This module is aimed at health professionals undertaking or developing into an Advanced Clinical Practice role in Neurology. It is designed to support a range of roles in the care of patients with neurological conditions working as part of a multidisciplinary team in a variety of settings and is designed to fulfil clinical aspects of the NHS multiprofessional framework for advanced clinical practice. This module has been developed to be taken as a standalone CPD module, in conjunction with other relevant modules or as part of the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme.
The module will provide the student with a critical understanding of the pathophysiology, evidence based clinical assessment, diagnosis and management of neurological conditions and related complications. It will focus on the application of theory and the current evidence base to clinical practice as well as examining the role of the multidisciplinary team and principles of patient centred care.
The module will be delivered wholly online with scheduled online synchronous and asynchronous activities including e-lectures, workbook completion, set reading and literature search tasks, group and one to one discussion and support. Students are supported in their development of critical reflection and appraisal skills with application to clinical cases. They will engage in interactive case-based discussions and critically evaluate the current evidence base relevant to their own professional practice. Effective engagement with supported and self-directed study will further develop life- long learning skills relevant to students’ professional development. Students will be supported in critically appraising an area of practice and in creating a presentation/ video log of their multiprofessional approach to clinical practice.
This module has been designed in line with the University of Liverpool Curriculum 2021 Hallmarks and offers a digitally innovative delivery through the use of a range of online resources offering active learning opportunities both online and in clinical practice.
Research connected teaching is embedded in the module through a focus on the appraisal of literature evidence and application of current evidence to clinical practice.
The module assessment is designed to authentically reflect the requirements of health professionals to regularly consult and appraise the evidence base relevant to their area of practice, as well as the demands for clinicians working in advanced clinical roles to develop advanced communication skills enabling them to present key issues/ deliver key messages to a wide audience.