1. University of Central Lancashire
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  3. Masters
  4. PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in Health Visiting or School Nursing or Sexual Health Adviser

PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in Health Visiting or School Nursing or Sexual Health Adviser

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of Central Lancashire

Program Overview

This course prepares registered nurses and midwives to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional standards for specialist community public health nurses (Health Visiting or School Nursing or Sexual Health Adviser) and is suitable for those who wish to develop a career in public health nursing. The course content will cover the four principles of public health practice and students will be involved in: the search for health needs; the stimulation of awareness of health needs; the influence on policies affecting health; the facilitation of health enhancing activities. The course comprises 50 per cent theory and 50 per cent practice. Assessment methods vary and include: examinations, essays, presentations and business reports in addition to practice assessment by a named practice teacher.

Program Key Stats

£TBC (Annual cost)


Eligibility Criteria


6.5
85

Additional Information & Requirements

An effective current registration on either part one or two of the NMC register ; Normally the equivalent of at least one year's post-registration practice experience ; The equivalent of 360 credits of which 120 must be at Level 3 (degree level) in a relevant Nursing Practice or Social Sciences related subject ; You are required to have a current DBS clearance which will be organised through your employing organisation. A 2:2 degree or equivalent professional experience or health related field. IELTS: Score of 6.5, The equivalent of at least one year post-registration practice experience,DBS check required, interview.

Career Options

  • Certified Nurse Midwife
  • General Nurse Practitioner
  • Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
  • Pain Management Nurse
  • Informatics Nurse
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist

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