The aim of this module is to enable students to continue to demonstrate the use of appropriate and systematic methods of inquiry and skills to critically analyse, develop and evaluate current practice and /or service through the process of undertaking a project in clinical practice.

The module will normally address:

-Evidence based practice in the context of quality improvement
-Quality improvement frameworks
-Change management strategies
-Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods
-Ethical considerations in quality improvement initiatives
-The role of the advanced practitioner in instigating, supporting and informing improvement and development in practice

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Successful students will typically:

-Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of and ability to critically evaluate and synthesise the theoretical and empirical literature related to a practice area from national and international perspectives.

-Critically review quality improvement frameworks and their application to practice development.

-Propose alternative ways of defining and managing a particular practice issue with reference to primary and secondary evidence sources.

-Make recommendations for an evaluative process reflecting the knowledge, skills and behaviours of an advanced clinical practitioner.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills
Successful students will typically:

-Design and conduct a systematic investigation into an area of practice by using appropriate and rigorous methods.
-Develop and implement a plan of action demonstrating appropriate change strategies, evaluation and sustainability of the project and present a coherent and analytic report.

Number of Learner Hours:

1. Scheduled: 45

2. Independent: 255

3. Placement/Work based learning: 0

Assessment:

This module has one assessment – this is a Development in practice report - A report that demonstrates the planning, implementation and evaluation of a quality improvement process in clinical practice.

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HSACPM: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice