Dechreuodd fy ngyrfa ymarfer uwch gyda datblygu gwasanaeth cyflyrau cronig cymunedol. Yna roeddwn yn ffodus i symud i bractis cyffredinol. Caniataodd fy mhrofiad fel ymarferydd nyrsio uwch a rhagnodydd annibynnol symud ymlaen i addysg. Ar hyn o bryd rwy'n uwch ddarlithydd ar gyfer ymarfer ymlaen llaw a fi yw cyfarwyddwr rhaglen y rhaglen ymarfer uwch MSc mewn gofal iechyd a rhaglen nyrsio practis cyffredinol BSc. Rwyf hefyd yn gymrawd o'r academi addysg uwch.
Sgiliau asesu uwch
Meddwl diagnostig
Rheoli cyflwyniad acíwt
Rheoli cyflwr yn y tymor hir
Rhagnodi Addysg
Bwrdd Iechyd Bae Abertawe - gweithio ar y cyd o amgylch ymarfer uwch ac addysg gofal sylfaenol
Bwrdd Iechyd Hywel Dda - gweithio ar y cyd o amgylch ymarfer uwch ac addysg gofal sylfaenol
This module is your chance to take the lead on a substantial, independent project that¿s directly relevant to your area of advanced practice. Whether you're passionate about exploring the evidence behind a key issue, or keen to design a practice-based initiative, the Dissertation module gives you the space and the support to make it happen. You¿ll develop high-level enquiry skills, learn how to critically appraise and synthesise evidence from a wide range of sources, and apply your findings to real-world professional contexts. With guidance from an experienced supervisor, you¿ll design, justify, and carry out your project to meet rigorous academic, ethical, and professional standards. By the end of the module, you¿ll produce a scholarly dissertation that showcases your ability to think deeply, reflect critically, and communicate your findings with clarity and integrity. It¿s not just about writing; it¿s about making a meaningful contribution to your field.
This module is your chance to take the lead on a substantial, independent project that¿s directly relevant to your area of advanced practice. Whether you're passionate about exploring the evidence behind a key issue, or keen to design a practice-based initiative, the Dissertation module gives you the space and the support to make it happen. You¿ll develop high-level enquiry skills, learn how to critically appraise and synthesise evidence from a wide range of sources, and apply your findings to real-world professional contexts. With guidance from an experienced supervisor, you¿ll design, justify, and carry out your project to meet rigorous academic, ethical, and professional standards. By the end of the module, you¿ll produce a scholarly dissertation that showcases your ability to think deeply, reflect critically, and communicate your findings with clarity and integrity. It¿s not just about writing; it¿s about making a meaningful contribution to your field.
This module gives you the freedom to explore an area of advanced practice that matters to you, drawn from any of the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, research, or a combination of these. It provides an opportunity to examine your own professional experiences, critically reflect on your development, and articulate the impact of your work on patients, services, and teams. Through guided independent learning, you will analyse how your thinking, judgement, and behaviours have evolved as an advanced practitioner. You will draw on evidence, theory, and real-world insight to build a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise, self-awareness, and commitment to improving practice. By the end of the module, you will have a clear understanding of your professional journey to date and a strong foundation for continued learning and development beyond the MSc.
This module gives you the freedom to explore an area of advanced practice that matters to you, drawn from any of the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership and management, education, research, or a combination of these. It provides an opportunity to examine your own professional experiences, critically reflect on your development, and articulate the impact of your work on patients, services, and teams. Through guided independent learning, you will analyse how your thinking, judgement, and behaviours have evolved as an advanced practitioner. You will draw on evidence, theory, and real-world insight to build a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise, self-awareness, and commitment to improving practice. By the end of the module, you will have a clear understanding of your professional journey to date and a strong foundation for continued learning and development beyond the MSc.
This module is designed to help you grow as an educator within advanced practice. You will explore key theories of learning and teaching and examine how they apply in real clinical settings, whether you are mentoring students, leading training sessions, or supporting colleagues in practice. You will critically evaluate different approaches to learning, reflect on your own role as an educator, and consider how to create meaningful learning experiences that enable others to develop. The module also explores the emerging role of artificial intelligence in education and how it can enhance teaching and learning in healthcare. As part of the module, you will design and deliver a microteaching session, allowing you to apply theory to practice and receive feedback on your teaching approach. By the end of the module, you will have the insight, confidence, and skills to make a meaningful impact through education, both now and in the future.
