Applied Health Studies BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

Students will enter the programme at level 6 having been accredited for 240 credit points at levels 4 and 5 (queries should be directed to [email protected] ) and will normally complete this programme part-time over a minimum of two years. The programme consists of 4 x 30-credit modules, two of which make up the chosen pathway option in year 1 and the final two in year 2, which are compulsory core modules. Students have the choice of five pathway options: The Year 1 modules by pathway are: Continence Care Pathway: The Fundamentals of Adult Continence Promotion This Level 6 module provides the student with an enhanced theoretical basis for the understanding of the issues essential for the provision of evidence based, individualised care for people who live with incontinence. Normal anatomy and physiology are explored as the basis for a thorough understanding of the genesis of continence problems and their resolution and local, national and international perspectives in continence care are explored. Advancing Care for People with Continence Disorders This module provides a theoretical basis for the enhanced delivery of evidence-based, personalised continence care. The treatment modalities for both urinary and faecal incontinence are explored and the role of the healthcare professional as an agent of change is actively investigated. The role of local, national, international policies and competencies to provide a mechanism to promote a standard of care delivery nationally is explored. OR Developing Practice Pathway: Effective and Compassionate Communication in Health and Social Care Practice This module provides the conceptual frameworks for compassionate, professional communication and behaviour within health and social care, providing essential knowledge and skills for students to develop professional competence to deliver compassionate communication in all health care contexts. It aims to enhance the integration and application of skills related to these core areas which are central to the professional competence in professional health and social care practice. Fostering Innovation in Practice This Level 6 module covers health care topics such as the need for innovation /change, leadership to promote innovation and managing change. The module enables healthcare students to develop their learning and skills by working on an innovative change to their current practice. It focuses on learning skills needed to plan an innovative change to their practice and achieve maximum benefit from critical reflection of practice, with a view to introducing new ways of working. OR Neuroscience Care Pathway: Principles and Practice of Neuroscience Care This module prepares students to meet the complex and specific needs of people with acute and continuing neurological disorders. It provides them with the physiological understanding of the conditions in order that therapeutic interventions can be rationalised. The module enables them to critically evaluate their practice informed by new knowledge and perspectives, considering also the experiences of people in their care. Developing Neuroscience Practice This module provides an opportunity for students to identify and influence change in their practice within the neuroscience setting. They will develop critical thinking and reflective skills to enable them to improve practice and deliver the best possible care for the person and their family. Students will enhance their understanding of the ethical challenges related to decision-making in situations when autonomy is compromised. OR Stoma Care Pathway: The Fundamentals of Stoma Care This level 6 module helps students to develop an in-depth understanding of the basic sciences and disease processes that can lead to stoma formation. Students will be assisted to discuss critically the care challenges that can be experienced by people who have a stoma and identify how they can play an influential role in assisting the person living with a stoma to improve their well-being and life quality. Advancing Care for People with Stoma In this Level 6 module the student will be able to discuss common stoma care issues encountered in neonates and children and 'out of the ordinary' issues in stoma care, outlining appropriate responses to such events. The module will explore key issues associated with multi-professional care, professional development and the future-proofing of service and will examine ethical challenges involved in advocacy and working with healthcare industry agencies. OR Urology Care Pathway: The Fundamentals of Urology This Level 6 module prepares members of the professional care team to deliver high quality care for patients with urological disorders by equipping them with the essential knowledge that underpins urology. Ultimately the module seeks to assist professionals to acquire high level understanding of the science that informs urological assessment and intervention so promoting well-being in the person. Advancing Care for People with Urological Disorders This level 6 module helps to prepare care professionals to better understand deliver high quality care for patients with urological disorders by equipping them with essential knowledge, skills and attitudes that promote effective, knowledgeable and holistic intervention. Ultimately the module seeks to assist the professional to acquire a high level of knowledge and personal reflection to facilitate the future development of evidence based urological care. OR Paramedic Studies Pathway: Applied Human Biology and Pharmacology for Pre-Hospital Care This module aims to build upon and expand the knowledge of pre-hospital clinicians within the interlinked fields of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and psychology. To enable students to grow as autonomous practitioners, this module will examine the evidence behind current best-practice management and intervention strategies across a range of presentations. Upon completion of the module, students will have increased confidence in planning and enacted evidence-based strategies to improve care across a variety of settings. Leadership for safe and effective prehospital person-centred care The provision of leadership and supervision can be challenging for pre-hospital healthcare professionals and requires the development of key decision-making skills to confidently work in inter-disciplinary teams in the provision of safe and effective person centred care in diverse care environments. This module introduces students to leadership, quality improvement and innovation strategies, clinical education and education. Case reviews are used to advance leadership, decision making, accountability, negotiation, and provide constructive feedback The Year 2 Core compulsory modules across all pathways are: The Research Project This core module provides students with

