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Key features
- Study an up-to-date syllabus which intends to meet and exceed tomorrow’s, as well as today’s, workforce needs on a programme developed with stakeholder engagement through commissioners, employers and students on both content and delivery mode.
- Become a critical thinking practitioner with a range of transferable skills who can effectively contribute to service enhancement.
- Use the best available evidence, contemporary knowledge and high-level clinical decision-making skills to underpin interventions.
- Develop confidence, competence and emotional resilience to consistently exercise personal responsibility and professional accountability for decision making and the provision of high-quality safe care.
- Undertake a course that enables choice and values prior experiential learning and experience; targeted at the career development needs of a wide range of healthcare professionals with excellent opportunities for inter-professional learning.
- Select modules that enhance your specific work role with course pathways offering over 100 module options addressing a wide range of specialist clinical areas.
- Flexibly designed course enabling you to ‘step on and step off’ over a five-year period in response to service need and professional circumstances.
Course details
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Year 1
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This course offers the awards of BSc/BSc (Hons), graduate certificate and graduate diploma.BSc – to achieve a BSc you will need to earn 80 credits by undertaking up to four modules – one core 20 credit module and up to three optional modules adding up to 60 credits.BSc (Hons) – to achieve a BSc (Hons) you will need to earn 120 credits by undertaking up to five modules – two core modules adding up to 60 credits and up to three optional modules adding up to 60 credits.Students who have previously obtained a health related degree at 2:2 or above are eligible to access the course via the graduate certificate or graduate diploma route – please see panel below for further details.For further information on the modules that make up this course please visit the
BSc (Hons)/BSc Professional Development modules .Examples of optional modules (not exhaustive)
HEAC385 – The child and young person with mental health needs
MENT604 – Confirming proficiency in professional practice
The module 'HEAD361 - Independent study' is only a core module for students who wish to achieve the BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care award.Optional modules
HEAD361
Independent StudyThis module extends knowledge of primary and secondary research and develops critical appraisal skills. Students construct an integrative literature review of a practice focused research topic.
HEA302DL
The Supervision of Clinical Practice - Application of Enhanced Theory and SkillsTo enhance the ability of the professional healthcare worker to be an effective supervisor and supervisee. This is achieved through linking and applying the theory of supervision to its practice using both formative and summative approaches.
HEAB344DL
Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care and Symptom Mgmt Enhanced PracHEAB358C
Advancing Practice in Long Term Conditions ManagementThe module equips students to lead and implement informed change in the practice of Long Term Conditions Management
HEAB370DL
MentorshipThis module will prepare the student for a role where they will provide a contribution to the education and facilitation of students/learners and the development of education within their practice setting.
HEAC334P
Management of Infection PreventionThis module aims to empower the student with comprehensive infection control knowledge, utilising critical thinking to implement evidence-based practice and manage complex and unpredictable situations relating to infection control in the healthcare environment. This will be done using a variety of teaching methods both in and out of the work place. Assessment will be through completion of a written assignment and demonstration of change management.
HEAC350P
Enhanced Acute Medical Care for Older AdultsThis module will enable the student to critically examine contemporary clinical practice. The student will be able to develop an evidence based underpinning knowledge, and perform skills pertinent to the needs of the older adult in acute care settings. The module will provide strategies in order to improve service delivery and deliver effective high quality care.
HEAC358E
Nursing the Critically Ill Child in a General Intensive Care UnitThis course provides an introduction to paediatric critical care skills for adult intensive care nurses. It will enable the experienced adult intensive care nurse to further develop and utilise appropriate professional skills to care for the critically ill child in an ICU environment.
HEAC371C
Specialist Practice in Stroke CareIn this module students will critically examine and explore ways to enhance their roles to provide an evidence based, inter-disciplinary approach to stroke services supported by skills blending. Students will be equipped to facilitate/lead on improving services for stroke patients, their carers and families and the interdisciplinary team
HEAC381E
Minor Skin Surgery PracticeThis module will enable students to assess, plan and implement care of a patient with a dermatological condition requiring minor skin surgery.
HEAC385
The Child and Young Person with Mental Health NeedsThis module introduces the student to the holistic care of children with mental health needs and their family.
HEAC391P
High Dependency Care for Children: Enhanced Knowledge and SkillsThis module will enable practitioners to develop their existing knowledge and skills in the management of children requiring high dependency care by increasing their critical understanding and application of current research and specialised practice.
HEAC396P
Contemporary Issues in the Care of the NewbornThis module will enable the practitioner to develop and utilise appropriate skills whilst promoting an environment conducive to the provision of high quality care for new-born babies requiring additional care and their families.
