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Advanced Clinical Practice CPPD courses

Brunel offer a range of Continuing Personal Professional Development (CPPD) modules for practitioners in physiotherapy, occupational therapy or nursing.

These modules will prepare you for a leadership role in developing and improving the care and experience of service users, along with improving service provision across the range of health and care settings.

Find the right CPPD module for you:

Anatomy and Physiology (PH5616)

Course Code	PH5616
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Written examination (2 hours)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will allow students to develop theoretical knowledge of the anatomy and physiology underpinning critical illness, in order to profile the critical care patient. The module aims to develop students critical awareness of clinical evidence related to the critically ill patient. This module covers: The respiratory system: anatomy and physiology, respiratory muscle function and assessment, lung function (flow, compliance, resistance, and volumes) and clinical lung function testing, gas exchange and gas transport, and control of breathing in health and disease. The cardiovascular system: structure and function, electrophysiology, control of cardiac output, tissue perfusion, control of blood pressure and cardiac reflexes. The renal system: structure and function of the kidney and renal regulation. The neurological system: The brain and disorders of consciousness. (Additional body systems will be covered in the Rehabilitation After Critical Illness module, and The Specialist Patient modules.)
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Qualitative Research in Health and Social Care (PH5604)

Course Code	PH5604
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	500 word assignment (50%) 1.5hr MCQ examination (50%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	Qualitative research is focused on understanding the depth and complexity of human experience. In health research, it's often used to explore how people experience conditions and interventions, and investigate behaviours including that of health professionals. Through prioritising the voice of those who are within health care, as patients, carers and/or professionals, it has a valuable role to play in service evaluation, development and quality improvement. There are many theoretical traditions that underpin qualitative research and methods for gathering and analysing data. Rigour in process is a core feature of all. In this module, students will be introduced to some of these background theories and approaches, the key methods used, techniques of analysis and necessary ethical considerations. Opportunity to do data collection and analysis will be included as well as considering ‘quality’ in qualitative papers and important considerations when planning a qualitative research project.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Rehabilitation after Critical Illness (PH5618)

Course Code	PH5618
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word critical appraisal essay
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will allow students to develop theoretical knowledge and critical understanding of the physiological processes underpinning chronic critical illness, including the neuromuscular effects of critical illness, the effect on the respiratory system and weaning from mechanical ventilation, and psychological consequences of critical illness. In addition, students will develop a critical understanding of early mobilisation strategies, rehabilitation interventions, and outcome measurement in critical care; as well as the importance of inter-disciplinary working and a long term follow up. Students will also develop analytical clinical assessment and reasoning skills in the treatment of impairment, disability and participation from the intensive care unit through to the community setting. The module aims to develop students critical awareness of clinical evidence related to the rehabilitation and recovery of the critically ill patient.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Facilitating Learning and Teaching in Clinical Practice (PH5615)

Course Code	PH5615
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Video presentation (50%) 3,000 word portfolio of reflective practice (50%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to provide practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills for the planning, organisation, delivering, teaching and evaluation of effective programmes for clinical training in specialist practice. Current research and theory underpinning the educational process which support a challenging and supportive teaching and learning environment for clinical practice will be explored. This aims to enhance practitioners’ individual ability to critically appraise and augment their skills and knowledge and actively contribute to the education awareness for members of their healthcare team, patients, service users and carers.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Pain: Contemporary Science and Practice (PH5624)

Course Code	PH5624
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word assignment based on a complex clinical scenario
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	In this module, students will engage with contemporary pain science and up-to-date principles of management for the person in pain. The module is designed for clinicians working with people with pain in any clinical setting. It aims to improve students understanding of pain science and management and help to better embed this knowledge into everyday practice. Students will look at the issue of pain from multiple perspectives, including knowledge from neurobiology, psychology and epidemiology and other disciplines. Throughout, there will be a focus on developing clinical skills that can be embedded into practice.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Contemporary Theory and Clinical Application in Musculoskeletal Practice: The Lower Quadrant (PH5625)

