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1 Nursing, Midwifery and Physiotherapy This edition of the University of Nottingham Catalogue of Modules went to press on 7th September It was derived from information held on the database. The Catalogue is also published on the Web at Circumstances may arise which cause a module to be modified or withdrawn and the database will be updated to reflect this. Thus, if you find a discrepancy between the information printed here and that published on the Web, you should regard the latter as definitive.

2 Autumn Semester Level 4 B74AN1 Advancing Nursing Practice 1 Target students Students enrolled on the MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Description This module will consolidate students understanding of the historical and contemporary context for advanced nursing, both nationally and internationally. Students will begin the process of extending their own scope of practice by selecting and researching a project for development in their own clinical area. This process will include critically reflecting on the nursing relevance and clinical effectiveness of the proposed project, an assessment of learning needs, and planning a realistic programme to meet these needs (to be implemented in ANP II). Frameworks for learning new practice skills will be evaluated and students will maintain a portfolio documenting learning from theory, research and practice Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the assignment Coursework 1 (80%) An essay of up to 3000 words. Students will identify and justify a project through which to advance their nursing knowledge and practice. Coursework 2 (20%) Portfolio containing up to 2000 words. Through the portfolio students will assess their learning needs in relation to the project and devise an appropriate training programme. Marks will be aggregated and students can compensate between the two elements Dr L A East B74AP8 Non-medical Prescribing Credits 45 Level 4 Target students Nurses, midwives & health visitors on parts 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 of the Nursing & Midwifery Council Professional Register. Pharmacists with current Royal Pharmaceutical Society Great Britain or Pharmaceutical Society Northern Ireland registration. Allied Health professionals registered with the Health Professions Council in one of the relevant Allied Health Professions. Description The content of this module will centre upon the eight areas of prescribing practice outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council, The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the Department of Health on behalf of Allied Health Professions and will include: Consultation and decision making. The psychology of prescribing and influencing factors Prescribing in a team context General principles and application of pharmacology and therapeutics. Principles and methods of patient monitoring Evidence-based practice and clinical governance in relation to extended (nurses) and supplementary prescribing Legal, policy professional and ethical aspects Prescribing in the public health context. The module incorporates the following professional awards: (The title of the professional award is dictated by the awarding professional body) Nurses: independent and supplementary prescribing V300 Allied Health Professionals: the Practice certificate in Supplementary Prescribing Pharmacists: Practice certificate in Supplementary Prescribing Further Activity Detail: 156 taught hours (see summary of content), plus 72 hours practice learning. Exam 1 (10%) Coursework 1 (20%) Practical (20%) Exam 2 (10%) Presentation 1 (20%) Oral Exam (20%) Dr D Bowskill 1 hour paper to assess core pharmacology knowledge. One 2,500 word piece of critical reflection or critical incident analysis OSCE Students must successfully complete four 6 minute stations (stages). 1 hour paper, short answer question to identify and evaluate legal and ethical aspects of prescribing. Poster presentation. of Practice Competence.

3 B74AS1 History taking, examination and clinical decision making I Credits 30 Level 4 Target students UK registered health care professionals, with a minimum post registration experience of two years (PG Cert and PG Dip) or five years (MSc) There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Description In the context of the cardiovascular, respiratory and ear nose and throat (ENT), gastrointestinal, endocrine and renal systems, this module will equip students with the skills to: Take and present a systematic clinical history Carry out a comprehensive physical examination Apply the findings of the history and examination to clinical decision-making The module will also equip students with the knowledge and skills to critically appraise the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities associated with expanded roles and advanced clinical practice. Tutor contact (150 hrs) including: Lectures in physiology Practical skills training in history taking and medical examination Tutorials in anatomy including prosection demonstration Independent study (150 hrs) Practical (60%) Assignment (20%) Inclass Exam 1 (20%) Mr M Foss Objective Structured