Postgraduate Credit Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management

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University of Wolverhampton

United Kingdom , Wolverhampton

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Feb-2023

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000 / year

Next Intake 3-Feb-2023

Postgraduate Credit Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue Tie (Ankyloglossia) Management

About

Why choose this course?

This highly specialised course will enable you to demonstrate to employers and potential employers your knowledge and skills relevant to working in lactation, breastfeeding support and frenulotomy services. It will provide the theoretical and evidence-based theory which underpins contemporary practice and helps you to develop advanced techniques in tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) management.

This one-year programme prepares you to practise safely and effectively as a tongue-tie practitioner and is suitable for professionals from settings including midwifery, health visiting, advanced neonatal nursing practice, dentistry and paediatrics.

The programme will enable you to deliver and lead evidence-based care for families and babies, working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams. This includes optimising normal physiological processes, providing a first-line response to, and management of complications, as well as supporting women and their babies with infant feeding needs. The programme reflects a student-centred approach to education with emphasis on active learning, research-awareness, professional reflection and critical thinking in preparation for you to assume autonomous practice.

INTAKE: February 2023

WHERE: Online

Course subject to a minimum number of confirmed students.

Delivery dates and times are subject to confirmation and may change due to the availability of specialist practitioners.

FAQs

What experience is required for me to gain a place on this course?

Applicants must have experience in, and knowledge of, lactation support and infant feeding. Having the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLC) qualification is desirable, but not essential. Applicants must also be experienced and competent in supporting families with infant feeding. Having competency in the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) is also helpful but not essential. You must be registered with theNursing and Midwifery Council or Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland registers, a medical practitioner on the General Medical Council or Medical Council (Ireland) registers or a dental practitioner on the General Dental Council or Dental Council (Ireland) and have a minimum of three years’ post-qualification clinical experience. The course is aimed at National Health Service (NHS) professionals, who are already working in an established NHS ankyloglossia/frenulotomy service or willing and able to establish one in the future. Please ensure your application indicates all of your relevant experience.

How long is the course?

The course takes approximately 12 months to complete on a part-time basis. It begins with one mandatory study day held online followed by completing the competencies in clinical practice associated with ankyloglossia management and frenulotomy. You must complete 20-25 full assessments of tongue-tie (including an infant feeding assessment) and frenulotomies in order to pass clinical practice. This usually takes attendance at 4-6 clinics, depending on how many babies are seen in a clinic and how many of them go on to require a frenulotomy following assessment. It will also be dependent on how confident your supervisor feels you are at carrying out the assessments and procedures.

What do I have to do to achieve the full accreditation?

To gain full accreditation you must:

complete the mandatory study days (all day, online via the University’s virtual learning environment, Canvas)
submit a 1,500 word case study at Level 7 (Master’s level) achieving a pass grade of at least 50%. The case study will be based on a full assessment of ankyloglossia and subsequent frenulotomy performed in practice
undertake a clinical practice placement in order to achieve the competencies and undertake 20-25 assessments of ankyloglossia and frenulotomiess and complete a Practice Assessment Document (PAD).

Where can I do my placement?

Placements are available at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust or Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust but these are subject to availability and capacity is limited. Places at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are offered in the order which applications are received, therefore if you feel you will need a placement at Dudley or Worcester, it is suggested that you apply early. Your placement dates and times will be arranged with you following the mandatory study days. You are likely to need to attend a minimum of 4-6 clinics to achieve competency. Alternatively, you may wish to undertake a placement in your local area. If you are able to arrange this and organise appropriate supervision we will provide all necessary practice documentation.

What clinical competencies do I have to achieve?

You will be provided with a practice assessment document (PAD) and this will need to be completed by you and your supervisor. You must achieve competency in all areas and must be supervised carrying out a minimum of 20-25 fullankyloglossia assessments and frenulotomies.

How much academic work is involved?

