PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

About this course

Study at LJMU for this registered Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course with routes in School Nursing and Health Visiting.

• Study for a registered qualification providing routes in School Nursing and Health Visiting
• Learn from expert nurses and visiting specialists on this contemporary programme which encompasses registration for practice
• Benefit from a curriculum praised for its enhanced practice perspective and ‘outstanding’ fitness for practice from the NMC
• Have your professional competencies, as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), assessed in theory and practice
• Experience 22 weeks of practical placements

Designed to develop clinical knowledge and skills and a true appreciation of collaborative working, this contemporary programme combines 50% theoretical study with 50% supervised practice in primary care settings.

On completion of the SCPHN course you will be equipped to lead the development of future public health nursing services.

Assessment

How learning is monitored on your programme

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic.

During your placements you will work with a Practice Teacher and will need to demonstrate what you have learnt through the Practice Evidence Tool.

To gain the credits required for each module you must be able to demonstrate that you have achieved all of the learning outcomes for that module and completed the Practice Evidence Tool.

Formal grading, which counts towards your final module results, involves essays, seminar presentations, reflective accounts, vivas, exams and clinical skill observations. You will also receive feedback on your progress throughout the course.

Theory assessments are awarded pass, refer or fail and practice assessments are classed as competent or not competent in each specific area.