HEAC399DL
Newborn and Infant Examination (APL)This module enables practitioners who have undertaken a programme of learning to demonstrate competence in the examination of the newborn/infant and to critically analyse the evidence base and professional issues.
HEAD304P
Supporting People in Loss, Grief and Bereavement - Enhanced PracticeThis module is designed to equip health and care staff, who have a role in supporting people who are facing or experiencing loss and bereavement, with additional skills and knowledge. It will be of interest to a wide range of professionals and workers who may be involved in providing ongoing bereavement support.
HEAD304T
Supporting People in Loss, Grief and Bereavement - Enhanced PracticeThis module is designed to equip health and care staff, who have a role in supporting people who are facing or experiencing loss and bereavement, with additional skills and knowledge. It will be of interest to a wide range of professionals and workers who may be involved in providing ongoing bereavement support.
HEAD306E
Family Planning and Women's Health in Primary CareThis short course has been specifically designed to focus on the principles and issues involved in delivering contraceptive services to women within the community setting. This includes comprehensive coverage of managing fertility and incorporates key competences to be gained in practice.
HEAD327P
Applied Physiology in Critical IllnessThis module is designed for health care professionals to provide the underpinning knowledge of anatomy and pathophysiology of critical illness in adults.
HEAD329P
Core Concepts in Critical CareThis module is designed for healthcare professionals who want to critically examine core concepts of critical care practice. It will facilitate exploration and appraisal of the contemporary evidence base, whilst providing opportunity to enhance clinical competence.
HEAD331
Preceptorship (APEL)This module is specifically designed to enable students to accredit their professional preceptorship practice development through by building on and reflecting on their learning and experience gained through undertaking a preceptorship Programme within their organisation.
HEAD339E
Tissue Viability: Core Knowledge for PracticeThis module will support the development of the core knowledge required for effective tissue viability practice. Using their own clinical practice as a way of contextualising their developing knowledge, learners will engage with published literature and consider the role of evidence based practice in relation to tissue viability.
HEAD344DL
Enhancing End of Life Care & Palliative Care PracticeHEAD346C
Assessment, Management and Escalation of the Acutely Ill AdultThis module will enable the student to develop and utilise the knowledge and skills of critical analysis in order to assess, manage and seek appropriate help for acutely ill adults in non-critical care acute areas.
HEAD346E
Assessment, Management and Escalation of the Acutely Ill AdultThis module will enable the student to develop and utilise the knowledge and skills of critical analysis in order to assess, manage and seek appropriate help for acutely ill adults in non-critical care acute areas.
HEAD346P
Assessment, Management and Escalation of the Acutely Ill AdultThis module will enable the student to develop and utilise the knowledge and skills of critical analysis in order to assess, manage and seek appropriate help for acutely ill adults in non-critical care acute areas.
HEAD346T
Assessment, Management and Escalation of the Acutely Ill AdultThis module will enable the student to develop and utilise the knowledge and skills of critical analysis in order to assess, manage and seek appropriate help for acutely ill adults in non-critical care acute areas.
HEAD347C
Advancing the Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their CarerThis module is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who care for the person with dementia and their carer in a general setting. This module will link evidence based theory to current clinical practice and provide strategies in order to improve service delivery and give effective high quality care.
HEAD347P
Advancing the Care and Support of the Person with Dementia and their CarerThis module is designed to meet the educational needs of practitioners who care for the person with dementia and their carer in a general setting. This module will link evidence based theory to current clinical practice and provide strategies in order to improve service delivery and give effective high quality care.
HEAD351
CBT Interventions for Mental Health Professionals (Psychosis)This module will focus on the development of systematic knowledge and skills in the use of CBT for the treatment of psychotic experiences. This includes effective assessment; formulation and the use of formal diagnostic systems alongside the development of skills required for the effective use of CBT in psychosis. There will be a focus on reflective practice and workplace-based cases to ensure clinical relevance.
HEAD353
Working with People with a diagnosis of Personality DisorderThe module seeks to underpin mental health practice in working with people whose personality difficulties lead them to come into conflict with others, engage in harm themselves or to be labelled as 'personality disordered'. The module is designed to develop evidence based interventions in a range of settings. There will be a focus on reflective practice and workplace-based cases to ensure clinical relevance.
HEAD354
Facilitating Patient Centred Care and Choice through Advanced Communication SkillsThis module offers practical communication skills enabling a range of practitioners to engage patients in difficult conversations, to facilitate advance care planning for those at end of life or with complex long term conditions who need to discuss future care options. It enables practitioners to ensure their practice continues to be evidenced based, promoting ongoing conversations with the patient and family/carers.
