Professional/Short course Principles of Neurosciences
20 credit level 6 or level 7 module
You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.
About
This 20 credit module, Principles of Neurosciences, will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of neurological care through three interconnected areas: clinical knowledge, patient journey analysis, and service improvement.
The module, available at level 6 (UZWSAC-20-3) and level 7 (UZWSAD-20-M), will enable you to work competently across a range of differing professional care delivery contexts within the specialist field of neurosciences.
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
At level 6
- analyse the care journey of a patient with a neurological condition by identifying key stages in care delivery and clinical management, evaluating areas for improvement in relation to best-practice standards and supporting literature.
- demonstrate understanding of the pathophysiology, treatment, and management of your chosen neurological condition, incorporating clinical appraisal of current evidence-based practices.
- evaluate and propose a realistic improvement to clinical practice by identifying challenges in care delivery, aligning with the patient's experience, and developing an evidence-informed service improvement plan using a quality improvement framework.
At level 7
- critically analyse the care journey of a patient with a neurological condition by identifying key stages in care delivery and clinical management, critically evaluating areas for improvement in relation to best-practice standards and supporting literature.
- demonstrate critical understanding of the pathophysiology, treatment, and management of your chosen neurological condition, incorporating clinical appraisal of current evidence-based practices.
- critically evaluate and propose a realistic improvement to clinical practice by identifying challenges in care delivery, aligning with the patient's experience, and developing an evidence-informed service improvement plan using a quality improvement framework.
Entry requirements
You must be a registered healthcare professional and relevant to place of practice.
Careers / Further study
This module can contribute towards the PGCert Health and Social Care, MSc Clinical Practice, and the Professional Development Awards. If you have any queries, please contact the Professional Development team (pd@uwe.ac.uk).
How to apply
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
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For further information
- Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158
Structure
Content
The module syllabus typically includes:
- Anatomy and physiology of neurosciences
- Aetiology, pathology and clinical picture of neurological conditions
- Recognition of the deteriorating conscious/unconscious patient, assessment and escalation process
- Disease progression within neuromedicine and neurosurgery
- Cognitive assessment of patient including mental health needs and the vulnerable adult
- Understanding the psychology of the neuroscience patient within the disease process
- Long term conditions, for example, multiple sclerosis; motor neurone disease; spinal injuries; Parkinson's disease, and other movement disorders such as muscular dystrophy
- Stroke and associated deficits
- Understanding the changing relationships of patients and carers
- Psychological and social aspects of long term neurological conditions
- Understanding pharmacological interventions within the confines of neurological disease
- Changing aspects of person centred care
- Understanding the geographical significance of and the specific impact on patient outcomes within Inter- professional and inter agency working, within neuroscience service
- Knowledge of the implications of research and advanced practice within the neurosciences and the impact on services
- Ethicolegal issues
Learning and Teaching
The module will use a variety of approaches, which may include class-room based sessions, facilitated discussions, experiential learning, video analysis and tutorial.
Independent study will include engaging with the literature and preparation for teaching and assessment.
Assessment
Assessment for this module comprises a 20 minute (maximum) presentation comprising 10 minutes (maximum) presentation followed by 10 minutes (maximum) of critical questioning.
Formative assessment opportunities will be provided by the module team offering guided support and feedback on the initial service improvement idea, and further project plan. Additionally, peer guided support is also available.
Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Dates
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Features
Study facilities
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