Applied Pathophysiology in Advanced Practice Level 7 7KNIM777 drafted

Program Overview

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The Applied Pathophysiology in Advanced Practice program equips healthcare professionals with advanced assessment and diagnostic skills to manage patients with complex conditions. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of common diseases and develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The program emphasizes interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based practice, preparing graduates for advanced roles in healthcare settings.

Program Outline

This module equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with common pathologies and conditions.

• Sharpen decision-making abilities based on sound rationale for assessment findings and treatment.
• Master advanced assessment skills to manage patients with complex, comorbid conditions.
• Integrate discipline-specific knowledge with relevant NICE guidelines and knowledge from other clinical specialties.
• Relate patients' clinical signs and symptoms to the relevant underlying pathophysiology.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Advanced Health Assessment
• Comorbid Conditions
• Common Pathophysiological Conditions
(cellular to system level)
• End-of-Life Issues and Withdrawal of Treatment
• NICE Guidelines and Assessment Tools

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Program Structure:

• Assessed module:
30 credit value
• Duration:
6 days spread over 10 weeks
• Course Dates:
April 23, 2024 - June 25, 2024
• Application Deadline:
March 15, 2024

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Individual Modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Pathophysiology
• Concepts of advanced pathophysiology
• Body systems review
• Introduction to common pathologies
• Module 2: Advanced Health Assessment
• Advanced history taking and physical examination
• Diagnostic tests and procedures
• Interpretation of laboratory data
• Management of patients with multiple conditions
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Ethical considerations
• Cardiovascular disease
• Respiratory disease
• Neurological disease
• Renal disease
• Endocrine disease
• Musculoskeletal disease
• Cancer
• Module 5: End-of-Life Issues and Withdrawal of Treatment
• Palliative care
• Ethical considerations
• Communication skills
• Module 6: NICE Guidelines and Assessment Tools
• Evidence-based practice

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Course Schedule:

• Term 2:
January 23, February 6, February 20, March 5, March 19, April 2
• Term 3:
April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, June 25

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Assessment:

• Oral case presentation
• 2,000-word written case study

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Case studies
• Group work

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Faculty:

• Module Lead:
Rebecca Elliot (rebecca.elliott@kcl.ac.uk)
• Reader in Advanced Clinical Practice:
Gerry Lee

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Unique Approaches:

• Focus on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Integration of theory and practice through case studies and clinical scenarios.
• Emphasis on interprofessional collaboration and communication.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Educator
• Researcher

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Opportunities:

• Opportunities to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and community health centers.
• Increased earning potential compared to other nursing roles.
• Career advancement opportunities.

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Other:

• Offered by the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care.
• Full fee: £3100.