Clinical Examination Essay of 2000 words Anatomy and Physiology Examination B74CCC Contemporary Practice in Acute Cardiac Care Target students This module is available to all registered health and social care professionals Description This module considers: assessment and monitoring the patient suffering an acute cardiac event patho-physiology of acute coronary syndrome and restoration of coronary artery blood flow contemporary practice issues relating to the choice of treatment modalities examination of the invasive treatment modalities of percutaneous coronary intervention and cardiac surgery examination of the political, social and national influences on patient treatment exploration of the psychological effect of acute cardiac disease for the patient and their immediate family role of critical evaluation tools for synthesis and integration of evidence into advanced clinical practice conceptual frameworks for developing advanced practitioner roles within acute cardiac care The module will normally be delivered as eight full days over a period of eight weeks. The remainder of the module hours will be utilised by the student for assessment preparation, directed and independent study. Direct Teacher Contact Time 50 hours Independent Learning Time 150 hours Assignment (100%) Written assignment of up to 4000 words Mr C Palmer B74CB1 Fundamentals of cognitive behavioural psychotherapy Credits 40 Level 4 Target students Postgraduate students Description This module focuses on delivering a systematic knowledge of the principles of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). It examines the nature of CBT and its development as a psychological therapy, incorporating its integration within contemporary mental health practice. Theoretical learning is supplemented by skills development, occurring in classroom-based exercises and during clinical practice. The module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion & student-led seminars. Attendance at the University will be supplemented by directed study, supervised practice &independent study in preparation for the assignment. Lectures 78 hours Individual tutorials and supervision 20 hours Directed activities 90 hours Group activities 12 hours Self Directed Study 200 hours Coursework 1 (0%) Report (50%) Assignment (50%) Coursework 2 (0%) Dr D Howard A portfolio of assessment reports and treatments A case report of up to 4000 words An essay of up to 3000 words A training log that provides evidence of professional development using supervised clinical CBT practice

4 B74DCL Professional Development for Clinical Leadership Credits 10 Level 4 Target students Postgraduate students registered within the School of Nursing Description This module will enable students to critically reflect on their own leadership development in relation to developments in their role and working environment. Students will begin by reflecting on leadership and theories of leadership. They will subsequently consider leadership within organisations, teams and team-working and managing change. Students will be encouraged to formulate a personal development plan in the context of a reflective portfolio and to use this to plan, monitor and evaluate their development and learning over the course of the module. The module entails supported self directed learning. Equivalent hours of study 100 hours. The module will be facilitated by a series of initial workshop/seminars. Students will be provided with a handbook detailing relevant reading and key articles and details of how to complete the reflective portfolio Subsequent workshops will be provided to help support students to prepare their assignment. Coursework 1 (100%) A reflective portfolio of up to 3000 words to identify students personal and professional development needs relating to leadership in their practice area. Professor K Cox B74EHS Evidence for Health & Social Care Target students Postgraduate students within the School of Nursing Description This module will commence with a critical review of the forms of evidence that underpin professional practice in health and social care. The ideology of evidence-based practice will be analysed and its impact on practice evaluated, including an examination of the barriers to using evidence in practice. The module will then move on to examine the following areas: the principles of critical and systematic literature review; issues in the application of clinical guidelines and protocols; techniques for evaluating services and policies the process of generating evidence through empirical research; qualitative and quantitative research paradigms and methods. Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the assignment. Coursework 1 (70%) Coursework 2 (30%) Dr A Arthur 3000 word essay. Students will identify an aspect of practice they wish to improve, undertake a literature review, formulate a research/practice improvement question, critically examine ways in which this could be answered and justify recommendations. One hour multiple choice WebCT based exam to test knowledge of principles and practice of evidence based practice. Both elements must be passed in order to be awarded the credits for the module.

