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This 10-week course will support registered Allied Health Care Professionals at Level 6 or Level 7 to critically analyse the role of the Professional Advocate (PA) by gaining the skills and knowledge to lead and deliver quality improvements for the NHS.
The course is specifically a 20-credit level 7 module, relevant to all Allied Health Care Professionals who hold a registration. The course will draw upon A-EQUIP (Advocating and Educating for Quality Improvement) model of professional nursing leadership and restorative clinical supervision.
The module content reflects the requirements of the RCN PNA Standards for Education and Training Programmes and modules, and in turn, supports the NHS England programme of capacity building and support for the PNA role in practice.
The content requirements cover:
You'll be supported to meet the standards for facilitating clinical supervision using a restorative approach, enabling you to undertake personal action for quality improvement, monitor, evaluate, control quality, and promote the education and development of staff using restorative, normative, and formative approaches.
During this 10-week course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to lead and deliver quality improvements in response to the ever-changing landscape of the NHS and facilitate restorative clinical supervision for your colleagues and teams.
You will study online, engage in weekly lectures, and use a combination of directed and self-directed study within 10 weeks.
There are two assessment methods: a portfolio, and a presentation and professional discussion on a quality improvement initiative of your choice. You will complete self-directed study and build your portfolio. Assessments are to be completed four weeks following the end of the module.
There are two cohorts:
Cohort 1: 18 February – one day per week for 10 weeks.
2–2.5 hours of face-to-face online lecture followed by 5 hours of self-directed and directed study.
Cohort 2: 26 March – one day per week for 10 weeks.
2–2.5 hours of face-to-face online lecture followed by 5 hours of self-directed and directed study.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
We require applicants to be at a Band 5 or above for both Level 6 and Level 7.
The employer usually meets these costs – we advise you to speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
We also accept self-funded applicants and encourage anyone wishing to explore their options to contact cape@sunderland.ac.uk.
This information was correct at the time of publication.