Advanced Clinical Practice (named speciality)

Overview

The philosophy of this Advanced Clinical Practice (named speciality)  course from Edinburgh Napier University  is to use a professional work approach integrated with an understanding of practical application to create a high employability focus and impact on your practice. At all stages, you will be encouraged to take an independent self-learning approach to developing a deep knowledge of your subject area. 

There are five ‘core’ named specialities available which align to the Transforming Roles, Clinical Core Competencies (Phase 2 Paper): 

• Acute Care
• Paediatric
• Neonatal
• Primary & Community Care
• Mental Health

Course details

This course is designed to be flexible and dynamic, allowing learning to be tailored to individual career aspirations. You will have the opportunity for inter-professional learning which can be contextualised to your health and/or care environment.

If you choose not to complete the full master’s degree, you can exit at various points during the course and achieve an award commensurate to the credits accrued.

There are 4 distinct exit points from the program. Exit with a Certificate of Credit (40 credits), Postgraduate Certificate in Enhanced Practice (80 credits), Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Practice (named speciality) (120 credits) and MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (named speciality) (180 credits). 

Graduates from this course can find opportunities in:

• Nursing / Midwifery 
• Critical Care
• Primary Care
• Children and Young People’s Health
• Neonatal Health
• Learning disabilities
• Mental Health