5 B74EPP Policy, Ethical and Psychosocial Perspectives in Palliative and End of Life Care Target students Students enrolled on the MSc, Postgraduate Diploma or Post Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Care (Palliative and End of Life Care) Description This module will address the relationship between outcomes of palliative and end of life care for individual patients and how these are shaped by wider constraints. It will extend students understanding of the policy and political drivers shaping care delivery nationally and internationally. It will provide a critical and international perspective on contemporary ethical debates, particularly as they relate to issues of equity of access to quality care and end of life decision making in clinical practice. It will enable students to reflect on how these wider debates relate to matters of psychosocial well being for individual patients with palliative care needs and their companions. The module will take a public health perspective as an organising framework, offering students the opportunity to critically examine the implications of population ageing and increases in long term conditions in the developed world, and the AIDS pandemic in the developing world. Students will develop a portfolio documenting learning from theory, research and practice This module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion and student-led seminars. Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the assignment. The equivalent hours of study will be 200 hours. Assignment (100%) Portfolio up to 5,000 words, systematically evaluating and synthesising evidence in relation to one key topic (end of life/palliative care), from policy, ethical and psychosocial perspectives with critical reflection on implications for own practice. Professor JE Seymour Ms B Chady B74HN1 Principles of Management of the Highly Dependent or Critically Ill Neonate, Infant or Child 1 Target students Postgraduate students within the School of Nursing Description This module considers: Social policy focusing on generic and that pertinent to the specialities Physiology of respiratory, cardiac and renal systems to enable examination of pathophysiology of diseases such as respiratory distress, cardiac failure and congenital abnormalities, acute renal failure Supporting interventions linked to the above such as ventilation, oxygen administration, invasive monitoring, drug therapy, ECMO Nursing management issues of caring for neonates, infants and children requiring the above interventions Psycho-social issues and impact on family in this high technological environment The role of the nurse and multidisciplinary team within these specialities There are two assessment options offered in this module This module will be eight full days delivered as one day per week over a period of eight weeks. The remainder of the module hours will be utilised by the student for assessment preparation, directed and independent study Exam 1 (50%) Coursework 1 (50%) Exam 2 (100%) Mrs H Swain One hour written examination appraising homeostatic mechanisms and the impact of imbalance of those mechanisms on the highly dependant/critically ill neonate, infant or child (Route 1) Submit a portfolio of clinical competency related to module outcomes demonstrating appraisal of clinical skills required in the speciality minimum of 2000 words (Route 1) 1.5 hour written examination to appraise homeostatic mechanisms and the impact of imbalance of those mechanisms on the highly dependant/critically ill neonate, infant or child (Route 2)

6 B74LI1 Recognition: Engagement and assessment of patients with common mental health problems Credits 15 Level 4 Target students Students enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies. Description This module equips students with an understanding of the incidence, prevalence and presentation of common mental health problems, and evidence-based treatment choices. Skills teaching will develop students core common factors competences of active listening, engagement, alliance building, patient-centred information gathering, information giving and shared decision making. This module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion, skills practice and student-led seminars. Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by supervised clinical practice and independent study in preparation for the assignment. Coursework 1 (25%) Practical (25%) Inclass Exam 1 (50%) Practical 2 (0%) Miss M Chellingsworth A 1500 word reflective commentary on their performance A standardised role play scenario where students are required to demonstrate skills in engagement, information gathering, information giving and shared decision making. This will be filmed and assessed by teaching staff using a standardised assessment A written examination A skills-based competency assessment of clinical work. (Pass/fail criterion) B74LI2 Recovery: Evidence-based low-intensity treatment for common mental health disorders Credits 15 Level 4 Target students Students enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Therapies. Description This module equips students with an understanding of the evidence-based low-intensity psychological treatments and regularly used pharmacological treatments of common mental health problems. Skills teaching will develop students general and disorder defined specific factors competencies in the delivery of CBT-based low-intensity treatment and in the support of medication concordance. This module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion, skills practice and student-led seminars. Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by supervised clinical practice and independent study in preparation for the assignment. Coursework 1 (25%) Practical (25%) Inclass Exam 1 (50%) Practical 2 (0%) Miss M Chellingsworth A 1500 word reflective commentary on their performance A standardised role play scenario where students are required to demonstrate skills in engagement, information gathering, information giving and shared decision making. This will be filmed and assessed by teaching staff using a standardised assessment A written examination A skills-based competency assessment of clinical work. (Pass/fail criterion)

7 B74PPE Principles of Palliative and End of Life Care Target students Students enrolled on the MSc or Postgraduate Certificate in Health and Social Care (Palliative and End of Live Care). Description This module will develop students understanding of the historical and contemporary context for palliative and end of life care practice. Students will begin the process of extending their own scope of practice by selecting and researching a subject relevant in their own practice area. The module will explore issues around principles and concepts of palliative and end of life care, including symptom management, communication issues, ethical debates and psychosocial needs in a range of life limiting and long term conditions. This module will be mostly Web CT based, and will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the assignment. Students will attend the University to prepare for the use of Web CT, for group seminars and individual tutorials. Three group tutorials will be held focussing on the critical and analytical skills needed to complete the assignment. Equivalent hours of study hours Assignment (100%) Mr I Trueman Ms B Chady Students will complete an assignment of up to 5000 words in which they critically evaluate evidence for improving the delivery of palliative and end of life care and identify a feasible plan for practice improvement. B74PR1 General Principles of Prescribing for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses Credits 15 Level 4 Target students Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration. There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Semester Co-requisite Code B74PR1 B74PR2 Description Autumn This module considers: Title General Principles of Prescribing for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses Prescribing in Practice for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses The law and prescribing as an individual and in a healthcare context. Accountability and ethics of prescribing from individual, team and healthcare organisation perspectives. Prescribing in wider public health contexts. Psychology of, and influences on, prescribing from individual, team and healthcare organisation perspectives. Prescribing in a team context. Consultation, decision making and therapy including referral. Reflection. Continuing professional development. The module will take place over 26 weeks with students attending University for 5 study blocks. Tutor contact (60 hours) Independent study (90 hours) Coursework 1 (40%) Coursework 2 (60%) Dr D Bowskill Portfolio: Critical application of the principles of law accountability and ethics to a patient prescribing scenario from medical supervision and to make recommendations for clinical governance of prescribing (1500 words). Portfolio: Critical reflection of a prescribing situation or incident from medically supervised practice. You should include consideration of local and national prescribing policy in your discussion (2000 words).

8 B74PR2 Prescribing in Practice for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses Credits 10 Level 4 Target students Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration. There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Semester Co-requisite Code B74PR1 B74PR2 Description Autumn This module considers: Title General Principles of Prescribing for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses Prescribing in Practice for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses History Taking Developing prescribing consultation in clinical practice. Developing patient specific clinical management plans. Writing prescriptions Prescribing policy and clinical governance of prescribing. Supporting the implementation of nurse prescribing at a local level. Medical supervision The module will take place over 26 weeks with students attending University for 5 study blocks. Tutor contact (22 hours) including: Tutor directed learning Small group discussion Level 4 students. Medical supervision Medical Supervision 78 hours. Practical (50%) Practical 2 (50%) Dr D Bowskill Objective structured clinical examination, 3 stations, graded. Practice assessment - assessment of prescribing competence (level 4) undertaken by DMP to include record of 78 hours practice learning recorded in a learning log (Pass/Fail). B74PR3 Pharmacology and Therapeutics for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses Credits 15 Level 4 Target students Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses with current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration. There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Semester Co-requisite Code B74PR1 B74PR2 Description Autumn This module considers: Title General Principles of Prescribing for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses Prescribing in Practice for Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses General principles of pharmacology Practical and applied therapeutics General principles of pharmacology in the context of multiple drug therapies and public health. The use of evidence-based medicine to inform prescribing at individual and organisation levels. Numeracy The module will take place over 26 weeks with students attending University for 5 study blocks. Tutor contact (80 hours) Independent study 70 hours Test (30%) An 80 minute pharmacology examination, Pass Mark 80%. Presentation 1 (60%) Poster presentation prescribing 3 drugs in a case study. Pass mark 40%. Inclass Exam 1 (10%) 30 minute numeracy examination, Pass Mark 100%. Dr D Bowskill Dr JS Lymn

9 B74PRP Professional Research Practice Target students Students registered on the Doctor of Health Science programme Description This module is the final taught module within the DHSci programme and aims to consolidate students learning from earlier modules. The research process will be revisited and revised, enabling students to take stock of their progress to date and to prepare for the data collection phase of their research projects. Module activities will be negotiated with the individual students taking the module. Students will be provided with a menu of research lectures. Assignment (50%) Research proposal of up to 2,500 words Presentation 1 (50%) 20 minute oral presentation in which the student presents the research proposal orally to staff and colleagues, followed by a 20 minute viva voce examination with two internal assessors Dr L A East B74RC1 Changing the Experience of Mental Health Problems Target students Postgraduate Students Description This module examines contemporary mental health policy (national and international) on recovery and the contested nature of the concept of recovery through definitions and interpretations provided in the accounts of people with experience of mental health problems. This develops into a study of the implications of this approach for people who themselves face the challenge of their own recovery, and for practitioners who work alongside them, and includes the following: Ways of taking/giving back control (of symptoms, of treatment and of life more generally); Ways of assessing risk or negotiating safety plans within a Recovery framework; Ways of inspiring hope, hopeful relationships and hopeful environments of care. This module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion and student-led seminars. Fortnightly attendance will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the following week s lectures and for the assignment. Attendance at the University will involve: Lectures 21 hours; Individual Tutorials 6 hours; Directed Activities 20 hours; Group Activities 13 hours Assignment (100%) Dr J Repper An essay of up to 5,000 words B74RC3 From Inclusion to Partnership in the development, delivery and evaluation of mental health services. Target students Postgraduate Students Description This module traces the history of service user involvement from early attempts at empowerment to current partnership and user led initiatives and the personalisation agenda (including the organisation, delivery and use of direct payments). It examines critically the beliefs, assumptions and agendas underpinning partnership working at all levels (from commissioning and executive board level to personal care planning) and explore the development and role of user led services and peer support working (both within statutory services and in the third sector). This module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion and student-led seminars. Attendance at the University will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the following week s lectures and for the assignment. Attendance at the University will involve; lectures 21 hours; individual tutorials 6 hours; directed activities 20 hours; group activities 13 hours Assignment (100%) Dr J Repper An essay of up to 5,000 words

