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PG Cert in Patient Safety MAKING KNOWLEDGE WORK BRADFOR D YOU For further information: Tel: 00 44 1274 236367 Email: fohs-recruitment@.ac.uk www.bradford.ac.uk/health MAKING KNOWLEDGE WORK BRADFOR D YOU

The University of Bradford 2

Course Information PG Cert in Patient Safety 3

Modules Overview 4

Staff Profile 4

Useful Contacts and Information 5

For further information: Tel: 00 44 1274 236367 Email: [email protected] www.bradford.ac.uk/health 1 THE UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD

Consistently ranked highly for graduate employment, with a history spanning the last century, the University of Bradford’s values are built on firm foundations with the strong ethos of ‘Making Knowledge Work™’

Strong Roots Around Campus Back in 1966, when were winning the World Cup, You can choose from a wide range of places to eat Bradford Institute of Technology became the University of and drink, including the Atrium Restaurant, which offers Bradford and , the long-serving British Prime vegan and halal options, and many other bars and cafés Minister, became our first . Over 40 years on where you can catch up with your coursemates over a and the University has moved from strength to strength. cappuccino or celebrate with friends on a night out. The campus also boasts its own theatre, library, art gallery and 1882: The University started out as Bradford Technical music centre). College. Bradford was the textile capital of the world, its renowned products reaching the four corners of the globe Student Central The Ents Mall houses four bars, a patio terrace and a 1966: The University was granted its Royal Charter which 1,300-capacity nightclub. The Union Mall has open spaces makes it one of the ‘old’ universities for group study, student advice centres and a well-stocked 2005: In April 2005, was appointed as shop. You’ll also find plenty of social and study spaces Chancellor of the University of Bradford succeeding around the central atrium, with teaching rooms, a 130-seat Baroness Betty Lockwood on her retirement lecture theatre, student services and a computer cluster.

2006: the University celebrated its 40th anniversary and Award-winning facilities the opening of a grand new front entrance to the campus; Our award-winning £40 million student accommodation, the vibrant Atrium in the Richmond Building, a magnificent The Green, opened in September 2011. student space Our Unique: Fitness & Lifestyle sports centre boasts a The Campus range of top facilities including a gym, swimming pool We’ve invested £120 million in our bustling Campus and climbing wall, with a packed programme of classes, and School of Management Campus to make sure you beauty treatments and children’s activities available at get the most out of your time here – whether you’re hugely competitive prices (visit www.bradford.ac.uk/ studying, working, relaxing or playing. unique for more details).

Located just five minutes’ walk from Bradford city centre, There’s also plenty of open green space for you to enjoy the centrepiece of our refurbished campus is the three- on campus, including the grass amphitheatre outside storey Student Central building – the heart of student Student Central which plays host to everything from activity and home to University of Bradford Students’ Union. sunbathing in summer to sledging in winter.

Our new developments are among the most Students studying Management or Law-related subjects environmentally-friendly buildings in the world, and have study at the dedicated School of Management parkland seen us win numerous awards including the Chartered campus, two miles (25 minutes’ walk) from the city Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Carbon centre, where beautiful historic buildings stand side by Champion of the Year 2012. side with the latest state-of-the-art facilities. A dedicated free bus service takes students between the School of Management and the City Campus.

2 For further information: Tel: 00 44 1274 236367 Email: [email protected] www.bradford.ac.uk/health Patient Safety PG Cert

