Return to specialist community public health nursing

Who should attend this course?

All nurses and Specialist Community Pubic Health nurses who are registered with the NMC on Part 3 of the nursing register and whose registration has lapsed.

Course content

The return to specialist community public health nursing course will explore contemporary policies and practice relating to the promotion and protection of children’s health, including family support. Current priorities in public health will be examined and their implications for public health nursing will be examined. The role of the public health nurse in leadership and management will also be considered.

How does this course map the NHS KSF?

• The module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF Core Dimensions; 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
• Health and Well Being 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7,
• Information and Knowledge 3 General 2

Assessment

Successful candidates will need to:

• Complete the required hours in practice
• Pass the practice competencies contained in the Practice Portfolio (Including the standards of proficiency required for entry on Part 3 of the NMC Register).
• You will also need to demonstrate appropriate knowledge in a reflective essay on an aspect of public health nursing that has changed in practice.

Why choose this course?

How to apply

Apply for Return to specialist community public health nursing

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Course fees

Credit level for this course: 15/6

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Contract funding for NHS staff

The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals. If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.

Study routes

• Part Time