10 B74RCR Contemporary Practice in Adult Critical Care: Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Renal System Disorders Target students This module is available to registered health and social care professionals Description This module considers: assessment and monitoring of the critically ill adult with respiratory, cardiovascular or renal disorders altered physiology in respiratory, cardiovascular and renal disorders contemporary therapies and interventions utilised in management of critically ill adults with respiratory, cardiovascular or renal disorders the psychosocial effects of critical illness on the patient and their significant others legal-ethical and professional issues related to the care of the critically ill adult the political, social and national influences on the care of the critically ill adult conceptual frameworks for the development of advanced practice There are two assessment options offered in this module This module will be delivered over eight full days over a period of eight weeks. The remainder of the module hours will be utilised by the student for assessment preparation, directed and independent study Direct Teacher Contact Time 50 hours Independent Learning Time 150 hours Coursework 1 (70%) Portfolio of evidence and a written assignment of up to 1,000 words (Route 1) Coursework 2 (30%) WebCT assessment (Route 1). Third part of assessment for Route 1, students must achieve all of the clinical competencies identified for this module (Pass) Coursework 3 (70%) Written assignment of up to 3500 words (Route 2) Coursework 4 (30%) WebCT assessment (Route 2) B74RDP Miss L Stayt Research Design and Practice Credits 10 Level 4 Target students Masters degree students wishing to specialise in research, or else enhance other areas of study with a research module. Description This module provides an overview of the issues involved in research design and practice. Research is considered within its social and political context, and questions of what research is for and how it can be assessed are considered. The formulation of a researchable question/hypothesis and translating it into an appropriate and practicable research design is explored. Various approaches to research are introduced and the process of conducting a project is examined. Series of 8 x 2 hrs lectures, seminars and tutorial discussion groups. 24 hrs of self-directed study, 25 hrs of assignment preparation. Report (100%) Dr NJ Allcock Written research critique exercise 3000 words B74SSC Philosophy of Research Credits 10 Level 4 Target students Students registered on the MA in Research Methods (Health Studies, Institute for Science and Society, Sociology and Social Policy) Postgraduate research students registered in the Schools of Sociology and Social Policy and Nursing Description The module examines the relationship between epistemology, ontology and methodology. In the module we explore the concepts that underpin educational and social research including empiricism, rationalism, interpretivism and realism and their relation to objectivity, causation and validity. The module covers the role of values in social enquiry, and helps students to explore the relevance of these issues for their own research. 10 x 3 hr classes involving a lead lecture followed by a tutorial. Guided reading 20 hours and assignment 25 hours. Assignment (100%) B74SSD Mr A Morgan 3000 word essay Philosophy of Research Target students Description The module provides a general introduction to the philosophy of social science together with the application of these ideas through key debates. The debates include the structure/agency dichotomy, ideological influences, and feminist methodologies, finishing with a question and answer panel session at the last meeting. The module is also available as a 10 credit module under B7DSSC, with similar module content but reduced coursework. 10 x 3 hr classes involving a lead lecture followed by a tutorial. One hundred and twenty-six hours of self-directed study. Coursework 1 (100%) Mr A Morgan One 4,000 word essay. B74TFN Theoretical Foundations for Advanced Nursing Target students Students enrolled on postgraduate programmes within the School of Nursing Semester Description Autumn Introduction to the philosophy of science Concepts central to nursing Theory and knowledge development in nursing Nursing as an intervention Nursing sensitive outcomes Reading and in depth discussion will be principal activities in the module. Student presentation and guest lectures will supplement the learning activities and exposure to new ideas Coursework 1 (100%) Professor D Porock Essay of up to 4000 words.

