Alec Rickard

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Alec Rickard

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    I am currently the programme lead for the MPhysio (Hons) Physiotherapy programme, having previously led the BSc (Hons) programme. I have also previously been the admissions and year-1 stage tutor for many years, plus I am also the academic liaison person for Plymouth University's validated courses at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCNO), London. I have experience of multi- and inter-disciplinary teaching and support of students from various other programmes, including the MSc Advanced Professional Practice and Non-Medical Prescribing programmes and also previously acted as programme lead for the DipHE in Operating Department Practice.


    In addition to teaching, I also continue to support health professions students on clinical placement and undergraduate and postgraduate research. I am regularly involved with extra curricular and outreach activities, which has previously included organising the physiotherapy service at the Plymouth Half Marathon and the pilot Occupational Health Physiotherapy Clinic for University staff.
    I have also undertaken various other roles within the University, such as a member of the Professional Issues Committee of the Faculty of Health and been the Faculty's representative on the Recruitment and Admissions Committee and the Qualifications sub-group, assisting in the guidance for the adoption of new qualifications and Disclosure and Barring Service processes. 
    Prior to joining the University, I worked in various positions as a physiotherapist in the NHS, specialising in the management of chronic pain and developing an Extended Scope Practitioner role within a local Pain Clinic.

    Professional memberships

    1997-to date Registered Physiotherapist with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC – formerly HPC and CPSM)

    1997-to date Member of Chartered Society in Physiotherapy (MCSP)

    2001-to date Member of the Physiotherapy Pain Association

    2003 - 2010 Member of the British Pain Society

    2007-to date Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

    Roles on external bodies

    2007-to date    CSP - moderator for the admissions tutors' network on iCSP
    2007-to 2012  CSP admissions tutor’s forum; Vice chair 2010-11 and Chair 2011-12
    2008-2009       Aimhigher/SWLLLN: Higher Education Advocate for the Society, Health and Development Diploma

    2012-to 2014  Invited member CSP e-learning strategy steering group

    2017-to date  CSP South West Regional Network committee (Chair from 2021) 

    Teaching interests

    BSc (Hons) /MPhysio (Hons) / MSc pre-registration Physiotherapy
     - Module lead for various module over the years, including Anatomy & Physiology, Applied Movement Science and Movement in Health and Disease 
     - teaching/facilitating: Muscoloskeletal, Complex Case Management and Problem-Based Learning/Enquiry Based Learning  

    Previously:

    EOE3414 Sports Injuries

    MSc Work and Wellbeing - Module lead WWB503 Facilitating change: the person, work and environment

    MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Work and Wellbeing) - module lead ADV701 Contemporary Issues in Work and Wellbeing

    Masterclasses (condition management/return to work)

    Non-medical prescribing/Supplementary Prescribing for Health Professionals (Associate tutor) - level 6 and 7

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

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    • 4 Conference paper (not formally published)
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    • 3 Article
    • 2 Conference proceedings published in a book
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