All modules are delivered online and can be studied from a distance . Additional support is available for those new to or returning to master ’ s level study .
Teaching hours and attendance
No on-campus attendance is required at QMU and course material is delivered entirely online . Each 20-credit module will equate with approximately 200 hours of study , which will include regular online contact and independent experiential learning .
Careers
All modules will provide learners with enhanced career progression opportunities in leadership roles or within their specialist field of practice .
Framework modules Please note :
• If opting to study for a single module , you will be able to select any module from this list .
• If you chose to follow one of the named awards , you will complete the modules specific to that route .
• Modules marked * require individuals to be working in the specific area and / or have access to an appropriate workplace setting ( paid or voluntary ).
The following list of modules are all available in the Framework :
Advanced Competencies I & II ( 20 / 40 credits )*: These modules enable you to attain pre-agreed workplace competencies and to critically evaluate the evidence base underpinning the selected area of work .
Assessment for Learning ( 20 credits ): This module is designed to enable those who have an educational role to formally develop their knowledge and understanding of a variety of assessment and feedback methods .
Partnership Working in Health Promotion ( formerly Community Health and Wellbeing Theory ) ( 20 credits ): This module will enable learners to advance their own practice by gaining a critical understanding of theory related to community health and wellbeing policy and practice .
Diagnostic Investigations for the Lower Limb ( 20 credits ): This module will provide you with theoretical knowledge and understanding of a range of diagnostic and laboratory investigations in the lower limb . NB This module is only available every second year .
Dissertation ( 60 credits ): This module will enable learners to develop and apply the skills of research and enquiry to produce original work contributing to a subject , field or profession .
Demonstrating Impact in Practice ( 20 credits )*: This module will enable learners to advance their practice by demonstrating sustainable impact in practice at a service , project or community level .
Enquiry-based Practice ( 20 credits ): This module will provide you with an understanding of research principles , methodologies and analysis .
Facilitation of Learning ( 20 credits ): This module is designed to enable those with an educational role to formally develop their knowledge and understanding of how to facilitate the learning of others .
Fundamentals of Advancing Practice ( 20 credits ): This module will provide you with critical knowledge and understanding of advanced practice .
Leadership for Transformation and Innovation ( 20 credits ): This module will provide you with a broad critical knowledge and understanding of the principles of leadership required for transformation and innovation in the public and private sectors .
MRI / CT in Practice ( 20 credits )*: This module will enable learners working with MRI or CT to develop a critical understanding of protocol selection and development as well as facilitating the evolution of skills and techniques regarding MRI or CT .
Medical Imaging of the Foot and Ankle ( 20 credits )*: This module will provide learners with a critical understanding of diagnostic modalities to develop evaluative and interpretative skills of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic modalities . NB This module is only available every second year .
Non-medical Prescribing for Allied Health Professions ( 40 credits )*: This module will prepare learners to prescribe safely and competently within the context of their professional role as non-medical prescribers .
Principles of MRI / CT ( 20 credits )*: This module will allow learners working with MRI or CT to develop a more in-depth understanding of the theoretical applications of MRI or CT .
Realistic Lifestyle Medicine ( 20 credits )*: This module will enable learners to advance their practice by critically evaluating , designing , delivering and reflecting on interventions at the individual level to improve health outcomes related to lifestyle behaviours .
Tissue Viability ( 20 credits ): This module will provide you with critical understanding of the evidence base for factors contributing to cutaneous ulceration , viable assessment techniques and the effectiveness of current management practices .
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
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