11 B74WSM Leading and Managing at Work Credits 40 Level 4 Target students Individuals working in health and social care with leadership responsibilities. Description The approach adopted in this module will be one of workplace led and student-directed learning. The module content and activities will be determined by the specific learning needs of the individual student and shaped by their occupational situation and organisational context. The work will be guided by an action plan drawn up in agreement with the academic and clinical supervisor and in consideration of the student s employing body. The aim is to tackle an area of concern identified by the organisation and will take the form of a service improvement project, in which the student plays a lead role. This work will be carried out over a period of one academic year (nine months). The activities will be staged and reflect the sequence of planning, implementation and review and be agreed with the local supervisors. The material documenting progress will be presented to colleagues and peers, and an overview of the whole project collated in a structured portfolio. Supervisor / Learning Set / Organised Activity Contact Time - approx. 100hrs Independent Learning Time - approx. 300hrs Coursework 1 (70%) Oral (30%) DM4CAI Mrs M Roberts Structured Portfolio 30 minutes Change and Innovation Target students Registered practising midwives. Description This module will encourage midwives to explore the contextual nature of midwifery management, supervision and leadership in maternity care environments. The management of change and innovation will be critically analysed to facilitate students' development as effective change agents. The social, political, epidemiological and economic factors will be debated in relation to their impact on the management of maternity services. Further Activity Detail: 20 hours contact teaching time over the semester, comprising some interative lectures, group discussions, seminar presentations and simulation. Report (100%) Ms C Drury The assessment for this module will comprise a management report detailing a proposed innovation/ change in midwifery practice. The report is limited to 4000 words. DM4IFN Infant Feeding and Nutrition Credits 30 Level 4 Target students Health care professionals for example, midwives, specialist community public health nurses and neonatal nurses. Description The module will enable students to explore the social history of infant feeding, politics and policies from national and global perspectives which impact on the promotion of breastfeeding. Public Health role and Health Promotion will be analysed in relation to feeding and nutrition for the well and special needs infant. An in-depth exploration of anatomy and physiology pertinent to breastfeeding will be undertaken in addition to skill development enabling support for women/families nurturing their babies. Seminar preparation and presentation skills will be explored and developed to enable development of both skills and confidence when participating in professional debate. This module will be offered on a part-time basis with 5 full study days over a 12 week period. A further 3 hours tutorial time. Total student activity of 300 hours. Coursework 1 (90%) Either a portfolio or essay of 4000 words. See handbook for more information. Presentation 1 (10%) Students will present a seminar on an aspect of their work-based learning/essay. Ten minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for discussion. Mrs L Cullen Mrs H McIntyre DM4PLA Professional Leadership and Accountability in Maternity Care Credits 30 Level 4 Target students Registered Practising Midwives Description This module will encourage midwives to explore the contextual nature of midwifery management, supervision and leadership in maternity care environments. The management of change and innovation will be critically analysed to facilitate students development as effective change agents within their role as autonomous, accountable midwives. The current position of midwives in present day health care will be analysed acknowledging the socio-economic, political, legal, ethical, cultural, local, national and global factors which impact on practice, management and leadership within maternity services. Issues relating to contemporary midwifery practice shall be evaluated in relation to the midwife s scope of practice and leadership within multi-professional contexts. Total Student Activity 300 hours Contact Time 30 Hours Directed Study Time 120 hours Independent study 150 hours Assignment (50%) Presentation 1 (50%) Ms J Marshall Ms C Drury Mrs C Johnson 4,000 words

12 DM4RIM Research in Midwifery Target students Registered Practising Midwives There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Description This module will enable health care practitioners to further develop their critical appraisal and research skills. Quantitative and qualitative research paradigms will be explored in depth in addition to a range of research methods employed in health services research. This will equip students to formulate research proposals and to plan, conduct and evaluate a substantial systematic study related to health care. Assignment (100%) A 4000 word essay evaluating qualitative and quantitative methodologies within health services research. Professor DM Fraser Mrs J Charity Spring Semester Level 4 B74ABS Applied Biological Sciences Target students Students enrolled on the MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Nursing Practice Description This module enables students to expand their knowledge of the biological sciences in a specific area appropriate to their interests and clinical practice. Knowledge of recent developments in selected, general areas of the biological sciences is enhanced through a series of key lectures. The lectures are delivered by subject experts and are likely to cover current debates in pain research, neurophysiology, molecular biology, genetics, pharmacology, vascular biology and advances in imaging/scanning techniques. In discussion with the module tutors, students identify an area of the biological sciences relevant to nursing practice for in-depth study. Students also learn how to construct a poster presentation as part of the assessment process, including tutorial support in the use of IT software such as Powerpoint. This module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, group and individual tutorials. Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the assignment. Attendance at the University will involve; Lectures 27 hours Individual Tutorials 9 hours Directed Activities 12 hours Group Activities 12 hours Assignment (80%) Presentation 1 (20%) Mr M Foss 3,000 word portfolio. Poster presentation. B74AN2 Advancing Nursing Practice II Target students Students enrolled on the MSc/Postgraduate Dipoloma in Advanced Nursing Semester Spring Co-requisite Code Title B74AN1 Advancing Nursing Practice 1 Description In this module, students will implement and evaluate the training programme planned in Advancing Nursing Practice I. Students will work with colleagues and clients to master a new element of practice relevant to their clinical field, supported by course workshops and opportunities to reflect on practice. The module will explore how to initiate, manage and evaluate change taking into account national and international trends. Students may plan for an elective away from their normal place of work in order to learn new skill(s) from appropriate experts. Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the assignment Project 1 (20%) Presentation 1 (80%) Dr L A East Portfolio of up to 2000 words to supplement oral presentation. Portfolio to contain evidence of learning and a critical evaluation of the learning process. Marks will be aggregated and students can compensate between the two elements of the assessment. 45 minute oral presentation. Students will present the project through which they have advanced their practice in a conference-style presentation to an invited audience of colleagues and lecturers.