Course Code	PH5625
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	1,500 word essay around a complex case scenario (70%) Oral presentation (15 mins) (30%) Please note, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, assessments for the academic year 2019/20 are altered as follows: Essay weighting increased to 100% Oral presention removed
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to develop advanced critical understanding of the current theory and science of current lower quadrant musculoskeletal practice. Students will develop advanced examination and intervention skills for the management of patients with lower limb, and lumbo-pelvic (lower quadrant) musculoskeletal conditions.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in Musculoskeletal Medicine: Advanced Assessment and Management Skills (PH5641)

Course Code	PH5641
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Work-based learning portfolio (pass / fail) Case presentation (100%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship MSc
Module Details	The NHS, public health and social care system and the delivery of prevention, treatment and care will continue to change over the coming years. An increased focus on managing complex co-morbidities will place a greater emphasis on the skills of the generalist as will the move towards increased care provision outside of dedicated care settings and professional boundaries. An increase in the demand for Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner roles is occurring to address complex MSK patients, both within secondary and primary are settings. This module has been developed to address the learning needs of these clinicians who otherwise struggle to get the training they need to fulfil their roles. Pre-requisites: CV to be reviewed. Be HCPC registered. Have four years experience working as a qualified physiotherapist. Minimum of two years specialising in musculoskeletal practice. Have formally identified and entered an agreement with a mentor and / or supervisor for the learning-in-practice elements of a programme, prior to commencing the programme.
Contact Details	• Tara.Potier@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Neurophysiological Basis for Rehabilitation of Movement (PH5630)

Course Code	PH5630
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word essay on selected topic in rehabilitation / movement research
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	On this module, students will develop their knowledge of clinical neurophysiology and motor control, relevant to rehabilitation of movement. This will be achieved by critical examination of key advances in research of movement disorders and neurorehabilitation, and students will explore how this research leads to advances in clinical practice of neurorehabilitation. Key topics include rehabilitaion research for gait, upper limb plus posture and balance in a number of neurological conditions.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Quantitative Methods and Design for Health Science Research (PH5603)

Course Code	PH5603
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Written examination (2 hours)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will critically explore, reflect and develop students' understanding of statistical approaches to the analysis of quantitative data in health science research. Students will gain practical skills in analysing key research designs using standard statistical software package appropriate to biomedical and health research (University supported package). The module aims to explain observational and interventional study designs and discuss the use of appropriate measures of health, relative and absolute risk, and treatment effectiveness for each design. Students will critically evaluate quantitative research to inform evidence based practice in health sciences.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Contemporary Theory and Clinical Application in Musculoskeletal Practice: The Upper Quadrant (PH5626)

Course Code	PH5626
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	1,500 word essay around a complex case scenario (70%) Oral presentation (15 mins) (30%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to develop students advanced critical understanding of the current theory and science of current lower quadrant musculoskeletal practice. Students will develop advanced examination and intervention skills for the management of patients with upper limb, cervical and thoracic (upper quadrant) musculoskeletal conditions.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Injection Therapy (PH5647)

Course Code	PH5647
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Portfolio: 10 reflective case studies (50%) Practical exam (25%) Viva (25%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Apprenticeship MSc
Module Details	This is a post-registration module is aimed at physiotherapists working at an advanced level who wish to practice injection therapy. This course combines clinical and academic learning with an emphasis on the development of technical skills, clinical reasoning and critical evaluation of current research for injection therapy. The module provides the relevant continuing professional development training of skills for physiotherapists that are necessary to meet the expectations of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy educational training for injection therapy. This module is accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Pre-requisites: CV to be reviewed by module lead. Be HCPC registered. Have four years experience working as a qualified physiotherapist. Minimum of two years specialising in musculoskeletal practice. Provide evidence of current appropriate indemnity insurance to practise. Have formally identified and entered an agreement with a mentor and / or supervisor for the learning-in-practice elements of a programme, prior to commencing the programme. Be able to access the relevant medicines through a setting-appropriate lawful medicines framework in order to offer injection-therapy.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Functional Neuroscience for Rehabilitation (PH5629)

