Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

Entry requirements

• You must have an undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (in any subject)
• GCSE in English Language and mathematics grade 9-4 / A*-C or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalents
• Applicants must be classified as a Home/EU student prior to starting the course and show evidence of study in the past five years
• One satisfactory reference
• All offers are subject to satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearance
• Experience of working in a health/ social care setting (paid/voluntary) is recommended
• Shortlisted candidates will undertake a Mathematics and English assessment on-line and on successful completion attend an individual values based interview. Candidates successful at interview will be required to complete a 6,000 word portfolio (RPL module) – pass mark of 40% at academic level 6 to be offered a place on this course. Guidance will be provided.

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Months of entry

September

Course content

Are you ready to make a difference and embark on a rewarding career in nursing? This course has been designed for graduates (in any subject) who would like to become a Learning Disabilities Nurse. It will prepare you to positively contribute to the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. You will learn how to assess the often complex social and health care needs and support the delivery of robust, evidence-based care plans.

Career options

On completion of this course, you will be eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Learning Disabilities Nurse.

Course overview

This exciting course is approved against the Nursing and Midwifery Council Future Nurse: Standards of Proficiency for Registered Nurses (May 2018) and has been designed for candidates who hold an undergraduate degree (in any subject). These standards set out the knowledge and skills you as the next generation of nurses will learn, to enable you to deliver world class person-centred, evidence-based care to people with learning disabilities. You will spend time learning in both theory and practice (includes in-hospital and out of hospital). Our simulation centres will help you practice your clinical skills in a safe environment. You will reflect the values expected in contemporary nursing practise (The Code, NMC 2015) and the NHS Constitution.

Modules

Year one

• Sciences Underpinning Evidence-based Nursing Practice
• Promoting Health and Preventing lll Health
• Leading and Managing the Delivery of Person-Centred Care
• Part 1 Nursing Practice
• Part 2 Nursing Practice.

Year two

• Sciences Applied to and Decision Making in Nursing Practice
• Leading, Innovation and Improving Nursing Practice
• Preparing for Registration with the NMC
• Part 3 Nursing Practice.

Fees and funding

For information please visit the UWL website.