Our PGCert Clinical Community Nursing combines Non-medical Prescribing (NMP) and Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE). This will enable you to develop clinical examination skills which will complement your NMP qualification.
Why study with us
- This course has been designed by combining two complementary modules and is unique to UCLan for community nurses.
- We recently invested £200m in new buildings and facilities, including a dedicated Student Centre at the heart of the Preston Campus
- UCLan was ranked third in the UK for the mental health support we give to our students. (2022, HUMEN University Mental Health League Table)
What you'll do
- Share and learn with a unique peer network of professionals.
- The programme structure includes 2 core modules – one at 40 credits and one at 20 credits
- The practicality of the course allows students to apply learning to work context and individual learning needs.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Academic expertise
Accreditations
Future careers
The PGCert Clinical Community Nursing will support community nurses in being highly trained to deliver safe and responsive nursing care in and across a wide range of health and care settings.
Entry requirements
- An effective appropriate 1st level registration on the NMC
- A minimum of a second-class honour’s degree (2:2) in a related discipline area or relevant experience which is demonstrated through a portfolio. This can be discussed with the course leader.
- The equivalent of at least one year's post-registration practice experience. This is to consolidate your pre-registration training outcomes and gain a deeper understanding of relevant professional practice. (NMC Standards for Specialist Education and Practice, 2002: 9.2).
- Experience of practicing within a healthcare environment for a minimum of 18 hours per week (or equivalent part time) clinical activity.
- Your managers support for the course (where appropriate).
DBS
- This course will involve you working with vulnerable groups of individuals, including children. In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
- You are required to have a current DBS clearance which will be organised through your employing organisation.
- All entrants must meet the following requirements:
- Be registered with the NMC (Level 1 Registered Nurse) Nurses are required to have a minimum of one years’ relevant post registration experience, and to have been practising in the community clinical area in which they intend to practice for at least one year immediately preceding application to the course
- Approval by the relevant Trust Non-Medical Prescribing Lead and Clinical Manager
- Successful completion of the pre-course numeracy test arranged by the relevant Trust Non-Medical Prescribing Lead
- Every applicant must hold a current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) prior to admission to the programme. It is a requirement on application that the applicant and employer declare that a current DBS (within the last 3 years) is in place, by stating the issue number and the date of the DBS on the application form
- All applicants must have identified a Practice Supervisor and a Practice Assessor (NMC) who should have experience in a relevant field of practice; trained and experienced in supervising, supporting and assessing trainees; and has agreed to provide the trainee with opportunities to develop the RPS (2021) competencies in prescribing, to supervise, support and assess the trainee’s clinical practice
- Demonstrate an ability to study at academic level 7 through providing evidence on the application form
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery
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