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Online

Students will enter the programme at level 6 having been accredited for 240 credit points at levels 4 and 5 (queries should be directed to [email protected] ) and will normally complete this programme part-time over a minimum of two years. The programme consists of 4 x 30-credit modules, two of which make up the chosen pathway option in year 1 and the final two in year 2, which are compulsory core modules. Students have the choice of five pathway options: The Year 1 modules by pathway are: Continence Care Pathway: The Fundamentals of Adult Continence Promotion This Level 6 module provides the student with an enhanced theoretical basis for the understanding of the issues essential for the provision of evidence based, individualised care for people who live with incontinence. Normal anatomy and physiology are explored as the basis for a thorough understanding of the genesis of continence problems and their resolution and local, national and international perspectives in continence care are explored. Advancing Care for People with Continence Disorders This module provides a theoretical basis for the enhanced delivery of evidence-based, personalised continence care. The treatment modalities for both urinary and faecal incontinence are explored and the role of the healthcare professional as an agent of change is actively investigated. The role of local, national, international policies and competencies to provide a mechanism to promote a standard of care delivery nationally is explored. OR Developing Practice Pathway: Effective and Compassionate Communication in Health and Social Care Practice This module provides the conceptual frameworks for compassionate, professional communication and behaviour within health and social care, providing essential knowledge and skills for students to develop professional competence to deliver compassionate communication in all health care contexts. It aims to enhance the integration and application of skills related to these core areas which are central to the professional competence in professional health and social care practice. Fostering Innovation in Practice This Level 6 module covers health care topics such as the need for innovation /change, leadership to promote innovation and managing change. The module enables healthcare students to develop their learning and skills by working on an innovative change to their current practice. It focuses on learning skills needed to plan an innovative change to their practice and achieve maximum benefit from critical reflection of practice, with a view to introducing new ways of working. OR Neuroscience Care Pathway: Principles and Practice of Neuroscience Care This module prepares students to meet the complex and specific needs of people with acute and continuing neurological disorders. It provides them with the physiological understanding of the conditions in order that therapeutic interventions can be rationalised. The module enables them to critically evaluate their practice informed by new knowledge and perspectives, considering also the experiences of people in their care. Developing Neuroscience Practice This module provides an opportunity for students to identify and influence change in their practice within the neuroscience setting. They will develop critical thinking and reflective skills to enable them to improve practice and deliver the best possible care for the person and their family. Students will enhance their understanding of the ethical challenges related to decision-making in situations when autonomy is compromised. OR Stoma Care Pathway: The Fundamentals of Stoma Care This level 6 module helps students to develop an in-depth understanding of the basic sciences and disease processes that can lead to stoma formation. Students will be assisted to discuss critically the care challenges that can be experienced by people who have a stoma and identify how they can play an influential role in assisting the person living with a stoma to improve their well-being and life quality. Advancing Care for People with Stoma In this Level 6 module the student will be able to discuss common stoma care issues encountered in neonates and children and 'out of the ordinary' issues in stoma care, outlining appropriate responses to such events. The module will explore key issues associated with multi-professional care, professional development and the future-proofing of service and will examine ethical challenges involved in advocacy and working with healthcare industry agencies. OR Urology Care Pathway: The Fundamentals of Urology This Level 6 module prepares members of the professional care team to deliver high quality care for patients with urological disorders by equipping them with the essential knowledge that underpins urology. Ultimately the module seeks to assist professionals to acquire high level understanding of the science that informs urological assessment and intervention so promoting well-being in the person. Advancing Care for People with Urological Disorders This level 6 module helps to prepare care professionals to better understand deliver high quality care for patients with urological disorders by equipping them with essential knowledge, skills and attitudes that promote effective, knowledgeable and holistic intervention. Ultimately the module seeks to assist the professional to acquire a high level of knowledge and personal reflection to facilitate the future development of evidence based urological care. OR Paramedic Studies Pathway: Applied Human Biology and Pharmacology for Pre-Hospital Care This module aims to build upon and expand the knowledge of pre-hospital clinicians within the interlinked fields of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and psychology. To enable students to grow as autonomous practitioners, this module will examine the evidence behind current best-practice management and intervention strategies across a range of presentations. Upon completion of the module, students will have increased confidence in planning and enacted evidence-based strategies to improve care across a variety of settings. Leadership for safe and effective prehospital person-centred care The provision of leadership and supervision can be challenging for pre-hospital healthcare professionals and requires the development of key decision-making skills to confidently work in inter-disciplinary teams in the provision of safe and effective person centred care in diverse care environments. This module introduces students to leadership, quality improvement and innovation strategies, clinical education and education. Case reviews are used to advance leadership, decision making, accountability, negotiation, and provide constructive feedback The Year 2 Core compulsory modules across all pathways are: The Research Project This core module provides students with

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