Advancing practice in context - APP701
Develop your critical and professional understanding within advancing practice
CPD for healthcare professionals
Key features
This 20 credit module is a core module for the
MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions) and (Clinical Practitioner) route in addition to other
pathways within the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
It will allow you to look at, critically analyse and evaluate the principles of advancing clinical practice and prepare you for your learning journey on your masters. You will study alongside health professionals from different disciplines and healthcare settings, adding a unique richness to this learning opportunity.
You will develop a critical understanding of the current issues that impact service delivery and how advancing practice influences the provision of high-quality, patient-centred care whilst also ensuring that the right care is delivered by the right clinician at the right time.
You will also have the opportunity to consider the legal and ethical boundaries, working environment and complexities of your own practice.
Within the taught component of the module, there will be input from visiting lecturers, clinicians, and managers from the health sector to offer practical, pragmatic insights and promote active discussion.
Module code
APP701
Credits
20
FHEQ level
Level 7 (masters)
Location
Blended learning approach with face-to-face delivery in Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
Course details
Review the four pillars of advanced practice – leadership, clinical, education, and research – which characterise the work of the advanced practitioner within a diversity of clinical settings.
Analyse the challenges to and leadership opportunities that stimulate and facilitate effective service change, supporting inter-professional working and service user involvement to facilitate high-quality care.
Evaluate contemporary policy drivers and frameworks within the health and social care sector in relation to an advanced level of practice.
Identify and critically analyse the professional issues related to their own practice role within the context of integrated care delivery.
Critically debate the professional, political, legal, and ethical demands of working within the context of advanced practice as an autonomous practitioner.
Assessment
The summative assessment for this module is an essay.
(Please note that these assessment details are provisional – if you require further information, please contact the module lead or the Professional Development Unit).
Module dates
Provisional dates for 2026-27.
Delivery 1
10, 17, 24 September, 1, 8, 15 October 2026
10, 17, 24 September, 1, 8, 15 October 2026
Delivery 2
7, 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11 February 2027
7, 14, 21, 28 January, 4, 11 February 2027
(Occasionally, delivery dates might be subject to change – always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit).
Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers. In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date. Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers – for further information, please contact the Professional Development Unit.
This module can be studied as a standalone module or as a core module towards the following programmes:
Admissions information
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
- Application forms.
- Change of name forms.
- Pre-course information.
- Downloadable guides.
- Student card.
Visit
Professional Development Unit (PDU) admissions for full details.
Entry requirements
To be considered for a place on this module you must:
- be a registered practitioner working in an area of practice that will allow you to meet the module outcomes
- ideally be in possession of previous study at degree level to study the module at masters level.
Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.
Fees
Please see our
professional development module fees page.
Further information
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», PL4 6AB
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³», PL4 6AB
Module lead
The module lead is
Jo Amy Bailey .