Approximately one academic credit equates to 10 hours of study. This course is 20 credits, therefore, approximately 200 hours of study are required overall. This will include hours spent on the mandatory study days, clinical practice time and time spent writing your case study. The remainder of time should be spent reading around the topic to ensure you have a sound evidence base to underpin your practice. There is only one piece of academic work (the case study), which must be passed at a minimum of 50% at Level 7, and is submitted towards the end of the course.

Can I complete the study day only?

Yes, we now have an option to attend for the study days only. A certificate of attendance will be provided, however attending the study days will not lead to competency in this area and will not give you any Level 7 academic credits. You can apply to attend the study days

Do I need to register with the CQC?

If you are planning to set up a private practice then you must register with the Care Quality Commission which will incur a cost.

As a practitioner you will:

develop the skills needed to identify ankyloglossia (tongue-tie) through evidence-informed assessment, as well as safely and successfully performing frenulotomies. You will also gain skills associated with infant feeding support and advice
obtain the subject knowledge and understanding surrounding the professional and ethical conduct of a tongue-tie practitioner, to deliver a high standard of appropriate care, as well as being able to reflect on your personal and professional development
demonstrate subject-specific knowledge related to the field of tongue-tie, including professional and ethical practice, appropriate care delivery, managing care and personal and professional management
identify health and social care policy trends and be able to use evidence and develop arguments to underpin your own practice, to evaluate the delivery of healthcare services
be able to apply decision-making and problem-solving techniques in order to provide quality care to women and support their families.

Disciplines

Institute of Health

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Foundation Programme

We offer two International Foundation Year (IFY) programmes, allowing progression onto a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Wolverhampton:

The 1 Year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY)
The 4 Year integrated International Foundation Year (IFY) programme which includes a foundation year and degree

The 1 year stand-alone International Foundation Year (IFY) course is designed for international students (yr for students for whom English is not their first language) whose qualifications are insufficient for direct entry to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 1 year IFY course provides preparation in academic subjects, English language and study skills up to the required level for progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton (subject to professional body requirements) in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences. The IFY is delivered at our Telford and City Campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school

The 4 Year International Foundation Year (IFY) integrated degree routes in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences are designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first language). This route will suit students whose qualifications fall below the entry requirements to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria. The 4 year integrated IFY courses prepare students in academic subjects, English language and study skills enabling progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements. The IFY is delivered at both of our Telford and City campuses. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school.

Students from Jordan wishing to pursue the International Foundation Year (IFY) at the University of Wolverhampton will need to obtain a Certificate of Secondary Education with an overall score of 75% with no less than 70% in each subject

Please note: you only need to take a foundation programme if your qualifications are not suitable for your chosen degree.

Undergraduate

The University considers students for undergraduate study who have completed Secondary School Certificates.

Postgraduate

For entry to a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s) at the University of Wolverhampton, students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.

Degree from Government/ Recognised Private University GPA 2.2/4 minimum
Higher Diploma 2.5/4 and Bachelor 2.0/4

Please note: This information is provided as a guide only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page. Please check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.

English Program Requirements

You can demonstrate your English language ability by studying with us on our online Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills courses which will allow you to gain entry to most undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. You can do our online Pre-sessional course from your own home - you do not need to be on our campus in order to study but you will need access to a PC or laptop and a good quality internet connection in order to fully participate. Our new online Pre-sessional courses will help you to improve and develop your English language and academic skills and will prepare you for your degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton.

Other ways of demonstrating your English language abilities are:

With a qualification (eg a high school certificate) from your country that has been approved by the University of Wolverhampton as meeting the minimum English language entry competency. See your country for details.
By demonstrating that you completed your secondary or university education at a secondary (high) school or university in a country approved by the University as teaching in the medium of English.
If you are a national of one of the following countries you do not have to prove your level of English; Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of America
By presenting one of the international qualifications listed below. It should have been completed no more than two years before of the start date of your degree course.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,000

How to Apply

First of all, decide which course is right for you.
Check the entry requirements, including the minimum English requirements for your chosen course.
Check the visa requirements.
Make your application - via our on-line course directory or directly to the University via Admissions or the International Office, find out how to do it below.