The Paediatric Group of the BDA

The Paediatric Group of the BDA
Paediatric Dietetics
A modular course for dietitians
&
MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Paediatric Dietetics)
Course Brochure 2014-15
Contents
Introduction
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BDA Modular Course:
o Structure & accreditation
o Admission requirements and application
o Aims and Learning outcomes of the 5 BDA modules
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Module content:
ADV717: Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood
ADV718: Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric Disorders
ADV719: Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children
ADV720: Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
ADV721: Neonatal Nutrition
o Cost per BDA module
o Date of modules 2015
o BDA Contact Details
MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Paediatric Dietetics)
o Structure of the Masters pathway (as of Jan 2013)
o BDA Masters modules
o Upgrading BDA credits to M level credits (the APEL process)
o Assessment of BDA Masters modules
o Examples of module pathway for the award of PgCert, PgDip
& the MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Paediatric Dietetics)
o Plymouth Core modules and Research modules
o Dates of Plymouth Modules 2015
o Admission requirements & application
o Cost for UK/EU students (per module)
o Cost for International Students (one-year Full-time)
Course Brochure (AP Sept 2014)
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Masters students 2009-2012
o Process for completion of Optional modules and Research Modules
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Studying for a Master degree
o Are you ready to study at Master’s level?
o Suggested text, e-books and websites
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Contact Details
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Course Brochure (AP Sept 2014)
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Introduction
The BDA Modular Course has been designed for qualified dietitians to allow them to build
on their existing knowledge of paediatric nutrition and dietetics and to reflect the current
healthcare and educational needs of dietitians working in the UK and beyond. The Course
provides a progressive path through paediatric training with the modular format allowing
flexibility for dietitians who have differing levels of experience whether in the acute or the
community setting. For example a paediatric community dietitian may choose to attend
modules 1 and 2 whereas a dietitian with an aspiration to work at a tertiary level may wish
to attend all 5 modules. Experienced paediatric dietitians may take modules 3, 4 and 5 as a
means of updating and enhancing their scientific knowledge base. Dietitians will be
attending a course that is endorsed by the British Dietetic Association and that is recognised
and valued by healthcare institutions.
The modules are accredited at Masters level with Plymouth University and can be taken as
stand-alone short courses, or dietitians can register for the MSc in Advanced Professional
Practice (Paediatric Dietetics), hosted by Plymouth University, as outlined below.
BDA Modular Course:
Structure and accreditation
The Course runs as five ‘stand-alone’ 4 day modules. Students may take a single module or
may progress through all five modules depending on their learning needs. The Course is of a
very practical nature and learning is achieved through lectures, workshops, case study
presentations, problem solving and informal discussion groups. The course is endorsed by
the BDA for 80 learning hours per module. Learning hours will only be awarded to students
who complete the pre-course work (reading and self-assessment) and attend the full 4 day
taught component. At Masters level each module is worth 20 credits. Masters students do
the same pre-course work (reading and self-assessment) and 4 day taught component as
BDA students and then must attain a satisfactory level in a rigorous post-course assessment
(justified case study and a critical essay, see P7) within the allocated time frame. Further
details are provided once students are allocated a place.
Admission requirements and application
Students must be Registered Dietitians with the Health and Care Professions Council.
International applicants will be required to be Registered Dietitians in their own country.
Modules will be advertised in ‘Dietetics Today’ and are shown on both the BDA Paediatric
Group website and on the Plymouth University Post-Graduate website. Allocation of places
for the modules will be on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Payment of fees must be made
by the advertised date.
