Advanced Practice (Neonates)
If you are an experienced neonatal intensive care nurse, this challenging and rewarding...
School of Health and Society
Part-time
One semester
May 2024
This single module will help you to critically evaluate current evidence underpinning critical care in the childbirth continuum. It facilitates a multidisciplinary team approach when providing critical care.
This module will explore:
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.
Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.
You can undertake this standalone module for continuing professional development.
We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.
Potential students looking to enrol on the module should be registered midwives, nurses (adult, CYP, MH), healthcare professions (OT, Physiotherapy, Podiatry), medical staff, nurse/industry advisors.
Previous study and experience
You will be a registered healthcare professional with active experience working in a clinical environment.
You will need to demonstrate evidence of studying at level 5 / an ability to successfully undertake study at Level 6.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.