Course Code	PH5629
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word critical essay
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module focuses on developing and updating student’s knowledge of functional neuroscience underpinning neurorehabilitation. Students will critically evaluate neuroscientific research in health and treatment of neurological disorders. They will also explore how advances in basic and clinical neuroscience research impact on professional practice in neurorehabilitation.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Clinical Applications in Neurorehabilitation (PH5631)

Course Code	PH5631
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	20 minute oral presentation case study and short abstract of presentation
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	By exploring the link between theory and practice, and through critical evaluation of current evidence for the effectiveness of selected rehabilitation techniques in common use, this module aims to enhance the students’ ability to critically reflect upon their day to day practice and to objectively rationalise and justify their clinical decision making, their choice of techniques and approaches, and how to critically evaluate their effect when working with people with neurological disorders. Students will be made aware of new and current applied research in the field and be able to critically evaluate its usefulness for new and existing therapeutic procedures.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Science of Rehabilitation and Movement (PH5620)

Course Code	PH5620
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	15 minute case presentation (50%) 2,000 word review (50%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module examines the science underpinning effective rehabilitation and exercise prescription. There will be a focus on the science of strength and conditioning, physiological adaptation to exercise in multiple systems and motor learning. This will include principles of exercise dosing and the evidence underpinning the effectiveness of approaches to exercise prescription in both prevention and rehabilitation of long-term conditions and non-communicable diseases. Students will be introduced to the tools used to measure various aspects of movement and performance. The module will consider the full spectrum of activity from the inactive to the higher functioning individual.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Acute Management of the Critically Ill Patient (PH5617)

Course Code	PH5617
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Viva voce on case study
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will allow students to develop skills in the advanced clinical assessment of the critically ill patient, as well as a critical understanding of the acute management of critically ill patients, advanced clinical reasoning skills, human factors and non-technical skills. The module aims to develop students critical awareness of clinical evidence related to the acute management of the critically ill patient.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

The Specialist Patient (PH5619)

Course Code	PH5619
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word case study report (80%) 15 minute presentation (20%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will allow students to develop theoretical knowledge of specialist ICU populations. They will gain knowledge and understanding of the specific pathophysiological processes of trauma, burns, spinal cord injury (SCI), brain injury, liver and transplant, cardiothoracics, HIV / oncology, and the complex medical surgical population. In addition, students will develop analytical, clinical assessment and reasoning skills in the management of these populations, with particular focus on the specialist components of assessment, rehabilitation and care. The module aims to develop students critical awareness of clinical evidence related to the management of these specialist groups.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Advanced Lifestyle Management in Long-Term and Chronic Conditions (PH5622)

Course Code	PH5622
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	2,000 word case study report (50%) 15 minute oral presentation (50%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply multi-factorial lifestyle approaches to the management of long term and chronic conditions. Students will obtain a critical understanding of behaviour change techniques, approaches to smoking cessation, and approaches to weight management. This module will promote the use of the current evidence base, current national and international guidelines, and underlying principles to develop advanced knowledge of multi-factorial management of risk factors and disease. This module has a strong practical focus aiming to equip students with skills to translate theory to practice. Students will develop skills to apply advanced behaviour change interventions, incorporating motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy, to individuals in health and disease. They will also develop skills needed for safe and effective professional practice of dietary and physical activity management in the prevention and management of long term and chronic conditions.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Reflective Clinical Practice in Long-Term and Chronic Conditions (PH5623)

