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University of the West of Scotland: Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
| Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | Health and Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
| ask@uws.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
This programme leads to both an academic award and professional qualification.
It will prepare you for contemporary Health Visiting practice and entry to the third part of the professional NMC register.
While studying, you’ll acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities.
**Professional Approval and Accreditation**
The PgDip is professionally recognised by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and developed in line with the NMC's Standards of Proficiency for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. Our PgDip is also accredited through Unicef UK Baby Friendly, with the standards implemented across the programme.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
Summary
This programme leads to both an academic award and professional qualification.
It will prepare you for contemporary Health Visiting practice and entry to the third part of the professional NMC register.
While studying, you’ll acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of children, young people, families and communities.
**Professional Approval and Accreditation**
The PgDip is professionally recognised by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and developed in line with the NMC's Standards of Proficiency for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. Our PgDip is also accredited through Unicef UK Baby Friendly, with the standards implemented across the programme.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree. You must be a Registered Nurse on sub part 1 or Midwife on the NMC professional register. If you have recently graduated from your pre-registration nursing education course and have applied for NMC registration then you may also be considered for entry to the PgDip. Due to the practice placement element of the course you must have secured a trainee/student Health Visitor post and therefore be fully supported by an NHS employer to undertake the programme. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
Summary
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) will prepare you for 21st century Health Visiting practice and entry to the third part of the professional NMC register. While studying, you will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of:
- children
- young people
- families
- communities
The programme of study leads to both an academic award and professional qualification. It consists of equally distributed theoretical learning and practice based experience within the six core modules.
Each module has been designed to take into consideration the health care needs of children, families and communities currently within the UK.
The course is governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and is regulated by University of the West of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must be registered as a nurse or midwife on either parts 1 or 2 of the NMC professional register. You can be admitted to our course if you can evidence successful completion of your pre-registration nursing education course and if you have applied for NMC registration. You will normally be educated to degree level. Admission is permitted with relevant previous academic credit and/or prior learning. This will be in accordance with the University of the West of Scotland Regulatory Framework. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
Summary
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) will prepare you for 21st century Health Visiting practice and entry to the third part of the professional NMC register. While studying, you will acquire the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to promote and improve the health and wellbeing of:
- children
- young people
- families
- communities
The programme of study leads to both an academic award and professional qualification. It consists of equally distributed theoretical learning and practice based experience within the six core modules.
Each module has been designed to take into consideration the health care needs of children, families and communities currently within the UK.
The course is governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council and is regulated by University of the West of Scotland.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You must be registered as a nurse or midwife on either parts 1 or 2 of the NMC professional register. You can be admitted to our course if you can evidence successful completion of your pre-registration nursing education course and if you have applied for NMC registration. You will normally be educated to degree level. Admission is permitted with relevant previous academic credit and/or prior learning. This will be in accordance with the University of the West of Scotland Regulatory Framework. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
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