This module places specific emphasis on the pathophysiological processes involved in neurodegenerative, neuroinflammatory, neuro-oncology, acute and chronic brain injury processes. Emphasis will be placed upon current evidence and policy which influences the delivery of care to neuroscience patients. This module has a multiprofessional approach to learning and teaching to promote practice based expert patient care.

Available as a standalone module: Yes, however, it is recommended, but not essential, that applicants have completed the Principles of Neuroscience Care module at level 6 (HAN_6_026) or level 7 (HAN_7_026) first. 

Attendance (Please note, this is subject to change for future intakes)

Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear. 

Venue: LSBU Southwark Campus

Typical intake(s):Semester 2

Career Benefits

This module seeks to provide focus and direction for practitioners who wish to develop their skills and expertise in relation neurological care across the age spectrum. The module aims to enable an individual practitioner to have broader competence skills to progress in a direction that meets workforce development, meeting the needs of the future NHS as outlines in the Five Year Forward View in 2014 by the Department of Health (DH, 2014) and the HEE agenda for Clinical Academic Careers Framework (HEE 2015).

This module encompasses multi-professional working and a sharing of expertise and skills across traditional professional boundaries and fields as new services and roles are being developed both in and out of the hospital environment. Completion of this module should help the practitioner to be in a better position to progress in their career.

Assessment

• Element 1 - Competence Document
• Element 2 - 3000 word Assignment

Both elements of assessment must be passed to pass this module. 

Assessment/submission date: TBC

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:       

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key aspects of neuroscience care and critically analyse relevant policy and guidance related to practice.
• Demonstrate enhanced clinical decision making and reflection on practice.

Intellectual skills:

• Reflect on practice in order to influence and implement change where appropriate.
• Critique the evidence base and evaluate the research for practice.  

Practical Skills:

• Reflect on practice in order to influence and implement change where appropriate.
• Critique the evidence base and evaluate the research for practice.

Transferable Skills:

• Apply complex judgements underpinned by evidenced based care.
• Contribute to the promotion of patient centred care and patient safety.
• Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member of the Multi-disciplinary team.