You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

The Principles of Neurosciences is a 20 credit module available at level 6 (UZWSAC-20-3) and level 7 (UZWSAD-20-M).

A variety of approaches will be adopted in the Principles of Neurosciences module in order to further develop skills of clinical judgement.

All face-to-face sessions are online via webinars consisting of discussions, structured exercises, tutorials, case studies and masterclasses. It is also anticipated that an opportunity to view a brain dissection will be offered to the cohort whenever possible.

Careers / Further study

The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

• BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
• MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Professional Development Award

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

• MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
• MSc Advanced Practice
• Professional Development Awards

Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts.  Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding.  Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

Content

The module syllabus typically includes:

Skills

• Principles of neuromedical and neurosurgical practice relating to acute and long term conditions.

• Comprehensive neurological assessment, observation, intervention and evaluation of the conscious and unconscious child/adult individual.

• Assessing the well-being and future provisions of child/adult individual and carers with End of Life conditions.

• Assessment of change in cognitive function and mental health in child/adult individuals with a neuromedical or neurosurgical condition.

• Interpersonal skills e.g. reactions of the child/adult individual to stress, factors which contribute to good relationships, methods of communication and the effects of breakdown in communication

• Values of others in relation to illness and the users" perspective.

• IT and literacy skills

Scientific knowledge

• Pharmacology of drugs used in treating neurological conditions

• The application of evidence to the care and management of child/adult individuals within the neuroscience setting.

• Applied neuroanatomy and physiology

• Psychological and social aspects of neurological conditions

• Aetiology, pathology and clinical picture of neurological conditions

Context of managing the individual with a neuroscience condition

• Methods and advances in diagnostic and current therapeutic approaches to their treatment

• Implications of international, national and local policies governing neuroscience practice; child protection, code of conduct, national service framework, community care act, research governance

• Organisation and management of the delivery of care related to national and local policies within the context of inter professional working

• Principles, aims and objectives of rehabilitation

• Challenges of educating individuals and carers in an adult/paediatric neuroscience setting

• Role of Clinical Governance in working practice

• Ethico-legal issues relating to practice for the safe guard of the child/adult individual

• Provision of resources and facilities to meet the needs of the child/adult individuals with long-term neurological disease or disability.

A variety of educational approaches will be adopted in the Principles of Neurosciences module in order to further knowledge and understanding as well as develop skills of clinical judgement.

This module is a partnership module co-ordinated by North Bristol Trust (NBT). The module consists of seven face-to-face sessions, of which five are delivered simultaneously on-site (at Southmead Hospital, Bristol) and online via webinar; these sessions include discussions, structured exercises, tutorials, case studies and masterclasses. The other days are delivered on-site only to facilitate a Simulation Day for half the group whilst the other half undertakes directed study online. It is also anticipated that an opportunity to attend a brain dissection (on-site only) will be offered to the cohort in small groups whenever possible.

For the level 6 module (UZWSAC-20-3)

For the level 7 module (UZWSAD-20-M)