HEAD354P
Facilitating Patient Centred Care and Choice through Advanced Communication SkillsThis module offers practical communication skills enabling a range of practitioners to engage patients in difficult conversations, to facilitate advance care planning for those at end of life or with complex long term conditions who need to discuss future care options. It enables practitioners to ensure their practice continues to be evidenced based, promoting ongoing conversations with the patient and family/carers.
HEAD356P
Foundation Course in Family TherapyThis module will focus on the theory and practice of contemporary Family Therapy practice in healthcare provision and health enhancement in a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical settings.
HEAD358P
Enhanced Care of the Patient Requiring Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)This module will allow the student to develop enhanced skills in the delivery of SACT and acquire new competencies that will enable them to assume significant clinical and leadership responsibilities within the organisation.
HEAD359P
Specialist Cancer CareThis module is designed to enable suitably qualified healthcare workers to become competent at assessing, delivering and evaluating the specialised treatment and care of people with cancer and their carer in a general and specialist setting. This module will link evidence based theory to current clinical practice and provide strategies in order to improve service delivery and give effective high quality care.
HEAD360
Understanding Evidence to Inform Clinical Decision MakingThe module is designed to extend students' knowledge around evidence-informed decision making. This will be achieved through students identifying and evaluating a body of research-based evidence relevant to clinical practice.
HEAD360P
Understanding Evidence to Inform Clinical Decision MakingThe module is designed to extend students' knowledge around evidence-informed decision making. This will be achieved through students identifying and evaluating a body of research-based evidence relevant to clinical practice.
HEAD363
Ethical and Legal Issues in Healthcare PracticeThis module builds on existing knowledge of legal and ethical frameworks. Students explore and debate ethical and legal concepts, issues and theories relating to health and social care.
HEAD366
Integrated Advancing Practice in ContextThis module will enable the student to develop their professional understanding of Advancing Practice within their working environment and explore the complexities of their practice. They will examine the legal & ethical boundaries and accountability of practice personally, professionally and strategically.
HEAD375P
Holistic Neonatal Assessment and Clinical ManagementThis module will enable neonatal nurses to develop existing professional skills. Performing comprehensive health assessments through history taking, clinical examination, diagnosis and documentation, to contribute to initial treatment and management strategies. The practitioner develops competence through experience in clinical practice, utilising pathophysiological knowledge within the clinical decision making process.
HEAD377
Perinatal Mental HealthThis module will enable students to increase their knowledge surrounding the development and management of the care of childbearing women with perinatal mental health needs. Students will be research informed and prepared to explore evidence to inform decision making. The needs of mothers and babies; before, during and after birth, would be at the centre of care with a strong emphasis on respect and dignity.
HEAD378E
HaematologyThis module will enable learners to take a lead role in the provision of care and treatment of patients and their carers with Haematology conditions. Students will develop an underpinning knowledge and critical awareness in Haematology health care practice.
HEAD379P
Enhancing Practice in Paediatric Palliative CareThis inter-professional module aims to enhance the practice of all professionals delivering palliative care to children, young people and their families. The module will build upon existing knowledge and experience while enabling students to develop a critical and reflective approach to the care of a child or young person on a palliative care pathway.
HEAD379Z
Enhancing Practice in Paediatric Palliative CareHEAD384P
Specialist Cardiothoracic Critical CareThis module is designed as a specialist bolt on module to enhance cardiothoracic knowledge and skills within a critical care environment. The content will be specific to cardiothoracic care and advances in monitoring and surgical techniques. This module will allow recognition of the specialist skills required to manage a complex post-operative cardiac patient.
HEAD385E
Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Management in Primary CareRooted firmly in practice this short module has been specifically designed to focus on the key principles and issues involved in supporting and treating patients with long term respiratory conditions within the primary care setting.
HEAD387
Surgical First AssistantDevelop clinical skills and knowledge for the role of Surgical First Assistant as described by the Perioperative Care Collaborative (2018)
HEAD388
Supervision of Learning and Assessment in PracticeThis module will enable the student to enhance their role in providing a contribution to the education and facilitation of students/learners and the development of education within their practice setting.
HEAD390
Critical Care of Children and Young People, Advancing Knowledge and SkillsThis module will develop the knowledge and skills of health care professionals in the care of the deteriorating child and young person requiring critical care. The module will build upon the existing knowledge of participants, and develop critical analysis applied to the care of the child/young person requiring critical care across a range of clinical settings.
HEAD391
Work Based LearningThis module enables the student to undertake an individual work based project and meet a set of agreed learning outcomes for a specified programme of study.
HEAD391P
Work Based LearningThis module enables the student to undertake an individual work based project and meet a set of agreed learning outcomes for a specified programme of study.
