PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing

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

• Study for a registered Level 7 qualification providing routes into 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
• Available as a BSc (Hons) top-up degree (Level 6) for applicants holding a DipHE in Nursing or current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• 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.

Practical experience is the prime focus of the programme, with academic research and theoretical perspectives informing practice innovation and development. You will devote 22 weeks to practical placements, gaining experience in various settings and with clients important to your current/potential area of responsibility.

During the course you will develop a comprehensive partnership approach, using your skills and expertise to examine and reflect on practice from a public health perspective. You will explore topics such as: health education, health promotion, health protection, community development, empowerment, advocacy, autonomy and informed choice. You will consider the wider determinants of health and focus on maximising health improvement and addressing inequalities within local contracting priorities.

The programme promotes a non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, respectful approach, valuing diversity and supporting freedom of choice. It encourages you to challenge accepted wisdom, equips you to deal with conflicting priorities and diverse health needs and enables you to support the empowerment of individuals, carers, groups and communities.

Minimum Academic Entry Requirement 120 Credits at Level 4 120 Credits at Level 5 120 Credits at Level 6 The Degree must normally be in a Health related area Non-graduates may, in exceptional circumstances, gain entry to the programme by virtue of a strong portfolio which provides evidence of significant achievement.