13 B74AS2 History taking, physical examination and clinical decision making II Credits 30 Level 4 Target students UK registered health care professionals, with a minimum post-registration experience of two years (PG Cert and PG Dip) or five years (MSc). There is a limit to the number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. Description In the context of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, this module will equip the students with the skills to: Take and present a systematic clinical history Carry out a comprehensive physical examination Apply the findings of the history and examination to clinical decision-making The module will also equip students with the knowledge and skills to critically appraise the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities associated with expanded roles and advanced clinical practice. Tutor contact (150 hours) including: Lectures in physiology Practical skills training in history taking and medical examination Tutorials in anatomy including prosection demonstration Independent study 150 hours Practical (60%) Assignment (20%) Inclass Exam 1 (20%) Mr M Foss Objective Structured Clinical Examination Essay of 2000 words Anatomy and Physiology Examination B74CB2 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for anxiety and related disorders Credits 40 Level 4 Target students Postgraduate students Description This module develops students knowledge and skills in the cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) based treatments for anxiety and related disorders. The module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion & student-led seminars. Attendance at the University will be supplemented by directed study, supervised practice &independent study in preparation for the assignment. Lectures 78 hours Individual tutorials and supervision 20 hours Directed activities 90 hours Group activities 12 hours Self Directed Study 200 hours Coursework 1 (0%) Coursework 2 (0%) Coursework 3 (50%) Coursework 4 (50%) Dr D Howard A portfolio of assessment reports and treatments A training log that provides evidence of professional development using supervised clinical CBT practice Case Report words Case Report words B74CB3 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for depression Credits 40 Level 4 Target students Postgraduate students Description This module develops students knowledge and skills in the (cognitive behavioural therapy CBT) based treatments for depression at an advanced level. The module is facilitated by a combination of lead lectures, discussion & student-led seminars. Attendance at the University will be supplemented by directed study, supervised practice &independent study in preparation for the assignment. Lectures 78 hours Individual tutorials and supervision 20 hours Directed activities 90 hours Group activities 12 hours Self Directed Study 200 hours Coursework 1 (0%) Report (50%) Assignment (50%) Coursework 2 (0%) Dr D Howard A portfolio of assessment reports and treatments A case report of up to 4000 words An essay of up to 3000 words A training log that provides evidence of professional development using supervised clinical CBT practice B74CCA Palliative and End of Life Care in Childhood and in Transition to Adulthood Target students Students enrolled on the MSc or Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative and End of Life Studies Description By utilising a scenario-based approach this module will consolidate students understanding and application of palliative care for children and young people within a contemporary context. Students will also explore social policy and guidelines as applied to different international contexts in which children and young people and their families require palliative care; the biopsychosocial and spiritual issues surrounding palliative care for children and young people and their families; and transitions from children s services to adult services. This module will be the equivalent of eight full days usually accessed by students as one day per week over a period of eight weeks. The remainder of the module hours will be utilised by the student for assessment preparation, directed and independent study. The equivalent hours of study will be 200 hours. Assignment (100%) Ms R Pfund Students will be required to complete a written assignment of up to 5000 words covering an in depth critical reflection of the implementation of care of a child or young person based on relevant social policy and guidelines.