HEAD392
Diabetes MellitusA module for the practitioner to explore core knowledge issues relating to diabetes mellitus, based upon diabetes competencies.
HEAD393P
Bowel Cancer Screening Specialist PracticeThis module will enable Health Care Professionals to develop existing professional skills. Performing comprehensive health care on the complexities associated with specialist bowel screening care. The practitioner will develop competence through experience in clinical practice, utilising pathophysiological knowledge within the clinical decision/governance making process.
HEAD394
Transition into General PracticeThis module provides education to support professional development in general practice and primary care networks. Students will learn about and develop skills in delivering person-centred care with a focus on primary prevention, public health initiatives and health screening.
HEAD394E
Transition into General PracticeThis module provides education to support professional development in general practice and primary care networks. Students will learn about and develop skills in delivering person-centred care with a focus on primary prevention, public health initiatives and health screening.
HEAD395
Embedding in General PracticeThis module aims to equip those working in a general practice setting or primary care networks with the necessary generic practice skills to function in this environment.
HEAD395E
Embedding in General PracticeThis module aims to equip those working in a general practice setting or primary care networks with the necessary generic practice skills to function in this environment.
HEAD396E
Advancing within General PracticeThis module aims to equip students with knowledge, understanding and capability to deliver person-centred care required to fulfil the role of the General Practice Nurse as defined by the RCGP Nursing standards and in alignment with national Department of Health and Health Education England initiatives.
HEAD397
Emergency Nursing CareThis module is designed to enable nursing staff to develop existing professional skills in Emergency Care. They will critically examine and develop specialist knowledge in order to effectively assess, prioritise, plan and deliver effective evidence-based care to the patient presenting to the Emergency Department.
HEAD398
Advanced Psychosocial Assessment and FormulationThis module will enable students to develop an in-depth understanding of conceptual frameworks and the use of therapeutic factors to undertake a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment of mental health presentations, and to develop a critical understanding of person-centred formulations. There will be a focus on reflective practice and clinical application.
HEAD399
Accreditation of Professional StudiesThis module is specifically designed to enable students to develop their own professional practice by building on and reflecting on their learning and experience gained from relevant and appropriate learning events.
HEAE301C
Anaesthesia Principles and ManagementThis module will enable Health Care Professionals to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills in anaesthesia to become an autonomous anaesthetic practitioner. The practitioner will develop competence using a critical and reflective approach in anaesthetic clinical practice and the exploration and appraisal of the contemporary evidence base.
NMP603
Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical PrescribingThis module will enable health care professionals to apply theoretical, analytical and clinical principles of prescribing within their field of practice.
NURC316C
Enhanced Practice in Minor Injuries Care InterventionsThis module will equip practitioners to further develop their existing skills to undertake an enhanced comprehensive health assessment. Additional examination skills will include unwell paediatric patients, paediatric BLS, chest conditions, ENT, emergency contraception, women's health, dermatology, common minor illness and mental health issues.
NURC317P
Enhanced Principles and Practice of Renal NursingRenal Nursing is a constantly changing and challenging care environment. This module has been designed to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills in qualified practitioners to equip them to provide high quality and evidence based care using a critical and reflective approach in a renal or renal related clinical environment.
NURC318P
Enhanced Principles and Practice of Renal Nursing (Specialist Skills)Renal Nursing is a constantly changing and challenging care environment. This module has been designed to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills in qualified practitioners to enable them to provide high quality and evidence based care using a critical and reflective approach in a renal or renal related clinical environment.
NURC319
Gastro-Intestinal Endoscopy and Related Procedures for Nurses (Specialist Skills)This module will facilitate the development of specialist clinical and management skills appropriate to the care provision of the person undergoing endoscopic procedures. The practitioner will develop competence through experience in clinical practice, utilising pathophysiological knowledge within the clinical decision/governance making process.
HEAC312P
Foundation Course in Solution Focused TherapyThis module focuses on the theory and practice of contemporary Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) in healthcare provision and health enhancement in a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical settings.
HEAC399P
Newborn and Infant Examination (APL)This module enables practitioners who have undertaken a programme of learning to demonstrate competence in the examination of the newborn/infant and to critically analyse the evidence base and professional issues.
HEAD328P
Advanced Concepts in Critical CareThis module is designed for healthcare professionals currently working in a critical care environment wishing to critically examine advanced concepts of critical care practice and facilitates exploration and appraisal of the contemporary evidence base. It will provide the opportunity to innovate with a service improvement project and develop advanced clinical competence.
