(Postgraduate Certificate) Postgraduate Certificate
Ultrasound Guided Musculoskeletal Interventions
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University of Essex
University of Essex
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Postgraduate Certificate
Full-time
Events, Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism
CER B165
10/05/2023
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Professional accreditation
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Admission criteria
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Course qualifiers
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specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
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Rules of assessment
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Additional notes
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External examiners
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External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
1. To provide students with critical understanding of the key concepts underlying advanced musculoskeletal practice.
2. To provide students with the opportunity to acquire advanced musculoskeletal management skills beyond their normal professional scope of practice.
3. To encourage students to contribute to policy making, planning and evaluation.
4. To ensure students acquire a range of transferable employment related skills.
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: Advanced understanding of key concepts related to advanced musculoskeletal practice
A2: Knowledge of how to assess complex health needs (musculoskeletal), diagnose, prescribe and provide individualised care
A3: Knowledge of the relationships between diseases, psycho-social theories and individuals' responses to health and illness
A4: Knowledge of how to critically appraise research findings and apply research evidence to question routine practice including relevant ethical and legal issues
A5: Advanced ability to reflect upon one's own professional practice
Learning methods
A1-5 are covered in lectures and seminars, which introduce the material in a structured manner with opportunity for class discussion. Many of the teaching sessions adopt an enquiry-based learning approach
A1-5 are further supported by practical experience, portfolio development and extensive filmed material available via a Virtual Learning Environment.
A1-3 are further supported by the contribution of visiting lecturers who are leading practitioners in their field, informal small group and individual tutorials
Assessment methods
A1-4 are assessed by coursework and logbooks
A5 is assessed through coursework
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Systematically gather and critically review evidence.
B2: Translate research evidence into practical activities in patient care (evidence-based practice)
B3: Write well-structured and well-argued essays.
Learning methods
B1-3 are explicated in seminars and opportunities to practice ultrasound guided interventions. and assessment techniques
B2 is enhanced through the development of the logbooks
B3 is on-going throughout the course and enhanced via formative feedback about coursework
Assessment methods
B1-3 are assessed through coursework
C: Practical skills
C1: Perform advanced and systematic search for information relevant to specific topics
C2: Critically apply theoretical understanding and research findings to the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders with ultrasound guided interventions
C3: Plan and present their work in an appropriate manner
Learning methods
C1-2 is supported by lectures, practical demonstrations and supported enquiry based learning
C3 is ongoing throughout the course and is supported by structured feedback on formative and summative coursework
Assessment methods
C1-3 is assessed through coursework including logbook development
D: Key skills
D1: Students will be able to choose the appropriate method of enquiry in order to address a range of practical and theoretical problems.
D2: Students will be able to: Use the Internet; Use word processing packages; Use presentation packages;
D3: Students will be able to: Read and interpret tables of data and statistics; Use statistics to analyse data;
D4: Students will be able to choose the appropriate method of enquiry in order to address a range of practical and theoretical problems.
D5: Work in a team with others to agree and work towards goals; Work successfully with other disciplines; Practice reflectively and facilitate this in others
D6: Learn from feedback and respond appropriately and effectively to supervision and guidance; Work pragmatically to meet deadlines; Critically evaluate own performance and to practice reflectively
Learning methods
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