Infection, Prevention and Control (Professional Practice)

Welcome to the ‘Critical Review of Decontamination Methods, Estates and Facilities’ module.   This is the second of three online level six distance learning pathway modules focusing primarily on decontamination methods and processes used to maintain a clinically safe patient environment.   

This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible, and practice led. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving. A blended learning approach is taken in line with the university’s learning and teaching strategy.  You will be encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities. You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feedforward aimed at developing your academic skills and can discuss your progress with the module team. 

Welcome to the ‘Applied Leadership, Change Management and Innovation’ module.   This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible, and practice led.   You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving, as well as being encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities. You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feedforward support, as well as individual and group tutorial support aimed at developing your academic skills; and have the opportunities to discuss your progress with the module team.   

The module aims to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills which will contribute to your development of Infection Prevention and Control practice.  The indicative content of the module will consist of basic physiology of common micro-organism types, the immune system and physiological effects of infection in the human host.  For those in designated Infection Prevention and Control roles; you will analyse the importance of healthcare epidemiology and surveillance strategies and these key information systems contribute to the management of communicable disease, healthcare associated infection and wider related issues of commissioning services and antibiotic resistance. 

This module specifically addresses the broader programme aims related to “pursuing excellence” and “practice-led, knowledge applied” through a flexible provision that encourages students to develop their research ideas, enabling those on various Health MSc programmes to satisfy their individual learning needs, whilst contributing to their area of study.

This module explicitly addresses students’ personal and/or professional development with a view to enhancing competence for service improvement in a rapidly changing health and healthcare environment. Through a flexible provision, students are inspired to reflect critically upon their individual learning needs as well as their organisations’ practices, to appraise and apply concepts from the literature on leadership, to issues of relevance for their role, organisation and overall programme of study.

• Optional modules

This triple module forms the final bridge between the award of a Postgraduate Diploma and a Health MSc related to a named award. It provides the student with the opportunity to complete a piece of work around a chosen topic in order to demonstrate competence in the planning, execution, analysis and evaluation of a Research Project, a Systematic Review or Project Management. It involves 600 hours of study. The focus is on facilitating the student's independent, critical study in their academic discipline or area of professional practice. It will also serve those who wish to embark on Doctoral studies in the future.

This double module provides the student with the opportunity to complete a piece of work around a chosen topic in order to demonstrate competence in the planning, execution, analysis and evaluation of a Research Project, a Systematic Review or Project Management. It involves 400 hours of study. The focus is on facilitating the student's independent, critical study in their academic discipline or area of professional practice. It will also serve those who wish to embark on Doctoral studies in the future.

This module seeks to support people new to academic publishing in developing an article for publication. Writing for Academic Publication is a cross between a module and a boot camp, providing the space, time, support and guidance to develop ideas and data into a draft article ready for submission. Taking a hands on and nurturing approach, the module will demystify the academic publication process, develop your confidence and hone your skills in writing for publication. The module is well-suited to those taking their first steps in academic publishing, whether academic staff, doctoral researchers, Master’s students or CPD students.