Faculty of Health and Wellbeing - Sheffield Hallam University

Master MSc Advanced Practice (Radiotherapy and Oncology) - Práctica Avanzada (Radioterapia y Oncología)

Faculty of Health and Wellbeing - Sheffield Hallam University
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Presentación

Continue to develop your practice in radiotherapy and oncology, and gain accreditation for your advanced knowledge and skills. This course is designed to help you develop a profile that satisfies both statutory CPD and professional body requirements.

Requisitos

Normally you need one from
• a degree in therapeutic radiography
• a Diploma of the College of Radiographers (T) or equivalent study in therapeutic radiography
• an equivalent healthcare degree
If English is a second language, you also need an IELTS of 6.5 or above.
You also need a letter of support from line manager indicating that you are in an appropriate extended role in practice, have clinical support mechanisms and a mentor assigned.
We consider applicants on an individual basis. To be accepted, you need to satisfy the course leader that you have an ability to complete the course. A telephone conversation may be arranged with the course leader to discuss your role and the suitability of the course, before a place is offered.
You must be prepared to be intellectually challenged and to reflect on your clinical practice and consider how it may be improved based on critical evaluation. You need to be motivated, able to contribute to the online discussion and debate, and be prepared to study independently to explore the research literature that underpins practice.
Course enrolment – professional requirements
Before enrolling, you must fully declare during the admissions process any
• unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on convictions that must be declared see the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) website.
• disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or educational establishments
• involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations
You also need to complete
• a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, and provide us with a copy of your DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate if requested. Enrolment also depends on the DBS check being deemed suitable for professional training.
• occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course and an approved programme of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. Health screening and immunisation are provided by the University.

Dirigido

If you are a practitioner working in an extended role or at an advanced practice level in your clinical field, this course is designed to help you develop your practice. You can tailor course content to reflect your evolving scope of practice, individual development needs and service requirements.
You critically evaluate theoretical perspectives and relevant research to help inform and underpin your clinical decision-making and develop your ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries.

Programa

Postgraduate certificate core modules
• expert practice
• advanced practice profile
Postgraduate diploma core modules
• research methods for practice
• personalised study module or work-based learning module
• 45 credits of optional modules
Options
15 credit modules
• practice educator • treatment verification • informed consent in healthcare practice • clinical applications of radiobiology • pre-treatment imaging • paediatric cancer and its management • evidencing your CPD • prostate cancer • breast cancer radiotherapy • IMRT: principles to practice
30 credit modules
• advanced communication and information in supportive and palliative care • advanced communication skills in practice (taught and distance learning) • psychology of cancer care • fundamentals of radiotherapy planning • advances in radiotherapy planning
You can also study modules from across all postgraduate radiotherapy and oncology courses and the wider Faculty of Health and Wellbeing continuing professional development (CPD) framework.
MSc
• dissertation

Salidas profesionales

Prepare for or develop and enhance advanced level practice or begin working towards consultant practice. After graduation, you may be able to further your career in clinical practice in a variety of settings in the UK or internationally. Or you may pursue a career in teaching or research. You can also continue further study to professional doctorate or a PhD level.

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