Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Study a course developed in line with the national requirements for Advanced Clinical Practice and in conjunction with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers. Study modules that are designed to be clinically current and embedded in clinical practice, by joining the Advanced Clinical Practitioner program atUniversity of Sunderland.

The MSc Advanced Clinical Practitionerprogram atUniversity of Sunderlandis a higher-level clinical apprenticeship program designed and developed with local NHS trusts and healthcare providers in line with the Health Education England Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice. This framework requires healthcare professionals who are working at an advanced level have developed and can evidence the underpinning role/discipline specific competencies and the associated knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the clinical setting and advanced practice role.

The program develops competency across the four pillars of Advanced Clinical Practice:

• Clinical Practice
• Leadership and Management
• Education

• Research

The work-based learning design of the program also supports employers and practitioners in the development of locally negotiated competencies. This supports new and developing Advanced Practice roles across all disciplines and areas of clinical practice.

Career ready

This program is a key qualification needed for anyone wanting to become an advanced clinical practitioner or operate in an advanced practice role.

Courses include:

• Advanced Clinical Management Skills

• Enhanced Prescribing for Health Professionals

• Advanced Paediatric Clinical Skills

• Advanced Clinical Management of Chronic Disease

• Advanced Medicines Management for Advanced Clinical Practice