Practice Development: Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date. The timetable for level 6 modules running in 2013/4 is available on the Practice Development Framework website.

Indicative pathways for completion of the UAD or PgC within the academic year 2013/4, are available from the Practice Development Framework website.

Why study with us?

Are you a registered health professional currently working with patients experiencing acute stroke? Do you wish to develop your practice based knowledge and skills at degree level? Would you like to undertake a short course which specialises in stroke and neuro rehabilitation?

The University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation focuses on acute stroke management and rehabilitation. We can help you to broaden your knowledge and skills base and improve your career prospects.

What can this course lead to?

Having completed this University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation, you could bring the 60 credits into a top-up degree in BSc (Hons) Practice Development.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing care faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 60 credits Selection criteria

All applicants should be registered health care professionals or hold equivalent qualifications. Applicants will be selected via application form. All applicants must have support from their workplace. Applicants must be working with people after stroke or be able to access people after stroke on a regular basis. A suitably qualified work place mentor (registered health care professional specialising in stroke) must be identified at commencement of the course.

There is full commitment to equal opportunities criteria. The University is committed to widening access by taking candidates from a variety of educational backgrounds, without compromising academic standards.

Employer support is essential for students to be accepted onto the course.

Applicants are normally expected be a registered health care professional with relevant qualifications to at least diploma level. Candidates who are not registered healthcare professionals may be considered if they can demonstrate an equivalent level of education, evidence of recent CPD and extensive experience in stroke care.

Modules

All modules carry 20 credits at level 6 and all three modules are compulsory for this award.

Core modules

HLLG6004 Acute Stroke Management: Contemporary Perspectives

HRBG6003 Rehabilitation: Collaborative Working

HRBG6004 Rehabilitation: Improving Practice

Course summary

The University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation enables you to examine the role and responsibilities of the multidisciplinary team in the initial assessment, stabilisation and management of the client presenting with acute stroke; you will examine the evidence base behind rehabilitation theories; design, execute and evaluate a service improvement plan for stroke care patients.