This module is designed to help you grow as an educator within advanced practice. You will explore key theories of learning and teaching and examine how they apply in real clinical settings, whether you are mentoring students, leading training sessions, or supporting colleagues in practice. You will critically evaluate different approaches to learning, reflect on your own role as an educator, and consider how to create meaningful learning experiences that enable others to develop. The module also explores the emerging role of artificial intelligence in education and how it can enhance teaching and learning in healthcare. As part of the module, you will design and deliver a microteaching session, allowing you to apply theory to practice and receive feedback on your teaching approach. By the end of the module, you will have the insight, confidence, and skills to make a meaningful impact through education, both now and in the future.
This practical module is designed to build your confidence and competence in conducting thorough, person-centred clinical assessments. You will develop advanced skills in history taking and physical examination across all major body systems, learning to interpret findings and apply them effectively to real-world clinical situations. You will learn how to use structured clinical assessment tools and evidence-based examination techniques to support safe and effective practice. In addition to assessing physical health, you will consider the psychosocial and cultural factors that may influence a patient¿s presentation, ensuring that your assessments are holistic, person-centred, and relevant to advanced clinical practice. By the end of the module, you will be able to undertake a complete clinical consultation following the medical model and perform appropriate and relevant clinical examinations to inform the formulation of safe, evidence-based, and reasonable clinical decisions.
This practical module is designed to build your confidence and competence in conducting thorough, person-centred clinical assessments. You will develop advanced skills in history taking and physical examination across all major body systems, learning to interpret findings and apply them effectively to real-world clinical situations. You will learn how to use structured clinical assessment tools and evidence-based examination techniques to support safe and effective practice. In addition to assessing physical health, you will consider the psychosocial and cultural factors that may influence a patient¿s presentation, ensuring that your assessments are holistic, person-centred, and relevant to advanced clinical practice. By the end of the module, you will be able to undertake a complete clinical consultation following the medical model and perform appropriate and relevant clinical examinations to inform the formulation of safe, evidence-based, and reasonable clinical decisions.
This module is designed to sharpen your diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills, preparing you for safe and autonomous clinical practice in advanced roles. Building on your assessment and consultation expertise, you will explore how to evaluate complex patient presentations, formulate differential diagnoses, and plan effective management strategies. Using case-based learning, you will interpret diagnostic data such as laboratory results, imaging, and clinical investigations, and apply evidence-informed reasoning to guide your decisions. You will also consider non-pharmacological approaches, referral pathways, and the wider context of care, including clinical guidelines and policy. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to justify your clinical decisions with confidence, integrating advanced knowledge, professional judgement, and person-centred care to deliver high-quality outcomes.
This module is designed to sharpen your diagnostic reasoning and decision-making skills, preparing you for safe and autonomous clinical practice in advanced roles. Building on your assessment and consultation expertise, you will explore how to evaluate complex patient presentations, formulate differential diagnoses, and plan effective management strategies. Using case-based learning, you will interpret diagnostic data such as laboratory results, imaging, and clinical investigations, and apply evidence-informed reasoning to guide your decisions. You will also consider non-pharmacological approaches, referral pathways, and the wider context of care, including clinical guidelines and policy. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to justify your clinical decisions with confidence, integrating advanced knowledge, professional judgement, and person-centred care to deliver high-quality outcomes.
This module focuses on developing your advanced diagnostic and decision-making skills for working with children and young people. Building on your existing assessment and consultation knowledge, you will explore how to approach complex presentations using clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic planning tailored to younger populations. Through real-world clinical scenarios and case-based learning, you will learn to interpret diagnostic data such as lab results, imaging, and investigations, and apply evidence-informed decisions in a safe, person-centred way. You will also consider non-pharmacological strategies, referral pathways, and the wider context of care, including safeguarding, developmental stages, and family dynamics. Learning takes place primarily in clinical practice settings, enabling you to apply theory directly to your role. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to make sound, evidence-based decisions that support the health and wellbeing of children and young people in your care.
This module focuses on developing your advanced diagnostic and decision-making skills for working with children and young people. Building on your existing assessment and consultation knowledge, you will explore how to approach complex presentations using clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and therapeutic planning tailored to younger populations. Through real-world clinical scenarios and case-based learning, you will learn to interpret diagnostic data such as lab results, imaging, and investigations, and apply evidence-informed decisions in a safe, person-centred way. You will also consider non-pharmacological strategies, referral pathways, and the wider context of care, including safeguarding, developmental stages, and family dynamics. Learning takes place primarily in clinical practice settings, enabling you to apply theory directly to your role. By the end of the module, you will be equipped to make sound, evidence-based decisions that support the health and wellbeing of children and young people in your care.
