The aims of the module are to gain understanding and skills in the legal, professional and ethical issues that inform advanced clinical practice.

This module introduces learners to the role of the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and the content is mapped to the Multiprofessional framework for Advanced Clinical Practice and the 4 pillars: Clinical, Education, Research and Leadership.

You will review and consider:

·         national and international drivers informing advanced practice;

·         examine risk and governance systems in advanced practice;

·         evaluate decision making and communication strategies that inform your practice.

The module requires you to develop both knowledge and skills, with a focus on interpersonal skills, multi-professional relationships and critical awareness of learning for self and others being demonstrated through module activities. 

Students must be able to access supervision in practice over the duration of the module, in order to develop and apply their knowledge, understanding, and skills.

This module is a core element of the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme.

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HSMIRSM: MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences – Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice

HSACPM: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

HSMIRSM: MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: Medical Ultrasound

HSMIRSM: MSc Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences: Clinical Radiographic Reporting