Advancing Practice in Health Framework
A multidisciplinary course framework housed in our Division of Dietetics , Physiotherapy , Podiatry and Radiography .
In 2019 we launched our exciting educationally and practice relevant postgraduate Advancing Practice in Health Framework . The framework will be attractive to individuals who want to make a difference to the lives of others locally , nationally and globally . It will be of interest to any individual working in a health-related field such as allied health professionals , nurses , nutritionists , other professionals such as medical practitioners , pharmacists , dentists , and those working in areas such as public health , the community and the voluntary sector . We also welcome enquiries from other interested individuals including international applicants .
The framework aims to foster and develop QMU ’ s mission of cultivating intellectual capital with both a theoretical and practical focus . Learning and teaching is underpinned by research , evidence and scholarship against the background of current and evolving political and social landscape for health and wellbeing .
The framework is based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning aligned to expectations of the four pillars of advanced practice in health ( Clinical Practice , Leadership , Education and Research ). There are learning
opportunities in areas such as fundamentals of advancing practice , critical analysis , evaluation and research methodologies , as well as a number of more specific modules . The framework also draws on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership , social science and education .
At QMU we recognise that career opportunities transform over time . In response to this we can facilitate a personalised learning pathway that can lead to PgCert / PgDip / MSc Advancing Practice in Health awards . This may be of particular interest to those who already hold a master ’ s award or wish to study modules in a particular area or pillar of practice .
As part of the framework we also offer a number of named awards :
• MSc / PgDip / PgCert Advancing Practice in Community Health ( see page 38 )
• MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Community Health and Wellbeing ( see page 39 )
• MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Dietetics ( see page 40 )
• MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Medical Imaging ( see page 41 )
• MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in
Physiotherapy ( see page 42 )
• MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Podiatry ( see page 43 )
• MSc / PgDip Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy ( see page 44 )
The University also offers an :
MSc Advancing Practice in Occupational Therapy ( Post-Registration ) ( see page 124 )
MSc Advancing Practice in Signed / Spoken Interpreting ( see page 112 ).
You might also be interested in specialist post-registration courses for health and social care practitioners ( see page 110 ).
Structure
You can opt to study for an MSc , PgDip or PgCert . You can also register as an associate student to study single modules for CPD .
Our approach to teaching and learning
The framework offers flexibility in module choice and modes of study ( part-time , full-time , workplace ) that are responsive to individual needs and today ’ s culture of work and learning .
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