UWE Bristol Work-based Flexible Learning: The New FdSc Healthcare Science Degree Craig Donaldson [email protected] or [email protected]
Apr 01, 2015
UWE Bristol
Work-based Flexible Learning:
The New FdSc Healthcare Science DegreeCraig [email protected] or [email protected]
Practitioner Training Programmes
Healthcare Science(Life Sciences) Blood Sciences
Cellular SciencesGenetic SciencesInfection Sciences
Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) Cardiac Physiology
Respiratory & Sleep Physiology
Models of Provision
• 3 models proposed
• Model 1: working in a HCS specialism– i.e. within blood sciences specialism of the Life
Sciences division– trainee associate would undertake a programme based
on the first two years of the PTP BSc (Hons), including the work-based assessment and would exit with a FdSc
Models of Provision
• 3 models proposed
• Model 2: working across a HCS division– work primarily within one specialism within a division,
but undertake additional roles from other specialisms within that division.
– i.e. roles are emerging across cardiac physiology, respiratory physiology and vascular science specialisms.
– Associate practitioners would complete the FdSc in their primary specialism and undertake additional learning modules and work based training in the additional specialism areas as required.
Models of Provision
• 3 models proposed
• Model 3: working across HCS divisions – Cross divisional roles across life sciences, physiological
sciences and physics and engineering may emerge within community and acute care settings
Models of Provision
• Programme delivery must be accessible and flexible.
• Should include part-time taught courses, distance learning and blended learning options.
• Must carry academic credit to ensure individuals are eligible to progress to the practitioner training programme (PTP).
• To maximise the scope for career progression, the MSC models for the provision of these programmes are drawn from the PTP curricula.
MSC CAREER FRAMEWORK 2-4
• Core Modules – related to main functions of roles
ASSOCIATE5 modules
The use of Scientific method in healthcare science The legal, ethical and regulatory context of healthcare science Working in Partnership with patients, colleagues and other professionals
Investigation, Diagnosis, treatment and management of human disease and disorders
Safety, security and well-being in the healthcare science working environment
MSC CAREER FRAMEWORK 2-4
• Themed Modules – related to main functions of roles
ASSOCIATESelect relevant modules
Pathology Investigations of disease and disordersClinical investigation of human functions and systemsInvestigating with imaging techniquesPhysics and Engineering in Healthcare Science
MSC CAREER FRAMEWORK 2-4Pathology Investigations of Disease and Disorders 70 credits
Introduction to biology of disease 15 Principles and practice of basic investigations in pathology
20
Introduction to Microbiology 20 Principles of scientific measurement in pathology
20
Introduction to molecular biology 20 Analytical techniques and instrumentation in pathology
20
Introduction to genetics 20 Analysis and measurement in the pathology laboratory
20
Introduction to Cell Sciences 20 Infection and Immunity 20Introduction to Transfusion science 20 Basic pharmacology and therapeutics 15Fundamentals of biochemistry and cell biology
20 Tissues and transplantation 15
Metabolism and disease 20 Biology of reproduction 15
Biology of Micro-organisms 20 Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction
15
Immunology and disease 20 Genetics in practice 15
Cellular and Molecular Pathology 20
Healthcare Science (Level-1)
• Core – Scientific Basis of Life– Principles in HCS
• Themed– Pathophysiology of Disease
• 20 credits core• 4 x 5 credit options
– Anatomy & Physiology• 20 credits core• 4 x 5 credit options
Healthcare Science (Level-2)• Core
– Scientific Measurement– Professional Aspects HCS
• Themed– Healthcare Science in Practice
• Blood Science• Genetics• Infection• Tissue• Cardiovascular• Respiratory & Sleep• Integrated Pathophysiology
• Variety captured within negotiated learning agreement
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Liaison• Divisional Workforce Groups / SW MSC Implementation
Board - regular meetings 2011-12
• Department of Health MSC Team – meeting with UWE and employers July 2012
• Meetings with Cogent, Skills Sector Council for the Science Based Industries
• Employer Liaison Group /Working Party
• FdSc Applied Bioscience Technology• FdSc Chemical Science
Questions / Feedback
• What demand do you see for the programme?
• Flexible programme – what content would enhance your future demands?
• Are there any additional features you feel we should consider?