PGCert Clinical Community Nursing

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.

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.

Community Nurses will be further empowered to work independently, and with others within defined parameters. This will enable them to diagnose and prescribe care in line with agreed plans.

Community Nurses work with adults of all ages in organisations including primary care, social care, third sector organisations, hospitals. These include mental health, hospices, prisons, and other community services. This qualification will ensure that patients receive the right care, at the right time, every time.

Core Modlues:

Non-medical Prescribing
Advanced Clinical Examination Skills for Community
Practitioners