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Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner) (MSc) drafted

University of Southampton
Southampton , United Kingdom
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Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Health Informatics
Area of study
Health
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Develop your professional skills and knowledge to a high level of competence on this Advanced Critical Care Practitioner MSc at the University of Southampton. Successfully completing this Level 7 training course will allow you to apply for membership with

The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM)

as an advanced critical care practitioner.

This pathway is accredited by Health Education England's

Centre for Advancing Practice

. Completion of HEE accredited programmes/pathways is set to become one of the benchmark routes to recognition for Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and accreditation is also designed to  ensure a consistent level of programme quality across England

You’ll study within the

School of Health Sciences

: ranked 5th in the world and 2nd in the UK for nursing and midwifery (

QS World Rankings by Subject 2022

).

This Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner) master’s course is for experienced registered practitioners currently working within a UK healthcare setting.

The course will support your ongoing development in your chosen specialist area. It will allow you to take a leading role in the provision of high-quality, evidence-based critical care, helping to monitor and treat patients with life-threatening conditions.

Led by our expert academics you’ll:

  • examine role development in relation to advanced critical care practitioner
  • explore how to apply evidence to your field of practice
  • examine the use of advanced practice, communication and decision-making skills
  • develop new or enhanced clinical skills relevant to your professional role within advanced critical care
  • build on your knowledge, skills and competence to become an expert or leader in your specialism

    • The course is built around the 4 pillars of advanced practice:

  • advanced clinical practice
  • leadership
  • education
  • research

    • Flexible study

    If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

  • a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) - you'll usually study for about 2 years and will not need to write a dissertation

    • You can also take a single module as part of continuing professional development (CPD). Explore

    modules that are available as CPD

    .

    Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

    Course lead

    Your course leader is Dr Helen Rushforth. She has a background in child health nursing and advanced clinical practice. Visit

    Dr Helen Rushforth’s staff profile

    to learn more about her work.

    Email:

    her@soton.ac.uk

    Related pathways

    We offer 3 other pathways on our MSc Advanced Clinical Practice course:

  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner

  • Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

  • Advanced Allied Health Practitioner

    • See More