Course Code	PH5623
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	2,000 word reflective essay (50%) 2,000 word essay-portfolio (50%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to develop students’ reflective skills both in application of their learning to their own patient care and through observations of current preventive and rehabilitation practice. This module requires students to visit a range of relevant areas delivering prevention and rehabilitation services in chronic disease management. The student culminates these visits in the form of a reflective practice portfolio. Development of skills to critique and evaluate different clinical interventions and hence identify recommendations for improving or changing practice to is core to this module.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Advanced Clinical Leadership (PH5612)

Course Code	PH5612
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word case-based critical reflection on clinical leadership
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to develop advanced knowledge, skills, qualities and behaviours of leadership for clinical healthcare professionals working in a range of roles in healthcare settings in the NHS. This knowledge and skills literacy will nurture and enhance existing team-working skills and clinical leadership requirements in order to evidence advanced level skills.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Assessment and Management of Challenging Behaviours Across the Lifespan (PH5636)

Course Code	PH5636
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word case-based critical essay
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to develop advanced and critical understanding of the factors underlying challenging behaviours from early childhood to older age. This knowledge will encourage the development of advanced skills in conducting individualised, functionally-based assessments of challenging behaviours for successful monitoring and management of a person-centred and evidence-based professional practice.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Cognitive and Behavioural Issues in Neurorehabilitation (PH5632)

Course Code	PH5632
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word essay
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	Students will draw from their own clinical experience and practice in cognitive neurorehabilitation to explore current application of biopsychosocial models and rehabilitation guidelines. Students will undertake focused critical appraisal of research and evidence based neuropsychology for application to rehabilitation in brain injury or neurological conditions. Students will explore both barriers and opportunities related to translational clinical cognitive rehabilitation practice.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Children, Young People, Families and Carers’ Practices (PH5633)

Course Code	PH5633
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word case-based coursework
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will advance practitioner's existing knowledge and skills in employed multifactorial intra- and inter-personal processes in the promotion of health and wellbeing of children, young people and their families / carers. Current working practices, nationally and internationally, will be reviewed with a focus on improving service provision for these populations.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Older People and Healthy Aging (PH5634)

Course Code	PH5634
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word eassy
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to develop practitioner's critical awareness of the broader concepts and influences impacting upon older people, their families and carers to maintain their health and wellbeing. Practitioners will critically review current and pertinent political, social and theoretical influences associated with demographic change, health promotion and internationalisation.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Mental Health Recovery and Wellbeing (PH5635)

Course Code	PH5635
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word eassy
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module aims to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary issues that impact on mental health service delivery and how the advancing level of practice influences the provision of high quality, service user centred care. This knowledge will enhance the skills and confidence of practitioners working with people who have mental health problems to enable recovery.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Palliative and End-of-Life Care (PH5637)

Course Code	PH5637
Module mode of attendance	Full-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word eassy
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	The aim of this module is to provide knowledge and skills in palliative and end-of-life care from an interdisciplinary perspective. Key module aims include: Developing specialist knowledge in the state of the art for palliative and end-of-life care to enable working in multiple healthcare settings, meeting a range of patient/service user needs. Developing an understanding of the dynamics of inter-professional practice and learn skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Developing the ability to monitor and assess care delivery and outcomes together with professional colleagues, service users, and carers. Applying evidence-based approaches to care and evaluation of that care. Building leadership skills to advance policy and practice and to contribute to ongoing improvement in health care at the end-of-life.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

The Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (PH5638)

Course Code	PH5638
Module mode of attendance	Part-time
Course Dates	2020/21: 16, 17 and 18 September 2020, 7 and 8 November 2020 and 9 December 2020 2021/22: 15, 16 and 17 September 2021, 6 and 7 November 2021 and 8 December 2021
Credits	30
Fee	UK / EU: £1,643 International: £3,000
Assessment	Completion of mandatory online lectures, objective structured clinical examination and multiple choice questions
Full Course	Musculoskeletal Ultrasound PgCert (CASE accredited for UK situational learning experiences only)
Module Details	This module aims to develop the practical skill of performing a diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound examination. Intensive, focussed teaching time developing practical skills will be provided with high quality ultrasound systems and low student numbers to machine ratios. Extensive use of AV equipment will enable an engaging and stimulating learning environment. Core foundation topics such as science and technology including physics, knobology, image optimisation will be addressed in taught lectures and through supporting online material. We will cover reporting and communication and professional issues discussing the impact that this can have on patient pathways and overall management. Relevant clinical governance documents and policies will be discussed along with quality assurance.
Contact Details	• Tara.Potier@brunel.ac.uk • Stuart.Wildman@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Integrating Musculoskeletal Ultrasound into Practice (PH5639)

