specialist. They can take a comprehensive patient history, carry out detailed assessments and use their expert knowledge to carry out treatment, and provide skilled and competent care along with evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.

Our clinical partners in NHS Scotland have contributed to the development of the course so that you can develop the knowledge and skills required to engage in the delivery of an advanced level of practice. The course is structured around the real challenges facing advanced clinical practitioners and each module will draw from and build on your own professional experience.

This course is currently under development and will be designed to develop nurses to work at an advanced level of complex clinical practice. This course is designed for you to:

• Develop a robust theoretical and practical knowledge base
• Explore the professional and clinical implications of working as an autonomous practitioner
• Gain in-depth knowledge and skills required to practice at an advanced level in a modern health service
• Examine and develop the necessary leadership skills
• Devise and develop a relevant evidence based project

Course Content

• Clinical Examination Skills and History Taking
• Pathophysiology for Advanced Clinical Practice
• Research and Evidence to Inform Practice
• Work Based Learning

Course content is delivered via a blended learning approach, with on campus and online activity.

The entry requirement for this course will normally be an honours degree or its equivalent. In addition because of the work based nature of the course all students must be working in clinical practice.

This course is ideal for registered nurses with a degree and normally 2 or more years of practical experience. You may be working in a range of clinical specialities and have a range of specific learning needs so you can mould the course to best suit your own learning needs.

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

You should apply directly to the University for all Postgraduate courses. You can Apply Online at www.rgu.ac.uk/applyonline.

If you would like to find out more about this course please contact the course leader, who will be happy to discuss your individual requirements:

Heather Bain
Tel: 01224 262634
Email: heather.bain@rgu.ac.uk

This course develops greater understanding and the skills of a practitioner in relation to leadership and change management. As healthcare is an ever changing environment, employers will benefit from those who can assist with the workforce and development planning. This course allows students to continue and develop their knowledge and skills within their own areas of practice, enabling them to accelerate their career progression.