POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE COURSE GUIDE

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POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE COURSE GUIDECollaborating closely with service providers and patients, the School of Medicine offers a range of post-qualification and professional courses, responding to the needs of medical and healthcare professionals, their portfolio careers and the future medical economy.Many of our courses allow students to convert their previous CPD study into academic credits towards a postgraduate award. Most courses can be studied part-time, some offer blended learning and others are taught in CPD blocks, building to a higher qualification to fit with busy professional life.

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MEDICAL ULTRASOUND (MSc*/PGDip/PGCert)Suitable for qualified health professionals who wish to gain specialist skills in ultrasound as well as intercalating medical students and basic medical science teachers. Taught by highly experienced clinicians, using the latest equipment, volunteers and phantoms. The multiple optional modules provide students with the flexibility to work in their own specialty. Assessment will be both written and practical including: knowledge about physics; equipment and knobology; theoretical knowledge of normal and pathological ultrasound appearances in the area of study, demonstration of practical skills of performing, interpreting and reporting examinations and professional and safety issues related to ultrasound use in clinical practice.

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AN INTRODUCTION TO POINT OF CARE ULTRASOUND (PoCUS) Level 1This one-day CPD course at the Preston Campus is for health professionals, including doctors, nurses, paramedics and midwives, delivering care in primary or secondary settings. The course complies with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) guidelines and is designed to enable participants with the knowledge and practical skills to enter into the PoCUS Level 1 module within our postgraduate Medical Ultrasound programme. The course is delivered by an experienced team of clinicians using the latest bedside scanning equipment.

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MEDICAL EDUCATION (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) Suitable for doctors and healthcare professionals who are responsible for teaching, assessing and supporting students and trainees, both in educational institutions and in the workplace, who wish to enhance their confidence and skills in medical education. Explore ways of developing and delivering effective medical education, address challenges and investigate different evidence-based approaches. Students may be clinicians with responsibility for education in their role, those new to medical education looking to develop and enhance their portfolio career, or more experienced educators looking to update their skills with the latest practice.

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CLINICAL PRACTICE, MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)Suitable for GPs, doctors, managers and the integrated healthcare team seeking to play an active role either within their own practice or working as a lead within a commissioning organisation, acute or community trust. With the challenging situation faced by the health and social care sector, changes need to be made in the way services are delivered and there is an urgent need to provide clinicians and managers with the skill sets needed for their new and future roles. We have worked closely with a wide range of clinicians and managers from across the health and social care economy to design a flexible programme that meets your specific needs. Not only will this underpin professional career progression, it can help develop a multi-strand career for those who may seek alternative pathways that work in tandem with their clinical practice.

MEDICAL LEADERSHIP (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)Suitable for those who are in healthcare engaged as current senior leaders, or who have career ambition and high potential to move into this role. Students will build on their capability to lead their team from the front, confidently and competently in practice.

Students will discover and capitalise on their leadership strengths, maximise their leadership legitimacy and improve team performance in their specialist area. This course combines diverse, commercial know-how and internationally acknowledged, pragmatic self-assessment tools to help students develop best practice. It also aligns and builds on the GMC guidance on leadership and management standards for medical professionals. The modular format means students can study at their own pace, putting new skills into practice with the support of their peers and the academic team before moving onto the next stage.

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LIFESTYLE MEDICINE (MSc*/PGDip*/PGCert*)Suitable for healthcare and exercise professionals, Lifestyle Medicine combines a clinical and public health perspective to explore the prevention, treatment/management and potential to reverse, chronic/lifestyle-related diseases.

Students will explore specific skills that would allow them to develop and deliver effective preventative lifestyle education, address challenges and investigate evidence-based approaches across lifespan, eg. to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, CVD and all-causes of mortality; to consider health behaviour changes, nutritional understanding/awareness; physical activity understanding/awareness; mental health and wellbeing; lifestyle management. Such approaches will enable professionals to respond appropriately to the needs of an individual through to community-based approaches.

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PERFORMANCE AND REHABILITATION

MUSCULOSKELETAL MANAGEMENT (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)This programme will provide medical and health professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess, triage and care for patients with MSK conditions and to apply the clinical theory, practice and associated research in the prevention, assessment and management of MSK conditions within contemporary healthcare. It will enable professionals to commission and respond to evolutionary changes in the structure and provision of healthcare. The course will also increase the practitioner’s knowledge of the multidisciplinary team’s role in managing MSK disease and explore new ways of working and is delivered by leading medical consultants, therapists and academics.

PERFORMANCE MEDICINE (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)This flexible course has been designed for those already working within a sports environment to advance knowledge in applied areas such as MSK, Ultrasound, Injection Therapy, Nutrition, Sports Psychology and Medicine in Extreme Environments; helping students to fully prepare their athletes. Students can bring 40 credits of previously acquired CPD/PD to their pathway creating a truly unique learning experience which rewards and recognises the continuous professional journey of the student. Each module is designed for flexibility, many delivered in a combination of face-to-face and online learning, with each student selecting their “best fit” route through to their chosen award.

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SPORTS MEDICINE (MSc/PGDip/PGCert)A specialty branch of medicine that brings together a multi-disciplinary team including therapists and doctors; focussing on assessment, treatment and prevention of injuries in sport and physically active populations. Suitable for those who aspire to work and lead in sport and physical activity and will train leaders to deliver safe and effective care to those engaging in sport and enhance sports medicine professional skills. Teaching staff are expert clinicians involved in research within their clinical and/or academic field and are encouraged to disseminate their knowledge at both local, national and international events.

PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATE PRACTICE (MSc)Physician Associates (PAs), provide care to patients under the supervision of a consultant or GP and play an increasingly important role in healthcare provision in the UK. Our programme makes use of case-based learning, clinical and communication skills, role play and applied anatomy/ physiology/pathophysiology teaching. The course comprises 50% placements in general medicine and in various specialties. This course is offered at both the Preston Campus and Westlakes Campus near Whitehaven in Cumbria. We teach in small groups offering a high level of student support and direct contact hours with staff in state-of-the-art facilities. Our clinical skills laboratories have a vast range of equipment, to help train students for hospital and GP surgery environments.

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DIGITAL HEALTH (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) With the global market for digital health expected to reach almost £408 billion by 2025, there is huge impetus to create a digital health-ready workforce. It will be increasingly important that doctors and other healthcare professionals are able to exploit digital opportunities in healthcare to improve patient outcomes; to deliver safe care more efficiently and effectively and to bridge the gaps between different teams within health and social care. This programme will enable doctors and healthcare professionals to capitalise on digital health technologies to deliver healthcare, particularly to disadvantaged, remote and rural patients.

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DISASTER MEDICINE (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) Delivering healthcare to communities affected by disasters, be they natural or man-made, is an aspect of healthcare that is both demanding and immensely rewarding. It requires specific skills and expertise that would enable healthcare professionals to adapt and respond to the need of the affected communities at a time when they are most vulnerable. Our course provides the necessary skills to deal with aspects of healthcare delivery in a disaster, from advance planning, to immediate response, to healthcare in the medium-to-long-term. In addition, it covers the complex logistical, legal and ethical issues, as well as an overview of the principles of disaster management.

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MOUNTAIN MEDICINE (MSc*/PGDip*/PGCert*)This programme aims to give registered healthcare practitioners the theoretical and practical knowledge to manage the specific illnesses and diseases that may occur in the mountain environment. This programme is aimed at registered healthcare practitioners working, or wishing to work, in a mountain medicine environment. The Mountain Medicine Programme follows the required syllabus for accreditation by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation (UIAA) Medical Commission, the International Society of Mountain Medicine (ISMM) and the International Commission for Alpine Rescue (ICAR). Upon successful completion of the Certificate students can exit with a PG Certificate (or opt to stay and study for Diploma and MSc), plus receive the UIAA/ICAR/ISMM Diploma in Mountain Medicine.

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RURAL MEDICINE (MSc/PGDip/PGCert) URGENT CARE (MSc*/PGDip/PGCert)Whether practising medicine in a rural setting or with remote access to additional or secondary medical services in an urban setting, this programme will give GPs and other healthcare professionals the confidence and skills to deal with urgent and pre-hospital care. Teaching takes place at the National Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine (NCRRM) at our Westlakes Campus near Whitehaven in Cumbria. Rural medicine has been under-served for a number of years and the Centre aims to provide a focus for remote and rural medical education and research in collaboration with colleagues globally. Eligible students include medics, intercalating medical students, recent medical graduates and other healthcare professionals.

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URGENT MEDICAL CARE (Cert)This CPD course has been designed to give students an insight and firm grounding in the area of urgent medical care; to deliver the very best care to patients by understanding their needs and the latest treatment options. The course uses a range of teaching techniques, both on and offline, from lectures to hands-on moulages. The teaching team come from wide and varied backgrounds from the military to the NHS and include paramedics, nurses and doctors. Teaching takes place at the National Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine (NCRRM) at our Westlakes Campus near Whitehaven in Cumbria.

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CLINICAL STUDIES (DProf)This practitioner-targeted doctorate qualification will allow members of clinical staff to gain additional knowledge and skills to carry out research in a clinical practice setting by analysing and critiquing the philosophical dimensions of research methodology. The course covers the use of current research techniques, enabling students to develop and advance their understanding of clinical practice theories and concepts in real world settings. By using their critical evaluation skills, knowledge of research methodologies, and analysis of ethics, all students will have the opportunity to develop a bespoke research project aimed at building knowledge and improving practice in the clinical sector.

MD by Publication This doctorate-level qualification is aimed at senior doctors and consultants, in particular those who wish to pursue academic interests, incorporate an academic role as part of their portfolio career and who have a substantial volume of work that has been published in high-quality medical/scientific journals. Focussing on research in clinically relevant areas this qualification has a global currency amongst medics which will offer graduates of the programme the widest possible range of opportunities worldwide in established and developing medical care systems. Graduates of this programme could take up academic positions in any of the increased number of UK medical schools either as an alternative career path or alongside their clinical practice.

RESEARCH

MEDICAL SCIENCES (MRes)Designed to enable intercalating medical students and graduates to lead a research career in key areas of medicine and bioscience in academia, the NHS and healthcare settings, or industry. At the core of the course is the undertaking of a real-life, cutting-edge research project selected and/or proposed by the student in a research group within the areas of expertise in the School and collaborating partners. The range of projects offered is diverse on research and/or innovation in medicine, surgery and the medical sciences, from the most fundamental biomedical sciences to the most applied aspects of medicine and surgery. Graduates of the programme will be ideally suited to pursue the academic medicine path, PhD studies or a career in medical/bioscience research.

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OPTOMETRY (MSc*)A unique programme in the field of ophthalmic optics education delivered through a blended learning format which is designed to offer colleagues a path to gain qualifications while they are working within the optical industry. This is a fast-track two and a half year programme with the last year combining the Optometry Scheme for Registration period along with the master’s research project module. The blended learning format means that knowledge will be delivered online and there will be several week-long on-campus “blocks” to embed learning into clinical and practical skills throughout each year.

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VISION SCIENCES

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