Why study this course with LJMU?
To provide an educational package meeting the needs of nurses and other allied professions required to act autonomously within a variety of ambulatory settings, improving the skills and knowledge of said professionals who are the first point of contact for children, young people and their families.
About your course
Level 7 (postgraduate) - 20 credits
System specific sessions on all major body systems and common illnesses related to those systems including:
Respiratory
Cardiac
ENT
Genito-urinary / abdomen,
Dermatology,
Musculo-skeletal,
Neurology.
Professional development.
All sessions related to NMC code
Learning activities include, keynote lectures, Canvas activities, multimedia, group sessions, practical sessions, problem based learning, role-play / scenario training.
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
The Creative Professional
20 credits
20 credits
Introduction to Digital Enterprise
20 credits
20 credits
Individual Project
20 credits
20 credits
Introduction to Film and Video Production
20 credits
20 credits
Introduction to Photography
20 credits
20 credits
Introduction to Animation and Immersive Technologies
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Creative Professional Practice
20 credits
20 credits
External Engagement and Practices
20 credits
20 credits
Professional Portfolio
20 credits
20 credits
Critical Studies
20 credits
20 credits
Commissioned Project
40 credits
40 credits
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
This module will centre on the major physiological systems, building on prior knowledge and expertise. This will go on to inform greater understanding of the causes and management of common childhood illnesses, their diagnosis and management.
Opportunity for facilitated practice of newly acquired skills within the classroom will be provided. The student will need to practice these skills outside the classroom in their own clinical setting with their clinical mentor.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
A summative clinical OSCE:
- To demonstrate competence in performing a structured format for physical examination of systems and history taking techniques in children and young people.
This is pass/fail competency assessment. Students must achieve 60% in all elements of this assessment (3 clinical OSCE stations) so as to ensure a safe standard of clinical practice.
The competency element is assessed by academics in the clinical area (practice suites).
This assessment is essential to determine the student's level of clinical competence within their role of advanced practice. The ultimate goal is to preserve patent safety and enhance quality of that care.
A key element of the preparation for individuals to practice at an advanced level of clinical practice is the formal assessment of achievement of the capabilities, specific to the context of their practice. It is critical to the implementation, acceptance and
sustainability of advanced clinical practice that health and care professionals working at this level are widely recognised as having a consistent level of competence. They must also be equally capable of fulfilling the specialist requirements of functioning at this level.
A written exam (2hrs)
- Demonstrate mastery of applying examination findings to form diagnosis of common childhood complaints
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of professional issues related to expansion of nursing roles
Weighting 100% Pass mark 50%
Course tutors
Tuition fees and funding
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament. In the event of such a change, any fee increase will be subject to a maximum cap of 10% of the total course cost as originally stated at the time of your offer.
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