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Aims and learning outcomes of the 5 BDA modules
Aims:
o To provide a planned programme which complements the skills of the Registered
Dietitian, providing additional expertise necessary for advanced, evidence-based
practice in the field of paediatric dietetics
o To enable students to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to an increasingly
complex caseload in order to provide the most appropriate advice for infants (including
premature infants), children and adolescents
o To develop students’ ability to analyse, interpret and synthesise new and emerging
scientific knowledge in the field of paediatric nutrition and dietetics
o To give students confidence in handling a variety of paediatric cases of increasing
complexity as they progress through the five modules
o To encourage effective communication of paediatric dietetics to patients, healthcare
professionals and other groups
o To support students to critically analyse and interpret their own work in order to
advance their practice
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the 5 modules, students will be able to:
o Demonstrate an extended knowledge of nutritional principles, feeding, nutrient
requirements and nutritional assessment in the field of paediatric dietetics
o Demonstrate an appreciation of how psychosocial, financial and cultural factors affect
families and children, and the importance of the multidisciplinary team in their
management
o Apply and synthesise theoretical knowledge in order to recommend the most
appropriate and current dietary regimens for normal infants, children and adolescents,
and those with particular needs, such as over and under nutrition and clinical conditions
requiring a dietetic input
o Communicate their nutritional knowledge to groups or individuals and evaluate
outcomes
o Critically evaluate new scientific and other evidence which may impact on dietetic
practice
Module content
ADV717: Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood
(Module 1) Growth and nutritional requirements
Infant feeding – breast, formula, weaning
Faltering growth; anaemia; rickets; colic; constipation; obesity
Government policies relevant to child and adolescent nutrition
ADV718: Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric Disorders
(Module 2) Nutritional support and enteral feeding
Special needs, feeding difficulties and eating disorders
Gastroenterology and specialised formulas
Food allergy and intolerance; cystic fibrosis; diabetes mellitus; pre-term infants
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ADV719: Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children
(Module 3) Neonatal surgery; gastroenterology; parenteral nutrition
Trauma; thermal injury; critical care
Renal disease; liver disease; ketogenic diets; oncology; HIV; cardiology
ADV720: Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
(Module 4) Protein metabolism e.g. PKU, MSUD, homocystinuria; disorders of carbohydrate
metabolism e.g. galactosaemia, glycogen storage diseases; Fatty acid oxidation disorders
and disorders of ketogenesis
ADV721: Neonatal Nutrition
(Module 5) Management of complex neonatal nutritional problems e.g. necrotising
enterocolitis and gastrointestinal surgery
Catch-up growth and the effect of early nutrition on later health
Post discharge nutrition for preterm infants; weaning preterm infants; practical issues
relating to breastfeeding and human milk banking
Cost per BDA module
Approximately £670 for BDA endorsed course (£790 for Master module), depending on
location, inclusive of tuition fees, refreshments, lunch and VAT over the 4 days.
Dates of Modules 2015
Module 1 ADV717
3-6 February
Module 2 ADV718
14-17 April
Module 1 ADV717
9-12 June
Module 3 ADV719
15-18 September
Module 4 ADV720
3 – 6 November
Module 5 ADV721
17-20 November
Bristol
Manchester
London
London
Birmingham
London
BDA Contact details
Modules will be advertised in ‘Dietetics Today’ 6 months before they run.
For further details regarding the application process e-mail: [email protected]
Application forms are available to download from www.jmevents.co.uk
For further information regarding BDA module content, contact: Vanessa Shaw, Education
Officer, Paediatric Group: [email protected]
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MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Paediatric Dietetics)
Structure of the Masters pathway (as of Jan 2013)
The Masters pathway can be studied as a full-time course (1 year) or as a flexible part-time
pathway, taken over 2-5 years. Students can choose to ‘step-off’ with:
Stage
1
2
3
Total M
Credit
needed
60 M credit
120 M credit
180 M credit
Award
BDA clinical
M modules
Post-graduate
Certificate
Post-graduate
Diploma
2 x 20 credit
MSc degree
Plymouth
core
modules
1 x 20 credit
Plymouth
research
modules
nil
e.g. ADV702
3 x 20 credit
2 x 20 credit
1 x 20 credit
ADV702
& LDR503
ADV715
3 x 20 credit
2 x 20 credit
1 x 20 credit
(as above)
(as above)
(ADV715 as above)
(above 2 plus a 3
choice)
rd
& 1 x 60 credit
ADV716
BDA Modules (pathway specific/20 M credit each)
Any choice of the BDA clinical modules can be studied, in any order, though students with
limited experience of Paediatric Dietetics are advised to do ADV717 and/or ADV718 first:
o ADV717 Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood
o ADV718 Nutrition and Dietetics in Common Paediatric Disorders
o ADV719 Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children
o ADV720 Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
o ADV721 Neonatal Nutrition
Upgrading BDA Credits to M level Credits (the APEL process)
Paediatric Dietitians who previously attended BDA Paediatric Group validated courses can
apply to convert their award to Masters learning credits through the university APEL process.
There is no retrospective time limit. However, this will necessitate:
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submission of a completed APEL form
a certificate of BDA award
CV and evidence of relevant work in the field
Successful achievement of the same Masters level summative assessment as those
completing the equivalent taught module. A named personal tutor will be assigned
for guidance and you will agree a realistic hand-in deadline. This is usually set as the
same hand-in date as the next taught version of the module.
A maximum of 2 BDA modules can be completed by APEL, one for the PG Certificate and
another for the PG Diploma/Masters. The cost of this APEL option is £225 per module. For
further information contact Jane Campbell-Baigrie (Senior Administrator), e-mail:
[email protected]
Course Brochure (AP Sept 2014)
Assessment of BDA Masters modules
All modules will be assessed using standard M level criteria
Formative Assessment (not marked)
o Self-assessment questions.
o A portfolio of learning experience, including competencies acquired during this
module, will be prepared by the student.
