School of Health Professions
PgCert First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care (Musculoskeletal)
This programme offers an innovative approach to gaining specialist and advanced knowledge for those aiming to become a Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner in primary care. The pathway is aligned with the national framework: The First Contact Practitioners (Musculoskeletal) HEE Roadmap and is designed to advance the knowledge, skills and attributes of the First Contact Practitioner (Musculoskeletal) and supports development of capability in practice within the Primary Care setting.
On successful completion of the PgCert you would have completed both stage 1 and 2 on the Musculoskeletal First Contact Practitioner in Primary Care Roadmap. The modules have been developed in collaboration with key stakeholders and will be delivered by both experts in the field alongside experienced lecturers and researchers. You will have the opportunity to explore and gain a depth of critical understanding of the role, and be supported in developing your capability in practice.