Physician Associate Studies PGDip

Postgraduate

In Bangor

£ 13,300 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Bangor (Wales)

  • Start date

    September

A Physician Associate (PA) is defined as someone who is a new healthcare professional who, while not a doctor, works to the medical model, with the attitudes, skills and knowledge base to deliver holistic care and treatment within the general medical and/or general practice team under defined levels of supervision.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Bangor (Gwynedd)
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LL57 2DG

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course




The School of Medical Sciences at Bangor University has a track record in educating excellent graduates in Clinical and Medical Sciences. Many key positions in the NHS are now filled with graduates from our programs.

have been awarded an initial degree (2.1 or higher) by a recognised Higher Education Institution in medically related life science subjects (see widening access section if you are interested but do not have a degree in these areas). Examples include: Medical Sciences; Biomedical Sciences or
have a 2:2 in a life science degree with a higher degree in a relevant subject e.g. MSc Clinical Sciences

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Subjects

  • PA
  • Teaching
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Team Training

Course programme

The 2 year PG Diploma program uses a multi disciplinary, research informed approach to teach clinical and basic science related to the human systems (cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, female reproductive, renal and genitourinary, the eyes, and skin) and diagnostics & therapeutics. The scientific background is taught in the context of clinical placements in Community Medicine, General Hospital Medicine, Front Door Medicine, Mental Health, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics. Successful completion of the 2 year PG Diploma enables graduates to take the national certification exam, which is mandatory to register and work as a Physician Associate. Students benefit from a strong exposure to clinicians and scientists with active research in medically related subjects. Course Structure The program is delivered by the Physician Associate Faculty that brings together clinicians and other experts from across the disciplines of primary and secondary medical care. The course content reflects the curriculum and learning requirements for the Physician Associate framework (PA CC 2012). The Physician Associate programme at Bangor includes an integrated placement programme of work based learning that will provide progressive experiential learning in a range of clinical settings to allow students to attain the standards of knowledge and understanding in clinical practice, including regulatory structures, professionalism and clinical competences expected of a Physician Associate. Placements will be grouped according to the following clinical subject headings and minimum periods: Community Medicine (180h) General Hospital Medicine (350 h) Front Door Medicine (180 h) Mental Health (90 h) General Surgery (90h) Obstetrics & Gynaecology (90 h) Paediatrics (acute setting) (90h) During the course you will learn how to recognise and manage common and complex medical conditions as part of multi professional team, to make independent and informed judgements on clinical problems and be trained to integrate knowledge and clinical practice. As a Physician Associate graduate you’ll be able to demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and professional skills when working with patients, carers and clinical multi disciplinary teams in a multicultural environment. You will also have a comprehensive understating of I.T., record keeping and communication using a diverse range of media in evidence based practice and understand the importance of health promotion, disease prevention and inequalities in society and local communities. The programme aims to give students a comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles and technologies used in clinical practice in the following areas: Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Gastrointestinal system Musculoskeletal system Eyes Female reproductive system Renal and genitourinary system Skin Diagnostics and therapeutics. Neurology On successful completion of the course, you’ll have gained the key knowledge related to practice as a physician associate, including major concepts related to the principles and theories associated with human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, body/system drug actions and interactions, mechanisms underlying human pathological conditions and the basis of the clinical and technological methods used to diagnose and monitor these conditions. You be able to demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in the medical domain including history taking and consultation skills, and physical examinations tailored to the needs of the patient and the demands of the clinical situation. You’ll also be able to demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the needs of patients/clients, and decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts. Teaching, Learning and Assessment Teaching occurs via lectures, clinical placements, practical classes and group work including case centred discussions often delivered by academic clinicians who hold joint University and Health board contracts. Students benefit from a high number of contact hours that includes utilisation of our state of the art teaching laboratories and simulation suite at the hospital. Academic assessment includes placement reports, observed clinical skills, MCQ and written exams.

Physician Associate Studies PGDip

£ 13,300 VAT inc.