Summative Assessment (marked)
1) Case Study (50%)
The student will submit a 2000 word justified care plan chosen from three given
paediatric case studies.
2) Critical Essay (50%)
The student will submit a 2000 word critical essay on a key topic of the module,
informed by current evidence base and best practice.
The deadline date for submission of the Masters assessment is set 6 week after last
taught day of each module. Students must pass both elements of the summative
assessment with a pass mark of 50%.
Example of module pathway in the awards of Pg Cert, Pg Dip and MSc Advanced
Professional Practice (Paediatric Dietetics)
ADV717 Nutrition and Dietetics in Infancy and Childhood
PgCert
ADV719 Clinical Dietetics for Infants and Children
ADV702 Applying Evidence to Practice
ADV720 Dietetic Management of Inherited Metabolic Disorders
PgDip
LDR503 Developing Self and Others
ADV715 Project Design for Research
MSc
ADV716 Research Dissertation
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Plymouth Core Modules and Research Modules
Plymouth Core Modules
o ADV702 Applying Evidence to Practice (20 M credit)
o LDR503 Developing Self and Others (20 M credit)
Plymouth Research Modules
o ADV715 Project Design for Research (20 M credit)
o ADV716 Research Dissertation (60 M credit)
Date of Plymouth Modules (2015)
Study Block 1
Induction study block (Optional)
th
Study Block2
Assignment due
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5 / 6 Jan
th
ADV 702 Applying evidence to practice
LDR 503 Developing self and others
7 /8th Jan
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23 / 24 April
ADV 715 Project design for research
ADV 716 Research Dissertation
26 / 27 Jan
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27 /28 April
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nd
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5 March
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25 June
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26 March
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7 Jan 2016
22 / 23 Jan
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11 / 12 May
12 /13 Feb
st nd
1 /2 October
th
th
The core modules ADV702, LDR503 and ADV715 and ADV716 include 4 days of face-to-face
teaching, in two study blocks of 2 days, as above.
Part-time students can choose to complete the BDA Masters Modules before taking the
Plymouth core modules, but must achieve the PG Cert (60 credits) before undertaking
Project design for research (ADV715).
However, it may be advantageous to take the Applying Evidence to Practice modules
(ADV702) and also attend the optional Induction Study Block (no fee) before embarking on
the clinical (pathway specific) BDA Modules, for support in writing and study at Masters
level.
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Admission requirements & application
Applicants will normally have an in depth knowledge of nutrition and dietetics to honours
degree level (or European first cycle equivalent) and evidence of relevant previous
experience in nutrition and dietetics is required. Previous paediatric experience is preferred
to support your application of learning and is required to ensure a successful outcome if you
choose to follow the one-year full-time option.
International students must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English
in accordance with Plymouth Universities Admissions Code of Practice, i.e. normally a
minimum overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) of 7.0 and 6.5 in
each element.
Cost for UK/EU students (per module)
o Approximately £790 for a 20 credit BDA masters module, depending on the location.
Inclusive of tuition fees, refreshments, lunch and VAT over the 4 days.
o Approximately £610 per 20 credits for Plymouth University modules.
o The Research Dissertation (ADV716) at 60 credits, costs £1830.
Note: This does NOT include the cost of travel, meals and accommodation .
Dietitians wishing to study Part-Time should contact the BDA Course Organiser to register
for a BDA Masters module. When you register for your first BDA Masters module you will
also complete the process for registration onto the part-time MSc Advanced Professional
Practice (Paediatric Dietetics) pathway. To subsequently register for a Plymouth University
(core) module, please contact Jane Campbell-Baigrie, Senior Administrator for the
Professional Development Unit: e-mail: [email protected]
Cost for International Students (One-year Full-time):
£12,250
Note: This does NOT include the cost of travel, meals and accommodation .
This Masters programme is jointly managed by the Paediatric Group of the BDA and
Plymouth University. Those wishing to study the 1 year Full-Time option can download an
electronic application from the Postgraduate section of the Plymouth University website.
Return your full-time application to Jane Campbell-Baigrie, Senior Administrator for the
Professional Development Unit: e-mail: [email protected]
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Masters Students 2009 – 2012
Process for completion of master’s credit and research modules
Masters credit:
Students who enrolled before January 2013 need to complete:
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3 x 20 credit BDA Paediatric modules
2 x 20 credit additional modules
1 x 20 credit research module (ADV715)
60 credit dissertation (ADV716)
(60 credit)
(40 credit)
(20 credit)
(60 credit)
Total 180 credits
The 2 x 20 credit additional modules can either include a 4th BDA module plus one core
module: ADV702 Applying Evidence to Practice (Evidence Based Practice) or LDR503
Developing Self and Others, or you may choose to take both core modules.
