Semester AB:
Day 1 Thursday 28/09/23 9.30am – 12.30 (Zoom, online)
Mentored practice/placement – dates will vary (the University works with the student to find a suitable placement)
Semester BC:
Day 1 Thursday 25/01/24 9.30am – 12.30 (Zoom, online)
Mentored practice/placement – dates will vary (the University works with the student to find a suitable placement)
Course aims
Effectively and holistically manage patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction in the practice setting, demonstrating advanced problem solving, expert clinical reasoning and technical mastery of practical skills, underpinned by a critical understanding of current evidence.
Content
7HSK0333 builds on existing knowledge and skills gained from the successful completion of 7HSK0331/0075 (Lower Quadrant) and 7HSK0332/0076 (Upper Quadrant). AMCP consists of two elements; preparation for clinical practice and a period of clinical mentorship in practice, totalling 150 hours of clinical mentorship. The clinical element will take place in either an NHS or private setting under the supervision of a clinical mentor for no less than 50% of the placement time; the lead mentor will be a full member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP). There will be emphasis on advanced clinical reasoning and examination of patients with simple and complex musculoskeletal dysfunction, to select, justify, evaluate and implement transformative evidence-informed management strategies. Students work with the university to locate suitable clinical mentorship. A variety of patterns of delivery of the clinical hours are permissible encompassing full-time (minimum four weeks), part time (maximum eight months). E-mentoring may be used to augment learning in recognition that not all mentored clinical supervision needs to be face-to-face. StudyNet will be used to facilitate the students' study and communication. The course forms part of a broader CPD framework that can lead to the award of Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master's degree.
All applications are considered on a first come, first served basis. Once the module is full the application portal will close, so early application is advised.
Students who are considering undertaking this module are strongly advised to speak with the Module Lead prior to application to discuss their period of study.
There is also a compulsory formative academic piece to be submitted prior to the mentored clinical practice period (SWOT Analysis and Learning Contract).
Submission dates:
Semester AB: Thursday 5th October 2023 (online submission).
Semester BC: Thursday 1st February 2024 (online submission).
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Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes
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The course forms part of a broader CPD framework that can lead to the award of Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master's degree.
This course is taught via directed on-line activities facilitated by the university (requiring access to a PC & internet connection) and during a period of mentored clinical practice. Mentored clinical practice placements are coordinated by the course team and/or the student (in collaboration with the University team). There is a national shortage of placements and it is essential that you are as flexible as possible in terms of your requests. Agreement from your place of work needs to be implemented before registering for this course.
Student feedback on mentored clinical practice experience and AMCP module:
“Brilliant placement with plenty of support”
“A rich opportunity to learn and improve my patient care”
“The placement is a challenging experience but one that has given me the opportunity to reflect on my practice and improve my clinical skills”
“I am so pleased that I completed this module as it was so valuable”
£1455.00
The price quoted above relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU Overseas/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. Please note that some modules within this programme are charged at a premium rate and details can be found at the link above. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan