• Nurse Prescribing for Community Practitioners (V100) • Research and Development in District Nurse Practice (SPDN) • Working in Community and Primary Health Care Practice Entry requirements To apply for this course you must be registered with the NMC on part 1 of the register and have a BSc/BA/BN honours degree or equivalent. You must provide evidence of post- registration experience within the specialised area of practice and confirmation of any recent study (e.g. continuing professional development module, preferably within the last 5 years). You will also require an up-to-date enhanced DBS disclosure and provide copies of academic qualifications and any other documents required by the admissions department, for verification during the selection process. If you are considering transferring any prior learning, a full transcript of the module outline is required at interview. DIABETES PRACTICE PGCert/ PGDip/MSc FT PT This flexible postgraduate distance learning programme has been designed for health care professionals with a special interest in diabetes. Its aim is to provide fundamental and advanced knowledge, clinical skills and experience to bridge the current knowledge gap in diabetes care and meet the health and care needs of people with diabetes, including the support of effective self-care management. The programme benefits from the option of a work-based portfolio in place of a dissertation. This is a unique opportunity for Health Care Professionals to review, appraise and evaluate the application of their new knowledge within their own clinical work environment. There is also a residential module each year, which features practical skills workshops and expert speaker symposiums.
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Modules typically include: • Diabetes Basics • Diabetes Complications • Diabetes Events • Diabetes Management • Diabetes Situations • Dissertation or Work-based Portfolio Entry requirements Typically a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject, preferably with clinical experience. EDUCATION FOR THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS PGCert/PGDip/MA PT This programme has been designed specifically for healthcare professionals teaching in an academic or clinical setting and looking to consolidate their skills. It will equip you with an in-depth understanding of educational principles and values and to develop your expertise in teaching, assessing and supervision. Throughout your studies, you will refine your critical research and analytical skills and develop professional reflective practice techniques. On successful completion of this course you will be eligible for membership of the Academy of Medical Educators (AoME), and Fellowship or Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Core modules typically include:
• Working in Community and Primary Health Care Practice • Working in Community and Primary Mental Health Care Practice • Working with Individuals, Families and Communities in Primary Health Care Practice Entry requirements You should have a minimum of a UK second class honours (2:2) degree, or an equivalent recognised qualification and must be a registered practitioner working in a community role. Relevant experience may also be considered where appropriate. Please note: This programme is not open to international applicants. COMMUNITY HEALTH STUDIES, SPECIALIST PRACTICE AWARD IN DISTRICT NURSING PGDip/MSc FT PT This programme aims to prepare district nurses to work independently and autonomously in a complex, rapidly changing environment, helping you to become an inspirational leader of the future, who transforms practice and contributes to the wider healthcare agenda. Successful completion of the programme will enable registrants to meet the NMC standards for specialist practice in district nursing (SPDN) and the V100 qualification (community nurse prescriber). The course is made up of 50% practice and 50% theory, and there is a strong emphasis on the relationship between practice and theory. Modules typically include: • Advancing Skills in Management and Leadership for District Nurse Practice • Application of Nurse Prescribing Experience to a specialist field of practice • Developing clinical expertise in contemporary District Nurse Practice • Dissertation in SPDN practice
• Assessment and Feedback • Designing and Evaluating your Teaching • Dissertation • Mentoring and Supervision
• Researching Educational Practice • Teaching and Learning for the Health Professions' Educators • Evidence and Theory Based Education • Leadership in Practice • Teaching and Learning in Practice
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