14 B74CCR Contemporary Practice in Renal Care Target students This module is available to all registered health and social care professinals Description This module is designed to enable students to: evaluate the diverse range of political, health and social agendas linked to the care of individuals with renal impairment assess current approaches to specialist and advance nursing management of chronic renal impairment develop consultation skills to appraise and logically formulate the management of renal nursing care develop skills as advanced practitioners so that they will be able to critically appraise emerging research and health policy developments apply and evaluate evidence in order to develop advanced renal nursing practice and contribute to organisational objectives The module will normally be delivered as eight full days over a period of eight weeks. The remainder of the module hours will be utilised by the student for assessment preparation, directed and independent study Direct Teacher Contact Time 50 hours Independent Learning Time 150 hours Assignment (100%) Written assignment of up to 4000 words Mrs A Lawrie B74CIM Clinical Research, Issues and Methods Target students Students enrolled on the MA Research Methods Description This module will enable students to gain an insight into Clinical Research and consider the issues and methods associated with research in NHS clinical and social care settings. Students will begin by considering the history of clinical research and current organisational issues. This will be followed by examining research designs associated with clinical research for example, randomised controlled trials as well as complex intervention designs. Issues of research governance, ethical and legal aspects of clinical research will be considered alongside the role and responsibilities of healthcare researchers. Students will also examine the evidence base underpinning clinical trial management relating to recruitment, retention, attrition and trial closure. Issues of user involvement in clinical research in terms of priority setting, research design and dissemination will also be addressed. This module is facilitated by a series of lectures and a handbook detailing relevant reading and key articles. Lectures followed by group tutorials where issues raised can be discussed and critiqued. This module entails supported self directed learning. Lectures 20 hours Tutorials 6 hours Individual tutorials 4 hours Student directed 170 hrs (ie remainder) Report (100%) 4000 words. Students will complete a report critiquing the nature of the randomised controlled trial and its use in the evaluation of complex interventions Professor J Collier

15 B74CSR Principles and Process of Comprehensive Systematic Review Credits 10 Level 4 Target students Health and social care professionals interested in the process of conducting a systematic review of evidence related to health care. Postgraduate students within the School of Nursing. Description This module will promote an understanding of the process of conducting a comprehensive systematic review of evidence in order to inform the conduct of health care practice. The module will enable students to: critically discuss the role of systematic review within the context of evidence translation, transfer, utilisation and generation and the evidence based health care movement; explore the use of systematic reviews to explore issues relating to the appropriateness, meaningfulness, feasibility, effectiveness and costs of health care interventions; frame an appropriate review question and develop a review protocol relevant to their own area of practice; develop approaches to design an appropriate search strategy critically explore the processes of assessment of methodological quality, data extraction and data synthesis for a range of health related research; critically discuss the available frameworks for the systematic review of quantitative and qualitative research and the process of meta analysis and meta synthesis; critically discuss the use of a range of evidence, including narrative opinion and text in the process of systematic review. Weekly attendance at the University will be supplemented by independent study in preparation for the assignment. Assignment (100%) Dr NJ Allcock Students will submit a written assignment of up to 3000 words, producing a systematic review protocol on a topic relevant to their own area of practice. B74EIS Evaluating Interventions, Services and Policy in Health and Social Care Credits 10 Level 4 Target students Health and social care professionals interested in the evaluation of interventions, services and policies. Postgraduate students within the School of Nursing. Description This module will introduce students to the main approaches and methods available for the evaluation of health and social care policy and practice. The module will prepare students to assess the effectiveness of the interventions they implement, the programmes and services they deliver and the policies they plan or seek to enact using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Students will be taught frameworks to support their decision-making concerning the appropriate criteria by which to measure effectiveness in different situations. Students will be able to distinguish between interventions, services and policies that aim for the achievement of goals, and outcomes and interventions that are goal free. Students will therefore be equipped to evaluate structures, processes and outcomes and - more importantly - be able to identify where best to evaluate structures, processes or outcomes. The module will prepare students to identify and demonstrate the benefit of interventions to individual users, organisations or whole populations. This module will be delivered online using Web CT. The formats for delivery will include text, video and sound. Reusable learning objects (RLOs) will be utilised, which may amalgamate all of these media. Online delivery will be supplemented with optional face to face tutorial support. Coursework 1 (100%) 3000 words. Critique an evaluation strategy for an existing intervention, service or policy, or design an evaluation strategy for a proposed intervention, service or policy, including rationale and justification Ms S D Johnson