Clinical Competence in Advanced Practice

Module code: NUR7023-C

Module Aims

To enable students to develop identified skills to support the role of Advanced Practitioner or to support the delivery of care in extended roles.  To extend the student's knowledge base to an advanced level within a specific area of work.  To enable the student to develop and apply advanced decision making skills and negotiate care and management alongside senior members of the health care team.

Outline Syllabus

Pathophysiology of underpinning core systems and their support within the student's area of practice.
Assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of advanced clinical skills.
Legal, ethical and professional issues of advanced practice.
Development of a reflective portfolio supporting advanced practice.

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