Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Certificate of Professional Development - CPM

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

B-JMU-FEB
B-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

To facilitate the development of a safe and effective Clinical Endoscopist (CE), by equipping the student with the knowledge, skills, competences to perform Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy and Polypectomy to a level appropriate for Colonoscopy practice, incorporating the professional attributes that underpin an advanced practice role.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the broadened level of responsibility and autonomy of the advanced practice role and the professional scope of practice set within legal, ethical, professional and organisational governance.
2.
Critically examine the principles and practice of the Clinical Endoscopist role and critically apply knowledge of the key concepts involved in advanced clinical reasoning and decision making.
3.
Critically appraise the evidence base underpinning the Clinical Endoscopist role in relation to consent, effective patient report writing, legal, regulatory and ethical aspects of advanced practice.
4.
Obtain relevant information by history taking, physical assessment and examination of a patient's clinical records and synthesise this information to guide interpretation of endoscopic findings.
5.
Acquire and synthesise all necessary evidence relevant to practice to effectively manage patients with individual or complex comorbidities when presenting for Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Colonoscopy and Polypectomy level 2
6.
Interpret endoscopic findings based on knowledge of the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the lower gastrointestinal tract and synthesise this information to formulate a differential diagnosis, recommend further investigations and develop an evidence-based management plan.
7.
Demonstrate competence in endoscopic skills, both technical and non-technical, as defined by the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) in relation to diagnostic Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Endoscopy (Colonoscopy) and Polypectomy level 2

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The Clinical Endoscopist module cater to a national footprint and adopts an innovative, blended approach to learning. The module contents are delivered by experts in the field of Endoscopy or Advancing Practice via an interactive virtual classroom.  This module places an emphasis on robust clinical leadership, advanced communication skills, in-depth anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, image interpretation, autonomous decision-making, diagnosis, evidence base patient management. The curriculum and delivery design incorporates technical and non-technical Endoscopy skills within a simulated learning environment. This enabled LJMU to provide a comprehensive educational programme to meet the student’s needs, ensure J.A.G. standards are achieved, is cost effective and contributes to enhanced patient safety.

The level 7 module has been incorporated as an optional module with the MSc Advancing Practice which will enable students to further engage with LJMU to complete their Master’s level study.

The module has taken account of the appropriate levels of the Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies (FHEQ). The range and depth of theory and practice assessment reflects the learning outcomes and has sufficient assessment to correspond with the LJMU assessment tariff guidelines. 

Opportunities for work related learning

This Health Education England (HEE) funded programme provides ring-fenced 20 hours per week dedicate training time per student. The students are required to work with a J.A.G. train the trainer to develop their clinical competency and to undertake a J.A.G. summative assessment within the workplace.  

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

This module is specifically designed to meet the requirements set by Health Education England (HEE) for a national Clinical Endoscopist (CE) training programme. The aim of which is to have a clinically based (9 months), academically focussed programme to meet the outcomes of the JAG Endoscopy Training Scheme (JETS) and … For more content click the Read More button below. The overall aim of the module is to adequately prepare practitioners in this new and complex role and to maintain patient safety. Teaching will take place on site or via the Virtual Learning Environment, the students will return to their practice settings to reflect upon and develop expertise within their own settings supported by a local consultant Medical Clinical Supervisor and an Advanced Practice Mentor. To meet the learning outcomes students will be offered blended learning opportunities based upon the following elements: Clinical / practical skills trainingCompletion of the CE competency portfolioAcademic elementCompletion of SLATE e-learning packageBasic Skills courseClinical supervision and personal development The course will be informed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Benchmark Statement for Health and Social Care Programmes and students on the course will be expected to adhere to their relevant Professional Code of Practice.

Structure

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

In line with Health Education England professional requirement to maintain patient safety, no referral will be offered on this CPD.

Entry Requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH02-04) nursing and midwifery