Level 6 Continuous Professional Development for Nursing Associates Registered (NAR's)

Program Overview

The program focuses on building clinical expertise, developing professional networks, and enhancing career prospects.

Program Outline

• What:
Part-time, flexible study options to build upon clinical skills experience.
• Qualification:
• Option 1: Academically accredited CPD module
• Option 2: BSc ‘top-up’ degree (60 credits) in Professional Clinical Practice
• Option 3: BSc (Hons) ‘top-up’ degree (120 credits) in Professional Clinical Practice
• Benefits:
• Build clinical knowledge and skills
• Enhance practice and future career prospects
• Develop professional networks

Outline:

• Modules:
• PCPH3010 Patient Safety & Human Factors in Healthcare (30 credits)
• PCPH 3013 Recognising & Responding to Acute Physical Deterioration in Adults (30 credits)
• PCPH 3030 Recognising and Responding to Mental Health: Skills for Frontline Staff (30 credits)
• PCPH 3031 Principles and Practice of delivering care in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (30 credits)
• PCPH3502 Pressure Ulcers and Wound Care a Practical Approach (30 credits)
• PCPH3501 Skills for Supporting End of Life Care (30 credits)
• PCPH3029 Independent Study-Specialist Practice (30 credits)
• PCPH3034 (Core Module) Professionalism & Accountability in Healthcare Practice (15 credits)
• PCPH3041 Developing Research skills (15 credits)
• PCPH3028 Independent Study-Specialist Practice (15 credits)
• Completion:
• BSc (Hons): requires two core modules and a total of 120 credits.
• BSc: requires 60 credits, including two core modules.
• Individual modules can be studied independently.
• Dates:
October 2024, February 2025, and June 2025

Assessment:

• Format:
Various, including:
• Teacher-led sessions
• Student-led seminars and presentations
• Discussions and tutorials
• Independent study
• Focused reflection
• Experiential teaching methods

Teaching:

• Focus:
Shared learning with other professionals
• Critical, evaluative approach:
Encouraged towards knowledge and health practices
• Methods:
• Teacher-led sessions
• Student-led seminars and presentations
• Discussions and tutorials
• Independent study
• Focused reflection
• Experiential teaching methods

Careers:

• Knowledge and Skills:
Recognize and respond to patients in fast-paced, frontline clinical environments.
• Transferable Skills:
Enhance employability in various roles.

Other:

• International Students:
Program is not open to international students.
• Application:
Contact the BSc Professional Clinical Practice Programme Leader.
• Additional Support:
Library staff offer help with study skills, academic writing, research strategies, and more.