Research modules:
As previously advised, ‘distance’ research modules are no longer available. The School of
Health Professions has introduced new research modules (1 research methods @ 20 credits
and 1 dissertation @ 60 credits) and these will run for in 2015, as outlined below.
ADV 715 Project design for research
Study Block 1
26th/ 27th Jan
Study Block2
12th /13th Feb
Assignment due
26th March
ADV 716 Research Dissertation
27th/28th April
1st/2nd October
7th Jan 2016
Each contains a 4-day day taught element, in block of 2 x 2-days as above. The assessment
of ADV715 involves preparation of a research protocol and so is fundamental to ADV716.
Please contact Jane Campbell-Baigrie, Senior Administrator for the Professional
Development Unit: e-mail: [email protected] to register for a
Plymouth University module at least 2 months before the scheduled module start date.
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Studying for a Master degree: Are you ready to study at Masters level?
All students who choose to study a BDA Paediatric Module as a stand-alone M module or as
part of the Masters programme are advised to refresh their understanding, knowledge and
skill in evidence based practice. The BDA Masters Modules are essentially assessing your
ability to work as an advanced practitioner, by exploring and applying both best practice and
current research evidence to the practice setting. If you are unsure of your ability in this
field or would simply like to update your skills and gain confidence before you start, you will
find suitable textbooks and websites listed under Study References below, for guidance.
Induction material, including podcasts giving guidance on study at Masters level are
available on the Plymouth University MSc Advanced Professional Practice web-page. These
are available following registration onto the programme with Plymouth University log-in
details.
Follow the pathway below to assess whether you are ready to study at Masters level?
Do you want to gain
Masters level qualification?
Yes
No
Study module at BDA
credit level only
Do you have adequate time to complete the
Masters assessment? (1-2 days/wk for 6 wks)
No
Yes
Are you comfortable with the terms ‘critical
appraisal’ and ‘evidence based practice’?
Study at BDA credit level and
consider completion by the APEL
route at a later date when you
have more time for study
No
You should access a suitable text on ‘Evidence
Based Practice’ and review on-line web tools
on ‘critical appraisal’, before you register for
Masters
Study
References:
your first
module
(see Study References)
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Yes
Contact the BDA Course
Organiser to register for your
first BDA Paediatric Module &
Plymouth University to attend
ADV702 Applying Evidence to
Practice (runs each January)
Suggested text
CRAIG, J. V. 2008. The evidence based practice manual for Nurses, London, Churchill Livingstone.
GREENHALGH, T. 2010. How to read a paper: The basics of evidence based medicine., Chicester, John
Wiley and Sons Ltd.
NEWELL, R. & BURNARD, P. 2011. Research for Evidence-Based Practice in Healthcare, Chichester,
Wiley-Blackwell.
ROSE, J. 2012. The Mature Student's Guide to Writing, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan.
e-books
GARRETT, L. K., CLARKE, A. & SHIHAB, P. 2011. Skills for nursing and healthcare students: study skills,
maths and science. Harlow: Pearson Education.
GLASZIOU, P., DEL MAR, C. & SALISBURY, J. 2007. Evidence-based practice workbook: bridging the
gap between health care research and practice. Oxford: Blackwell.
Suggested websites
Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP)
http://www.casp-uk.net/
International Centre for Allied Health Evidence (iCAHE)
http://www.unisa.edu.au/cahe/default.asp
NHS Evidence
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/default.aspx
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
http://www.nice.org.uk/
Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
http://www.sign.ac.uk/
Wales Centre for Evidence-Base Care (WCEBC)
http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/sonms/research/researchcentres/wcebc/index.html
NHS Choices (c.f. behind the headlines)
http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx?WT.srch=1
The Cochrane Library
http://www.thecochranelibrary.com/view/0/index.html
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CONTACT DETAILS
Key contact:
The BDA Course Organiser: Jacqui McAleer (JM Associates)
2 Cleevemount Close
Pittville
Cheltenham GL52 3HP
Tel: +44 1242 226587
e-mail [email protected]
Website: www.jmevents.co.uk
Professional Lead: Vanessa Shaw, Head of Dietetics, GOSH
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
London WC1N 3JH
Tel: 020 7405 9200 ext. 5109
e-mail: [email protected]
Professional Development Unit (PG Admissions)
Jane Campbell-Baigrie (Senior Administrator)
4th Floor Rolle Building
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
PlymouthPL4 8AA
e-mail: [email protected]
Academic Lead: Dr Anne Payne, Associate Professor of Dietetics
Peninsula Allied Health Centre
Plymouth University
Derriford Road
Plymouth PL6 8BH
Tel: 01752 588832
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.plymouth.ac.uk/postgraduate
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