This module is designed to support you ¿ whether you're a nurse or midwife ¿ in developing a confident, structured, and reflective approach to independent/supplementary prescribing. It¿s built around the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and guided by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society¿s (RPS) Competency Framework for All Prescribers (2021). You¿ll explore the theory behind prescribing, sharpen your clinical decision-making skills, and understand the ethical and professional responsibilities that come with prescribing in today¿s complex healthcare environments. The syllabus is organised into ten key themes that mirror the RPS competencies, helping you build a well-rounded skillset. These themes cover every stage of the prescribing journey ¿ from assessing patients and exploring treatment options, to making shared decisions, prescribing safely, and reviewing outcomes. You¿ll also become adept with governance topics like prescribing professionally, improving practice, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Each theme is supported by indicative content that brings competencies to life through practical examples and case-based learning. This module is not just about meeting standards, it¿s about helping you grow into a thoughtful, capable prescriber who puts patients at the heart of every decision.
This module is designed to support you ¿ whether you're a nurse or midwife ¿ in developing a confident, structured, and reflective approach to independent/supplementary prescribing. It¿s built around the standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and guided by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society¿s (RPS) Competency Framework for All Prescribers (2021). You¿ll explore the theory behind prescribing, sharpen your clinical decision-making skills, and understand the ethical and professional responsibilities that come with prescribing in today¿s complex healthcare environments. The syllabus is organised into ten key themes that mirror the RPS competencies, helping you build a well-rounded skillset. These themes cover every stage of the prescribing journey ¿ from assessing patients and exploring treatment options, to making shared decisions, prescribing safely, and reviewing outcomes. You¿ll also become adept with governance topics like prescribing professionally, improving practice, and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Each theme is supported by indicative content that brings competencies to life through practical examples and case-based learning. This module is not just about meeting standards, it¿s about helping you grow into a thoughtful, capable prescriber who puts patients at the heart of every decision.
This flexible, distance learning module is designed for registered nurses and midwives who are ready to take the next step in their professional journey by becoming qualified Community Practitioner Nurse or Midwife Prescribers (V150). Whether you're working in health visiting, school nursing, or another community-based role, this course equips you to prescribe safely and effectively from the Nurse Prescribers¿ Formulary (NPF). It¿s fully aligned with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society¿s Competency Framework for All Prescribers (2021) and meets the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for prescribing annotation. Throughout the module, you¿ll explore essential topics including pharmacology, clinical decision-making, and the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of prescribing. You¿ll learn how to apply pharmacological principles to real-world scenarios, select appropriate medications, and monitor treatment outcomes¿all within the unique context of community care. The syllabus also includes a deep dive into the RPS Competency Framework and the governance structures that support safe, accountable prescribing practice. By the end of the module, you¿ll be confident in your ability to lead safe and effective prescribing consultations, reflect critically on your decisions, and use evidence, feedback, and audit to continuously improve your practice. Whether you're looking to expand your scope of practice or enhance the care you provide in your community, this module offers the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours to support your growth as a prescriber.
This module is designed to meet the continuing professional development needs for nurses who are new to general practice nursing. The module aims to support the development of knowledge and clinical skills required for newly appointed general practice nurses through a mix of both theory and practice learning. The module can be undertaken in collaboration with health board primary care academies or as a stand-alone option.
With the incorporation of enhanced health assessment skills into current pre-registration programmes, this module has been developed with the aim to provide current registrants an opportunity to enhance their clinical assessment skills within their own workplace. Through the enhancement of clinical assessment skills this will support the development of decision-making skills and escalation of care interventions. This module does not allow the student to work at an advanced clinical practice level since it does not offer advanced health assessment or diagnostic skills. This module aims to enhance a practitioner¿s level of clinical practice.
This module is aimed at registered health care professionals working with clients who have a diagnosis of heart failure. With the prevalence of heart failure increasing in Western Society, health care professionals need access to comprehensive heart failure education to support the care and long-term management of patients living with heart failure. The aim of this module is to explore and develop the students¿ knowledge and skills in the early detection, assessment and management of patients living with heart failure.
This module is designed to support qualified pharmacists in becoming confident, safe, and effective independent prescribers. Whether you're stepping into prescribing for the first time or building on existing clinical experience, the course offers a structured and reflective approach grounded in evidence-based practice. It meets the educational standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and is shaped by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society¿s (RPS) Competency Framework for Prescribers (2021), ensuring you're learning in line with national expectations and best practice. The curriculum is clinically focused and tailored to help you develop the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours needed to prescribe within your scope of practice. You¿ll explore ten key themes that mirror the prescribing journey ¿ from assessing patients and making shared decisions, to prescribing safely and working collaboratively within healthcare teams. These themes are grouped under two broad areas: `The Consultation¿ and `Prescribing Governance¿, giving you a clear and practical framework to guide your learning and future prescribing decisions. For a deeper dive into the expectations and competencies, you¿re encouraged to refer to the RPS Competency Framework for Prescribers (2021). This module is not just about meeting standards, it¿s about helping you grow into a thoughtful, capable prescriber who puts patients at the heart of every decision.
