Public Health Practice SCPHN Health Visiting PGDip

What you will study

This course has been designed to provide practitioners, who are NMC-registered nurses or midwives, with the public health skills required to be a specialist community public health nurse (health visiting).

The curriculum is structured to sequence theory and practice at increasing levels of complexity. You will begin with broad-based knowledge and skill acquisition then progress to learning activities with an increasingly specific focus. We want to ensure you get the most out of the course, so we will provide support and practical learning that is tailored to your needs.

Professional recognition

PGDip - Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Recognised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a post-registration and CPD qualification.

Sponsorship

Applications should initially be made via NHS jobs for sponsored places on the course. If you are interested in self-funding for this course, please contact the programme leader for further information.

Clinical placements

You’ll spend half of your training in clinical placements, allowing you to develop your knowledge and skills within healthcare settings. Theory and practice are integrated throughout the course and a balance of learning opportunities is provided. Your learning will be supported by a named practice supervisor, practice assessor and academic assessor. Your practice placement will be organised by your employing/hosting NHS community organisation.

Facilities

You’ll benefit from our multimillion-pound facilities, including our lecture theatres and seminar rooms, designed to promote knowledge exchange and networking with other healthcare professionals.

IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each element.

These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.