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Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)
Enhanced Clinical Practice PGCert
Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)

Enhanced Clinical Practice PGCert

HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY AECC UNIVERSITY COLLEGE)

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Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

MAY-26

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Qualification type

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Subject areas

Mindfulness

Course Summary

The Enhanced Clinical Practice has been developed for Allied Health Professionals to offer post-registration opportunities to support your development as a healthcare professional. Enhanced Clinical Practitioners are qualified health and social care professionals who are working at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise.Who is this course for?This is a post-registration course for Registered Allied Health professionals from 4 professions: Osteopathy physiotherapy dietetics and occupational therapy. You will have usually a minimum of 2 years’ experience after qualification as an AHP.The aims of this course are mapped directly against the NHS England (2024) Allied Health Professions Enhanced Level Practice Schemas with Model Curricula. The curricula framework is set out across eight core Enhanced Level Practice domains which are aligned to the four pillars of professional practice. Each profession-specific curriculum uses these as a foundation, with the inclusion of additional profession-specific domains to reflect Enhanced Practice within that profession. The course aims are taken from the enhanced level practice domains: clinical practice, leadership, education and research. The content of the units is underpinned by five main areas:Advancing your clinical knowledge and skills within your scope of practiceEncourage proactive leadership within your team and systemFacilitate education practiceDevelop evidence-based practiceSupport autonomous professional practice

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,730

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£2,730

Entry requirements

You are required to have a recognised degree and/or professional qualification as an allied health professional (physiotherapist; osteopath; dietitian; or occupational therapist) The minimum entry requirement is a 2:2 degree in an appropriate subject area.

You must have registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body, with no restrictions to your practice. You must be working clinically in a patient facing role with the opportunity within practice to work at an enhanced level within your employment. You must have agreement from employers to support, with respect to time and opportunity, both in the workplace setting and at the University.

University information

Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College)-Overview
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Health Sciences University is a specialist university located in Bournemouth which offers a comprehensive selection of higher education courses across a range of health science related disciplines. There are degree programmes available at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as short courses for continued professional development. Subject areas include physiotherapy, chiropractic, diagnostic and therapeutic radiography,...more