Day 1 Thursday 10/10/24 9.30am–12.30 (Zoom, online)  

Mentored practice/placement – dates will vary (the University works with the student to find a suitable placement).  

Semester BC:  

Day 1 Monday 03/02/25 9.30am–12.30 (Zoom, online)  

Mentored practice/placement – dates will vary (the University works with the student to find a suitable placement).   

Course aims  

Effectively and holistically manage patients with musculoskeletal dysfunction in the practice setting, demonstrating advanced problem solving, expert clinical reasoning and technical mastery of practical skills, underpinned by a critical understanding of current evidence.  

Content  

7HSK0333 builds on existing knowledge and skills gained from the successful completion of 7HSK0331/0075 (Lower Quadrant) and 7HSK0332/0076 (Upper Quadrant). AMCP consists of two elements; preparation for clinical practice and a period of clinical mentorship in practice, totalling 150 hours of clinical mentorship. The clinical element will take place in either an NHS or private setting under the supervision of a clinical mentor for no less than 50% of the placement time; the lead mentor will be a full member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MACP). There will be emphasis on advanced clinical reasoning and examination of patients with simple and complex musculoskeletal dysfunction, to select, justify, evaluate and implement transformative evidence-informed management strategies. Students work with the university to locate suitable clinical mentorship. A variety of patterns of delivery of the clinical hours are permissible encompassing full-time (minimum four weeks), part time (maximum eight months). E-mentoring may be used to augment learning in recognition that not all mentored clinical supervision needs to be face-to-face. StudyNet will be used to facilitate the students' study and communication.  The course forms part of a broader CPD framework that can lead to the award of Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or Master's degree.