ACPM 701 Foundations of Advanced Practice and Clinical Leadership in Healthcare

Course Description:
Provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the core concepts, principles, and skills necessary for
advanced practice and clinical leadership roles within the healthcare field. Through theoretical foundations,
case studies, and practical applications, students will explore the challenges, opportunities, and ethical
considerations involved in advanced practice and clinical leadership.

Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the roles and responsibilities of advanced practice professionals in various healthcare settings.
2. Analyze the impact of healthcare policies and regulations on advanced practice.
3. Apply principles of evidence-based practice to clinical decision-making.
4. Demonstrate leadership skills in the context of interprofessional collaboration.
5. Evaluate healthcare delivery models and their implications for advanced practice.
6. Discuss ethical issues and dilemmas in advanced practice healthcare.
7. Identify strategies for promoting patient safety and quality improvement.
8. Engage in reflective practice to enhance clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills.
9. Utilize technology and informatics to support advanced practice.
10. Develop a personal philosophy of advanced practice and clinical leadership.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Identify the roles and responsibilities of advanced practice professionals, including nurse practitioners,
physician assistants, clinical psychologists, and other mental health specialists.
2. Analyze the historical and current trends in advanced practice within the healthcare system.
3. Evaluate the impact of healthcare policies, regulations, and legislation on the practice of advanced
healthcare professionals.
4. Discuss the ethical and legal considerations relevant to advanced practice in healthcare, including
patient autonomy, confidentiality, and informed consent.
5. Apply evidence-based practice principles to clinical decision-making, including the use of current
research and best practices in patient care.
6. Demonstrate leadership skills in the context of interprofessional collaboration, including effective
communication and teamwork with other healthcare providers.
7. Assess healthcare delivery models and their implications for advanced practice, including the role of
primary care, specialty care, and integrated care teams.
8. Identify strategies for promoting patient safety and quality improvement in advanced practice settings.
9. Utilize technology and informatics to support advanced practice, including electronic health records and
telehealth services.
10. Develop a personal philosophy of advanced practice and clinical leadership, incorporating concepts of
patient-centered care, cultural competence, and lifelong learning.
Course Content Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Advanced Practice in Healthcare

• Definition and scope of advanced practice roles
• Historical evolution of advanced practice in healthcare

Week 2: Healthcare Policies and Regulations

• Impact of healthcare policies on advanced practice
• National regulations governing advanced practice professionals

Week 3: Ethical and Legal Considerations in Advanced Practice

• Ethical principles and decision-making in healthcare
• Legal aspects of advanced practice, including licensure and liability

Week 4: Evidence-Based Practice in Advanced Healthcare

• Introduction to evidence-based practice
• Searching and appraising evidence for clinical decision-making

Week 5: Interprofessional Collaboration and Leadership

• Interprofessional team dynamics and communication
• Leadership skills for advanced practice professionals

Week 6: Healthcare Delivery Models

• Primary care, specialty care, and integrated care models
• Healthcare reform and its impact on advanced practice

Week 7: Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

• Strategies for promoting patient safety in advanced practice
• Quality improvement initiatives in healthcare

Week 8: Technology and Informatics in Advanced Practice

• Utilization of electronic health records (EHRs)
• Telehealth and telemedicine in advanced practice

Week 9: Reflective Practice and Clinical Reasoning

• Developing critical thinking skills in advanced practice
• Reflective practice for continuous improvement

Week 10: Personal Philosophy of Advanced Practice and Clinical Leadership

 • Defining personal values and beliefs in healthcare
• Integration of cultural competence and patient-centered care in advanced practice

Week 11: Healthcare Trends and Future Directions

• Emerging trends in healthcare and their implications for advanced practice
• Lifelong learning and professional development in advanced practice

Week 12: Advanced Practice in Mental Health

• Roles and responsibilities of advanced practice psychiatric-mental health professionals
• Integrating mental health services into primary care settings

Week 13: Healthcare Quality and Patient Outcomes

• Measurement and evaluation of healthcare quality
• Improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice

Week 14: Global Perspectives in Advanced Practice

• International healthcare systems and advanced practice models
• Cultural considerations in global healthcare

Week 15: Capstone Project Presentations and Course Conclusion

Learning Resources:
1. Hamric, A. B., Hanson, C. M., Tracy, M. F., & O'Grady, E. T. (2021). Advanced Practice Nursing: An
Integrative Approach. Elsevier.
2. Mason, D. J., Gardner, D. B., Outlaw, F. H., & O'Grady, E. T. (2019). Policy and Politics in Nursing
and Healthcare. Elsevier.
3. American Nurses Association. (2015). Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
American Nurses Association.
4. Hughes, R. G. (Ed.). (2019). Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US).
5. Burns, N., & Grove, S. K. (2019). Understanding Nursing Research: Building an Evidence-Based
Practice. Elsevier.
6. Sullivan, E. J. (2017). Effective Leadership and Management in Nursing. Pearson.
7. Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Quality of Health Care in America. (2001). Crossing the
Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century. National Academies Press (US).
8. Mitchell, P. H., & Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (2012). Patient Safety Principles and Practice.
Jones & Bartlett Learning.
9. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5). American Psychiatric Publishing.
10. Melnyk, B. M., & Fineout-Overholt, E. (2019). Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A
Guide to Best Practice. Wolters Kluwer.
 11. Marini, I., Stebnicki, M. A., & Boniecki, K. A. (2017). The Professional Counselor: A Process Guide to
Helping. Pearson.
12. Bryant, R. A., & Harvey, A. G. (Eds.). (2017). Sleep and Affect: Assessment, Theory, and Clinical
Implications. Guilford Press.
13. Gatchel, R. J., & Oordt, M. S. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial Factors in Pain: Critical Perspectives.
Guilford Press.
14. Johnstone, L., & Dallos, R. (2014). Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Making Sense of
People's Problems. Routledge.
15. Norcross, J. C., & Lambert, M. J. (Eds.). (2018). Psychotherapy Relationships That Work: Evidence-
Based Responsiveness. Oxford University Press.

Additional Learning Resources:

1. Advanced Practice in Healthcare: Dynamic Developments in Nursing and Allied Health Professions by
McGee, Paula
2. Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession by Dr. Pamela Newland et al.
3. Leadership in Healthcare: Essential Values and Skills by Dr. Carson F. Dye et al.
4. Healthcare Quality Handbook: A Professional Resource and Study Guide by Dr. Janet Brown et al.
5. Advanced Practice Nursing: Emphasizing Common Roles by Dr. Ann B. Hamric et al.