Advanced Clinical Practice : Urgent Care Programme

The advanced clinical practice course is for nurses, pharmacists and paramedics working in advanced roles in urgent care and A&E ... Show more

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Sam Thenabadu

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Course Summary

This programme of learning is for nurses working in urgent care and are at the level of or wishing to work at the level of Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP). The programme has therefore mapped to some of the domains set out in the Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England (HEE 2017).

https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our- work/advanced-clinical-practice/multi-professional-framework

Course Aims

This is an extensive programme of learning to prepare experienced practice nurses to work in advanced roles in urgent and primary care.

Course Objectives

Recognise limitations and work within the scope of their role, agreed and documented by their employer.
Develop an inter-disciplinary approach to collaborative working within and across multi-professional teams and draw on the expertise of all members (including health and social care) to support and meet the person’s needs and best interests to optimise the integration of their care.
Recognise medical emergencies and manage or escalate appropriately.
Develop history taking and consultation skills to identify and act appropriately on red flags.
Assess, diagnose and collaboratively agree a way forward, including shared decision making and personalised care and support planning
Complete episodes of care which may include referral for further assessment, treatment and care appropriately.
Develop inter professional skills to work with people and where appropriate, carers, to access appropriate treatment, diagnostics, care and support within the context of individuals’ preferences, priorities and needs.
Develop a collaborative relationship with the person, their family and community, considering all of their physical, mental and psychosocial challenges.
Engage with research to ensure evidence based practice.

ACP Framework

Domain A. Person-centred collaborative working
Domain B. Assessment, investigations and diagnosis
Domain C. Condition management, treatment and prevention Domain D. Leadership and management, education and research.

Pre Requisites

Have a UK or overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification.
Hold professional registration with the NMC, HCPC, GMC or Allied Health Professional Body or Council are encouraged to have an identified mentor in general practice to complete competencies.
Work-based learning is central to the course. This approach allows you to manage and actively shape your own learning in the workplace, with the support of nurse mentors and primary care workforce tutors.
Some of the modules require completion of the pre -requisite ELFH modules to be completed before the live zoom session

Whats Included?

There are a range of modules which include a mixture of classroom, webinars and self directed learning with:
- Handouts
- Recorded presentations
- MCQs
Competency document
Live Webinars and classroom teaching
1 years access to complete the course.