MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Occupational Performance and Mental Health)
ObjectivesYou'll develop your ability to drive practice forward in the mental health field where service users have issues of occupational dysfunction. You'll attain a high level of autonomy and clinical decision-making skills to apply to your clinical practice. There is an emphasis on reflection, presenting information and critical evaluation which will extend your knowledge and therapy skills to a specialist level.
Entry requirementsApplicants should be registered healthcare professionals with an honours degree (2.2 classification or above).
Academic titleMSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Occupational Performance and Mental Health)
Course descriptionCourse structure
Core modules focus upon evidence-based practice and research. Specialist modules address diverse clinical and practice issues in occupational performance and mental health. You'll have the opportunity to carry out an independent research study.
Careers
Typically graduates become advanced practitioners/extended scope practitioners specialising in working with individuals around occupational performance and occupational dysfunction.
MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Occupational Performance and Mental Health)
This course is aimed at meeting the development needs of therapists in mental health.
Core modules include:
Designing Research Projects
This module will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to design and manage relevant quantitative and qualitative research projects.
Dissertation
This module enables you to complete an independent research project. You can discuss areas of interest with an allocated supervisor.
Evidence-based Practice
The evidence-based practice module develops skills in studying at master’s level, enabling you to make the transition to postgraduate study. It also introduces you to the key concept of evidence-based practice within a health and social care setting. Throughout the module you will develop practical skills in searching literature, critically evaluating and managing change. You will be able to focus these skills to your own specialist area of practice within the assignment.
Specialist modules include:
Advancing Practice in Mental Health & Occupational Performance
This module will advance your practice skills as a mental health practitioner dealing with occupational performance issues. You will examine models and approaches, research evidence and accounts of good practice in your own practice area.
Contemporary Developments in Occupation & Mental Health
This module is an opportunity to explore the contemporary face of mental health in your occupation. You will examine current working issues in your own practice area.