BSc (Hons) Respiratory Practice

Summary 2012/13

• Study an innovative programme with content focused upon the integration between primary and secondary care and other associated organisations;
• Develop a range of practical skills which underpin your academic progress and impact on your practice;
• Benefit from modules shaped by clinical developments;
• Drive the dissemination of best practice amongst healthcare professionals.

The BSc (Hons) Respiratory Practice provides healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of not only the effective management of the patient with a respiratory condition, but also the wider issues which impact on the effective delivery of care, outlined in proposed legislation.

2012 Entry Requirements

The degree programme is designed for healthcare professionals looking to specialise in the field of respiratory care. You will require 120 credits at Diploma level.

Details

Who is this course for?

The programme is designed to provide a range of healthcare professionals with the opportunity to develop their understanding of respiratory conditions within the context of their roles.

Past students include specialist nurses and physiotherapists, medics, occupational therapists, paramedics, service managers and GPs.

What will I gain from this programme?

You will develop a range of practical skills which in turn will underpin your academic progress and impact on your practice.

How we will support you

You will be assigned a module tutor throughout your studies to provide support in person and by phone and email. A detailed course pack is also provided, outlining useful resources and providing exercises designed to aid your learning.

You will have access to a range of support services offered by Edge Hill University, including extensive online resources, personal support and interactive ICT services.

What will I study?

Through undertaking the BSc programme you will cover a wide range of modules specifically designed to provide the skills and areas of understanding required to deliver professional care to the patient with a range of respiratory conditions, within the context of your practice.

This knowledge base progresses away from methods of care to cover a range of implications which affect the ability of healthcare professionals to provide the highest standards of care. These issues encompass wider socio-economic concerns, including:

• Conducting healthcare research
• Ethical, legal & social implications
• Current guidelines and strategy
• Spirometry: screening and assessment (ARTP accredited)
• Integrated care approach to a range of respiratory conditions
• Pulmonary rehabilitation

How will I study?

The pathway is linear in structure and consists of two compulsory modules which outline the fundamentals of respiratory care. You will then go on to obtain a further 60 credits to achieve the named award.

If you wish to obtain a University Advanced Certificate in respiratory practice you are required to complete one core module along with a further 40 credits.

A number of different methods are employed to aid your learning. Critical reflection of your own practice is a repeated theme as this allows you to apply new knowledge and skills to the environment in which you work.

Placement

A ‘Negotiated Learning’ module can be incorporated into the pathway. This allows you to work with the academic team to devise content which is relevant to your role and covers the healthcare implications faced on a daily basis.

This differs from a traditional work placement as it adopts a theoretical and practical standpoint, rather than the straight forward approach of a traditional work placement.

Who will be teaching me?

Teaching staff are all trained healthcare professionals from experienced clinical backgrounds who are renowned in both the field of academia and respiratory care.

As a team their achievements are varied including numerous publications, speaking at national and international conference events and sitting on committees detailing national guidelines in conjunction with the Department of Health.

How will I be assessed?

Throughout the programme a combination of written assignments and an observed performance of practical skills are usually used to assess students. Assignments are specifically designed to be critically reflective and to allow students to draw on their own personal experiences working in healthcare.

Specific details of assignments are outlined to students on study day one in the course materials and module handbook.

What are my career prospects?

Modules have been constructed with your personal development in mind. Learning outcomes are driven by national guidelines and regulations to ensure you have the clinical skills and understanding required to continue to progress in your field.

Professional Accreditation

Association of Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP) accreditation of HEA 3077: Spirometry and Screening: Critical Interpretation and Practice

Further study at Edge Hill University

MSc Respiratory Practice

Related Programmes

DipHE Respiratory Practice

How do I apply?

For more information and application details please call Respiratory Education UK on 0151 529 2598.

Fees and Finance

Fees for level 6 CPD health and social care modules are determined by each module being categorised as "standard" or "hi-tech". The cost of standard level 6 modules is £380 per 20 credit module and £570 per 30 credit module for academic year 2012/13. The fee for hi tech level 5 modules in academic year 2012/13 is £420 per 20 credit module and £630 per 30 credit module. 120 credits at level 6 are required to complete this BSc (Hons) degree.

Where can I find out more?

If you have any questions you would like to ask about this course, please contact:

• Dave Lynes, Head of Academic Services (Respiratory Education UK)
• Tel: 0151 529 6234
• Email: dave.lynes@respiratoryeduk.com

Alternatively, you can contact CPD Enquiries on 01695 657249 or email cpdenquiries@edgehill.ac.uk.

Modules

You can graduate from this programme with a BSc (Hons) Respiratory Practice (120 Credits) or University Advanced Certificate in Respiratory Practice (60 Credits).

Core Modules

• HEA3073 Research (20 credits)
• HEA3074 Dissertation (40 credits)

Optional Modules

• HEA3075 Assessing & Diagnosing Respiratory Patients (20 credits)
• HEA3076 Assessment & Management of the Acute Respiratory Patient in the Community Setting (20 credits)
• HEA3077 Spirometry & Screening: Critical Interpretation & Practice (20 credits)
• HEA3078 Asthma Management: Best Practice (20 credits)
• HEA3079 COPD: An Evidence-Based Approach (20 credits)
• HEA3090 Asthma Management Including the Interface Between Primary & Secondary Care: Best Practice (30 credits)
• HEA3091 COPD Including the interface between Primary & Secondary Care: An Evidence-Based Approach (30 credits)
• HEA3080 The Management of Respiratory Failure including NIV (30 credits)
• HEA3081 Respiratory Pharmacotherapy (20 credits)
• HEA3082 Supportive & Palliative Care: An Holistic Perspective (20 credits)
• HEA3084 Pulmonary Rehabilitation (20 credits)
• HEA3094 Negotiated Learning Shell 6.10 (10 credits)
• HEA3064 Negotiated Learning Shell 6.15 (15 credits)
• HEA3065 Negotiated Learning Shell 6.20 (20 credits)
• HEA3066 Negotiated Learning Shell 6.30 (30 credits)