This Postgraduate Certificate will interest all those in healthcare Patient Safety and healthcare management who want to know more about Suitability for International Students: patient safety, from policy to patient care. Although the Yes (Only as part of a full-time MSc from our recognition of preventable harm has a quite recent history, it is framework) now a priority for all healthcare providers. Level of English required for non-native During your studies you will develop a stronger understanding speakers: of how health professional behaviour, their interactions, and the IELTS 6.5 or equivalent surrounding healthcare system can lead to error. You will also Start Dates: learn how to accurately describe and measure both threats September and January to patient safety and safety improvements so as to optimize Attendance Mode: healthcare quality. You will consider the role of the patient in • Taught days at the Faculty of Health Studies patient safety, how they might be involved in improvement and some of the challenges this might create. Additionally, you will be Duration: given the opportunity to identify a patient safety problem in your • One year part-time workplace and, with management support, plan a solution. Entry Requirements: Applicants should: Students will enrol on a part time basis for either a semester or • Normally have a previous degree in a health one academic year. You will be expected to attend University for related subject with a classification of (2:2 approximately four days teaching per module, with two additional or above). However, applicants who do half days for seminar presentations. On successful completion of not possess this qualification, but have the programme (both modules) you will receive a Postgraduate appropriate work experience may also be Certificate in Patient Safety or alternatively continue your part time considered. studies through undertaking further postgraduate modules to • Have experience of working as a qualified gain the award of Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Science in health or social care professional as part of a Healthcare Studies. multi-disciplinary team for at least two years and incorporate taking responsibility for a Places on the programme can be funded by the LETB (Health group of patients or clients. Education ) for employees of NHS • International students must have an IELTS organisations within Yorkshire and the Humber area and other score of at least 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each organisations providing NHS student placements. of the four sub tests. Special Feature: Fees: Please consult our website www.bradford. You will be taught by a multi-disciplinary team including ac.uk/health/courses/funding/tuition-fees/ for researchers who are active in the field of patient safety and quality details of latest fees improvement specialists. Students will engage in a process of blended learning and experience a range of formative and Contact: summative assessment strategies. These will include seminars Faculty of Health Studies Admissions Office with supporting papers, a multiple choice questionnaire, and Email: [email protected] a project protocol. There will be an explicit focus on inter- Tel: 00 44 1274 236367 professional learning in both teaching and assessment strategies. Web: www.bradford.ac.uk/health Core Modules: How to apply: For further information please contact Patient 60 Credits Covered by the following modules: [email protected] or by Safety • Understanding Patient Safety (30 credits) (PG Cert) • Improving Patient Safety (30 credits) telephone 00 44 1274 236367. To apply online, please visit www.bradford.ac.uk/study/ apply/pg.php

For further information: Tel: 00 44 1274 236367 Email: [email protected] www.bradford.ac.uk/health 3 MODULES OVERVIEW

Understanding Patient Safety Improving Patient Safety This module helps develop a critical understanding of This module is designed to develop knowledge and skills human error theory, the epidemiology of patient safety, to demonstrate evidence of a patient safety problem in policy imperatives, and patient involvement. It will practice, and plan an appropriate intervention, mindful of provide a firm grounding in the epidemiology of patient the impact on patients and the multi-disciplinary team. safety and how it has influenced policy and regulation. On successful completion of this module you will be On successful completion of this module you will be able to demonstrate principles and practice of quality able to analyse the dominant theories of human error improvement and critically apply this to patient safety. and organisational accidents and critically review the This module will include a review of serious untoward epidemiology of patient safety and preventable harm and incidents, levels of evidence supporting patient safety how this informs policy and practice. You will reflect upon interventions, the principles and practice of quality the role of patients in patient safety and the impact of improvement and finally the impact of patient safety preventable harm on patients and their families. incidents on staff.

Mode of Assessment: Mode of Assessment: 1. Presentation and 2000 word supporting paper 1. Presentation of a patient safety incident and action 2. Multiple choice questionnaire based examination taken with 1000 word supporting paper 2. A Written assignment (Project Protocol) of 3000 words

Staff Profile

Gerry Armitage Course Leader University of Bradford Course leader Gerry Armitage practiced as a registered nurse for 13 years. Following this, Gerry has spent a similar length of time teaching in the Faculty of Health Studies at the University of Bradford, developing undergraduate and postgraduate courses with the NHS, independent sector, and outside the UK. For the last nine years he has worked in the field of patient safety, alongside research colleagues at the Bradford Institute for Health Research. Gerry continues to work on various nationally funded research projects, knowledge transfer and related healthcare improvement activities. His particular interests are medication safety, patient involvement, error causation and error reporting. He regularly publishes in patient safety and health service journals and has been involved in teaching patient safety across the UK for several years, including the MSc in Quality and Safety at Imperial College, London.

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