In order to be responsive to the constantly changing nature of Pre Hospital Care Practice, this module will allow you to develop advanced knowledge of a chosen contemporary issue related to developments in your current area of work, identifying a specific focus area, synthesising the current policies theories and principles underpinning practice in that area, and critically evaluating the impact on practice this development may bring.
The running of this module is dependent on there being sufficient numbers of interest.
Graduate destinations
This module can be studied as part of the MSc Practice Development: Enhancing Paramedic Practice
Course outline
Course summary
The principles of critical thinking skills, evidence based practice, audit and evaluation of practice change will be applied to selected current major practice issues such as the proposal to discontinue paramedic intubation practice. Teaching staff will determine the topics which may change over the duration of the module due to the rapidly changing nature of pre hospital care practice.
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Identify and critically discuss key issues for the development of Pre Hospital Care Practice
- Demonstrate mastery in the use of analytical skills necessary to respond to new policy directives
- Critically evaluate the likely impact of proposed changes in practice
- Critically review the evidence base underpinning practice innovation
Indicative core bibliography
Aveyard H (2010) Doing a literature review in health and social care 2nd edition. Open University Press
Callum,N. et al (2007) Evidenced-based Nursing. Oxford, Blackwell Publishing
DiCenso A et al (2005) Evidence Based Nursing; A Guide to Clinical Practice. Toronto Elsevier Mosby.
Lindsay, B. (2007) Understanding Research and Evidence Based Practice. London: Reflect Press.
Mc Sherry R and Bassett C (eds) (2002) Practice development in the clinical setting: a guide to implementation. Cheltenham; Nelson Thornes
Melnyck B, Fineout-Overholt E (2005) Evidence Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare. Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
Price A & Scowcroft A (2011) Essential skills for influencing in healthcare. Radclifffe
Further subject specific items will be identified by the designated subject tutor
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
Selection criteria
To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.
Application information
The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
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Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.
Student FinanceAdditional costs
All students will need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc.
Resources and facilities
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