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PGDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

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    PGDip 1 YR (FT) 2 YRS (PT)

Course Description

 

This programme of study is made up of theory and practice based learning, and is grounded in public health practice. This allows registered nurses and midwives to enhance their professional skills to a specialist level in one of the two routes offered.

Successful completion of the course enables you to register on Part III of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register ad practice as a specialist community public health nurse. The course also includes the Community Nurse Prescribing (V100) programme (integrated in the Specialist Practice modules), which you will be able to record with the NMC.

 

This 52 week full-time (or part-time equivalent) programme comprises 22.5 weeks of theoretical study and 22.5 weeks of learning in a practice setting, under the supervision of a practice teacher and specialist mentor. The full-time route comprises of two days of attendance at Wrexham Glyndŵr University, two days in practice and one study day per week during term time. The course is also available as a part-time modular route.

 

 

 

 

The course is funded by the Welsh Government, and entry onto the programme is through joint application and interview by the sponsoring NHS Trust and Wrexham Glyndŵr University.

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Entry Requirements

Those wishing to access this programme must hold current registration as a nurse or midwife, hold a diploma or degree in Nursing or Midwifery or in a cognate discipline. There is also a requirement to have access to a vehicle when in placement.

Before you are offered a place on this course you will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (previously known as CRB), and pay the appropriate fee, so that a check can be made on your suitability for working with children and vulnerable adults.

If you wish to apply, please contact Admissions to request the application forms postregadmissions@glyndwr.ac.uk

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