PG CERT ADVANCED PRACTICE
Attendance:Part-time
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 1 Year
Main Location: City Campus
Overview
Modules
Your Future
Entry Requirements
Fees & Funding
Overview
About Your Course
This course aims to equip health practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to lead and develop practice, diagnostics, therapeutics, decision-making and clinical management. This client-centred and clinically focused course will help you develop the skills essential for an advanced role as a nurse practitioner, community matron or practitioner working in a walk-in centre or 'out of hours' service.
This postgraduate certificate assists you in meeting the needs of people with long-term conditions. You would normally be expected to undertake the following modules: Advanced Health Assessment 1 and Professional Development - Case Management in Advanced Practice.
This postgraduate certificate assists you in meeting the needs of people with long-term conditions. You would normally be expected to undertake the following modules: Advanced Health Assessment 1 and Professional Development - Case Management in Advanced Practice.
Benefits of studying this course
The Faculty of Health & Social Sciences has a long history of providing postgraduate courses in health and social care. Specifically the Advanced Practice (previously named Nurse Practitioner) course is well established and a central area of provision. Its name change reflects the contemporary and inter-professional nature of the course. Whilst it remains mostly senior nurses who study with us, there is growing interest from allied health professionals.
The knowledge, skills and attitude that you develop through undertaking this course will offer you the opportunity to consider advanced practice in significant depth whilst further developing 'value-added' personal development and academic skills. These include areas that you will utilise within your future working environments such as critique, analysis, clinical reasoning, communication, consultation, team working and time management.
The knowledge, skills and attitude that you develop through undertaking this course will offer you the opportunity to consider advanced practice in significant depth whilst further developing 'value-added' personal development and academic skills. These include areas that you will utilise within your future working environments such as critique, analysis, clinical reasoning, communication, consultation, team working and time management.
Related Courses
Modules
Modules
Core modules include:
Advanced Health Assessment 1
To enhance existing knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Develop advanced clinical examination skills in order to apply a problem solving approach to the promotion of health and wellbeing of the patient/client.
Professional Development - Case Management in Advanced Practice
The aim of the module is to enable students to enable students to identify and critique their future learning goals in the context of their professional role, and the wider context of healthcare.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time.
Programme Specification
Assessment
Each module is assessed using a variety of assessment strategies which include assignments - portfolio based learning and case studies and OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations).
Teaching & Learning
The course is offered on a part-time basis and is run over a period of 18 months. Block sessions of two days a week for either attendance at the University or clinical practice experience is required.
Your Future
Future Career
You will gain a portfolio of learning that can be mapped against draft standards for the regulation of Advanced Practice. You can also become a licensed non-medical prescriber. You may enter a variety of roles such as a district nurse, case manager, community matron, nurse practitioner or in the area of immediate care and rehabilitation. Gaining the full MSc will support progression into leadership and management roles.
Whilst not yet regulated, there is increasing evidence in the growth of Advanced roles to complement medical careers. Depending on the level of completion of this course graduates have entered and progressed to a variety of roles. Indeed, many of our previous students have returned to be teachers, mentors and examiners for this course.
Here is a breakdown of possible career opportunites in relation to the award you decide to study:
PG Cert - District Nurses, Case Managers and Community Matrons.
PGDip - Community Matrons, Out of Hours practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Walk in Centres, Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation.
MSc - Opportunites are the same as above with the further opportunity to explore the Leadership and Management of these roles.
Whilst not yet regulated, there is increasing evidence in the growth of Advanced roles to complement medical careers. Depending on the level of completion of this course graduates have entered and progressed to a variety of roles. Indeed, many of our previous students have returned to be teachers, mentors and examiners for this course.
Here is a breakdown of possible career opportunites in relation to the award you decide to study:
PG Cert - District Nurses, Case Managers and Community Matrons.
PGDip - Community Matrons, Out of Hours practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Walk in Centres, Intermediate Care and Rehabilitation.
MSc - Opportunites are the same as above with the further opportunity to explore the Leadership and Management of these roles.
Jobs & Careers
Jobs & Careers is a service offering our students impartial advice. We can help you make decisions on your career and recognise and develop your employability skills. We also offer an employment service with part-time student opportunities and graduate jobs. Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers
Entry Requirements
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Requirements: The course is open to registered health care professionals normally with a minimum of 5 years experience and who are working or are required to work in an advancing practice role.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Additional Requirements: The course is open to registered health care professionals normally with a minimum of 5 years experience and who are working or are required to work in an advancing practice role.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Details: The course is open to registered health care professionals normally with a minimum of 5 years experience and who are working or are required to work in an advancing practice role.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Fees & Funding
UK & EU Fees Entry 2012
UK & EU Fees Entry 2011
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
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