Course Code	PH5639
Module mode of attendance	Part-time
Course Dates	2020/21: 13 and 14 January 2021, 20 and 21 March 2021 and 5 May 2021 2021/22: 12 and 13 January 2022, 19 and 20 March 2022 and 11 May 2022
Credits	30
Fee	UK / EU: £1,643 International: £3,000
Assessment	VIVA presentation of a case study, logbook submission (250 cases) – included audit of cases, final assessment on placement – assessed by independent assessor
Full Course	Musculoskeletal Ultrasound PgCert (CASE accredited for UK situational learning experiences only)
Module Details	This module aims to develop students ability to recognise pathology on imaging, report it accurately but also develop an understanding of the evidence base surrounding the impact that those sonographic findings have upon a patient pathways. Considering normal ageing changes and determining relevance of imaging findings. A significant focus of the module will be clinical mentorship, but taught contact days to refine skills and develop an understanding of tissue appearances will be provided. Group based working, online resources and learning materials will further supplement this.
Contact Details	• Tara.Potier@brunel.ac.uk • Stuart.Wildman@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Management of the Pelvic Health Patient (PH5643)

Course Code	PH5643
Module mode of attendance	Part-time
Start Date	January
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	3,000 word work based portfolio
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will develop the practical skills for the treatment and management of the pelvic health patient (including antenatal and postnatal care, urology, gynaecology and colorectal conditions). Students will learn practical skills such as catheterisation, vaginal pessary application, exercise, manual therapy, biofeedback and electrotherapy skills. Rehabilitation will be a large focus of this module and the focus will be on holistic patient management of pelvic floor dysfunction. Critique of the literature will be completed with in-depth evaluation on clinical effectiveness.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Fundamentals of Pelvic Health (PH5642)

Course Code	PH5642
Module mode of attendance	Part-time
Start Date	September
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Practical examination VIVA / OSCE (50%) 3,000 word critical assignment (50%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	This module will provide the students with knowledge of common pelvic health pathologies. Students will develop the assessment skills necessary to manage and rehabilitate pelvic health patients including, the obstetric, gynaecological, urology and colorectal patient. This module will also focus on the critical appraisal of current assessment skills and techniques, working towards individual view of clinical best practice. Initial management of common pathologies will be discussed, with further critical review of the current practices.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner within Pelvic Health (PH5644)

Course Code	PH5644
Module mode of attendance	Part-time
Start Date	April
Credits	15
Fee	Fees for associate module students
Assessment	Oral case study presentation (50%) 3,000 word work based portfolio (50%)
Full Course	Advanced Clinical Practice (all specialist pathways) PgCert, PgDip and MSc
Module Details	The aim of this module is to give students an overview into the change of clinical practice when moving from a physiotherapy post in to an extended scope/advanced physiotherapy practitioner position. This module is aimed at Physiotherapists who have already started or are looking to start a role as an Extended Scope Physiotherapist / Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner.
Contact Details	• CHMLS-TPO-HS@brunel.ac.uk • Enquiries@brunel.ac.uk

Advanced clinical practice degrees at Brunel

Advanced Clinical Practice

ACP (Cardiovascular Health)

ACP (Critical Care)

ACP (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation)

ACP (Neurological Rehabilitation)

ACP (Occupational Therapy)

ACP (Pelvic Health)

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound