Community Health Nursing Specialist Practitioner - District Nursing

Entry requirements

• You will need to provide evidence of successful completion of accredited Level 6 study within the last 5 years.
• Have a minimum of 1-2 years professional experience where appropriate.
• Securing secondment/sponsorship from a Primary care Trust.
• You will require DBS and Occupational Health Clearance prior to course entry.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you are community nurse? Do you want to progress into work as a Specialist Practitioner in District Nursing? If so, why not take the next step with the post-registration educator of the year 2017 (Student Nursing Times Awards)? Our specialist course will provide you with the learning and resources you need to become a clinical leader in your community.

We’ll expand your knowledge, as well as the way you think, helping you to reflect, solve problems and think independently, all of which are essential attributes in this challenging but highly rewarding career.

We take a half theory/half practice approach on this course to ensure you gain important knowledge as well as first-hand experience. There will also be an extended period of practice to allow you to develop your skills by participating in vital management of real-life situations and challenges.

You’ll learn to apply the skills and qualities of a specialist practitioner to meet the needs of clients, communities and purchasers, as well as work in a team, creating strong working partnerships.

You’ll discover how to assess the professional, ethical and legal context of the specialist practitioner role, as well as evaluate sources of information to support the assessment and management of long term conditions, the provision of inter-professional palliative care, and effective and efficient case management.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course is not available to international students.

Fees and funding

Learn more about postgraduate fees and funding.