Ethical and Legal Issues in Advanced Practice
Level 7, 10 Credits
Course aim
This course is designed to enable professionals to develop a critical appreciation of relevant ethical-legal skills and knowledge.
Course length
This course lasts for 12 weeks.
Course structure
The programme is delivered via afternoon sessions at the University and some online lectures. Online and electronic resources will be provided via Blackboard, LJMU's virtual learning environment, to support both timetabled sessions and independent study.
Course cost
The cost for this CPD module is £40.00 per credit through the CPD apply route or £33.00 per credit through the self-funded route.
Attendance
There is a requirement for full attendance for each of the sessions, both those delivered in class or via LJMU's technology enhanced learning environment.
Course content
You will gain an overview of the English legal system, including legal aspects of consent, negligence, confidentiality and autonomy. You will consider:
- traditional and contemporary ethical theory
- moral decision making
- articulating moral arguments
- critiquing arguments
- values in ethical decision-making
You will also examine current issues arising from contemporary and emerging NHS policies, clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
Assessment
You will be assessed via a discussion paper.
Entry requirements
In order to be accepted onto this Ethical and Legal Issues course, you must:
- be registered with an appropriate professional body
- have a relevant first degree/HEI Diploma and/or relevant professional experience confirmed by formal AP(E)L portfolio
CPD award
This Continuing Professional Development programme can be studied within the MSc Advanced Healthcare Practice (Clinical) award framework or as a single CPD.
Study dates
January 2018 - see timetable
How to apply
If your CPD course is funded by NHS North West, please apply through the CPD apply system. You can contact your Trust Training Lead for further advice on this process.
If you are funding the course yourself, please apply using the online application form selecting Postgraduate Taught from the Level of Entry drop down.
Further information
Further information is available in our CPD for healthcare professionals brochure.
Faculty Admissions Team
Faculty of Education, Health and Community
Liverpool John Moores University
79 Tithebarn Street
Liverpool L2 2ER
T: 0151 231 5829
E: Health@ljmu.ac.uk
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