This module is designed to support qualified pharmacists in becoming confident, safe, and effective independent prescribers. Whether you're stepping into prescribing for the first time or building on existing clinical experience, the course offers a structured and reflective approach grounded in evidence-based practice. It meets the educational standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and is shaped by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society¿s (RPS) Competency Framework for Prescribers (2021), ensuring you're learning in line with national expectations and best practice. The curriculum is clinically focused and tailored to help you develop the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours needed to prescribe within your scope of practice. You¿ll explore ten key themes that mirror the prescribing journey ¿ from assessing patients and making shared decisions, to prescribing safely and working collaboratively within healthcare teams. These themes are grouped under two broad areas: `The Consultation¿ and `Prescribing Governance¿, giving you a clear and practical framework to guide your learning and future prescribing decisions. For a deeper dive into the expectations and competencies, you¿re encouraged to refer to the RPS Competency Framework for Prescribers (2021). This module is not just about meeting standards, it¿s about helping you grow into a thoughtful, capable prescriber who puts patients at the heart of every decision.
Diabetes has reached world wide epidemic proportions and is fast becoming the defining disease of the 21st century. It also represents a major challenge to health organizations in chronic disease management. This module provides the basis for health care professionals to deliver high quality multidisciplinary diabetes care is an accredited qualification in Diabetes Care from the Swansea University. The module enables students to extend their network of contacts with others working in diabetes care, share experiences and develop supportive relationships.
One of the roles of advanced practice is education, both in terms of self and others. Consequently there is a need for the practitioner to critically evaluate and apply learning theory to themselves and in the practice setting. This module examines the key ideas underpinning some of the main educational theories which students will relate to their own development and clinical practice.
This module builds upon the skills of clinical consultation, assessment and reasoning acquired in the SHHM49 Clinical Assessment Skills module. During this module students will be introduced to the diagnostic consultation as well as clinical decision making skills. The module adopts a case based approach; students will be introduced to a weekly clinical case that is critically reviewed from the diagnostic assessment all the way through to the therapeutic management. The student will learn to adapt the consultation to include any scenario, preparing for advanced practice in their clinical settings. Emphasis will be upon reasoned differential diagnoses and the bio-clinical reasoning underlying the management of a holistic consultation.
This module will develop your knowledge, clinical reasoning, and the practical skills needed to safely assess, prioritise, and manage adults experiencing acute illness or rapidly deteriorating health in unscheduled and emergency care environments. You¿ll explore the complexities of acute nursing care, including systematic patient assessment, clinical decision making, pharmacological management, and escalation of care to support safe, effective, and person-centred practice. You¿ll critically examine the application of evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, and multidisciplinary team working when responding to dynamic and unpredictable clinical situations. The module integrates theoretical learning with simulation-based education and practice placement experience, support you to develop the advanced clinical assessment skills you¿ll need, including the application of structured assessment frameworks such as the ABCDE approach. Learning is delivered through a blended approach incorporating lectures, simulation, clinical skills teaching, case-based learning, and practice placements. This integrated learning experience prepares you to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-world acute care scenarios, developing your professional confidence, and preparing you to safely manage complex patient care within contemporary acute and unscheduled healthcare settings.
This module is designed for students who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with chronic and palliative conditions. As long-term management becomes increasingly central to community nursing, you¿ll gain the knowledge and confidence to deliver comprehensive assessments and person-centred care that truly supports patients and their families. From understanding the prevalence and impact of chronic conditions to mastering the complexities of symptom management and clinical decision-making, this module prepares you to lead with compassion and clarity. You¿ll explore the ethical and legal dimensions of care delivery, while developing a critical understanding of evidence-based practice and decision-making frameworks. With a strong focus on identifying patient needs, preferences, and goals, you¿ll learn how to promote self-care and empowerment, key elements in improving health outcomes and quality of life. Whether it¿s managing complex conditions or navigating advanced care planning, you¿ll be equipped to respond to the challenges of chronic disease with skill and sensitivity. Collaboration is at the heart of this module. You¿ll engage with integrated care models, policy guidance, and partnership working to ensure your practice is aligned with national and global priorities. Through clinical assessment, reflective learning, and a deep dive into palliative care, you¿ll become a nurse who not only understands complexity, but thrives in it. If you're ready to take your practice to the next level and support patients through some of their most vulnerable moments, this module is your next step.
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