HEAD348P
Principles and Practice of Cardiothoracic Surgical CareThis module will encourage the practitioner to further develop an enquiring, critical and reflective approach to care for patients who require cardiac and thoracic surgical intervention. The design of the module is to focus on the patient's journey through the cardiothoracic centre.
HEAD383
Substance Misuse and Dual DiagnosisThis module focuses on the services and interventions for people who misuse a range of substances or have 'dual diagnosis' implying co-existing mental health problems. Participants will develop their skills for working with this group, consider the influence of various models and approaches as well as the issues for them as individuals and for society.
HEAD396
Advancing within General PracticeThis module aims to equip students with knowledge, understanding and capability to deliver person-centred care required to fulfil the role of the General Practice Nurse as defined by the RCGP Nursing standards and in alignment with national Department of Health and Health Education England initiatives.
ADV605
Advancing the Management of Long Term ConditionsThis module focuses on developing knowledge and understanding to support service development for people with long term conditions' that is person centred; promoting self-management and collaborative working. The module is based upon best practice as discussed within national and international policy and guidelines. It will explore in depth the impact of long term conditions on the individual, their family and carers.
ADV605Z
Advancing the Management of Long Term ConditionsThis module focuses on developing knowledge and understanding to support service development for people with long term conditions' that is person centred; promoting self-management and collaborative working. The module is based upon best practice as discussed within national and international policy and guidelines. It will explore in depth the impact of long term conditions on the individual, their family and carers.
ADV608
Supporting the Needs of the Frail Older PersonStudents will develop a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts that influence the management of frailty and complex care needs in the older person. They will develop advanced assessment, evaluation and management skills and apply these in a person centred framework to their practice, using evidence based theories around frailty, co-morbidity, polypharmacy and the ageing process.
ADV608Z
Supporting the Needs of the Frail Older PersonStudents will develop a critical understanding of the principal theories and concepts that influence the management of frailty and complex care needs in the older person. They will develop advanced assessment, evaluation and management skills and apply these in a person centred framework to their practice, using evidence based theories around frailty, co-morbidity, polypharmacy and the ageing process.
ADV611Z
Contemporary LeadershipThis module will enable students to explore and critically analyse the complex and dynamic nature of leadership within the context of personal, team, organisational, national and global professional practice.
HEAB397P
Intermediate Course in Family Therapy and Systemic PracticeThis module focuses on the theory and develops the practice of family therapy in the context both of its historical development and its current position in health and social care provision. The taught content informs and complements the skills development component.
UEC604
The Child or Young Person Requiring Urgent or Emergency CareThis module will facilitate the development of practitioners knowledge and skills in the recognition and immediate management of children/young people requiring urgent or emergency care for illness/injury in a range of settings by increasing their ability to apply current research/evidence to practice and deliver holistic care to sick children and their families.
UEC607
Urgent, Emergency and Critical Care: Leadership and InnovationThis module will enhance the students' confidence and competence to lead and manage quality improvement and innovation in urgent, emergency and critical care.
UEC608
Evidencing Professional Development in Urgent, Emergency and Critical Care via (e)-PortfolioThis module will enable the student to develop their professional practice in the provision of urgent, emergency and critical care. Evidence supporting the students' development will be collated in an electronic portfolio (e-portfolio).
UEC609
Developing Professional Practice in Critical CareThis module will enable the student to develop their professional practice with regard to history taking, clinical examination, diagnostics, decision making and clinical management planning in critical care.
UEC610
Developing Expertise in Urgent & Emergency CareThis module is designed to enable healthcare professionals to critically examine and develop in an area of professional clinical practice, in Urgent and Emergency Care. Taught workshops will guide the student, building on their pre-existing body of knowledge to further develop their skills in health assessment, clinical examination and clinical reasoning.
UEC611
Mental Health Assessment in Urgent, Emergency and Acute CareThis module aims to increase knowledge and skills of practitioners working in urgent, emergency and acute care settings and who work with individuals experiencing mental health issues. It explores the principles and process of mental health assessment and the practice of determining appropriate intervention alongside prioritisation of client need based on the current guidance.
HEAE302
Coaching and LeadershipCoaching and Leadership is a module focused on developing your confidence and competence to lead and develop yourself and others. Students will be able to understand and explore coaching theory and practice using a variety of tools in order to underpin coaching and leadership practice.
HEAC397P
Intensive Care for the NeonateThis module will enable practitioners to develop and utilise appropriate skills and contribute to an environment conducive to the provision of high quality Intensive care to sick and pre-term babies and their families by increasing their knowledge and critical understanding of current research and practice.
HEAE303DL
Pain Assessment and ManagementPractitioners will be able to understand and explore evidence in order to underpin practice and complex decision-making skills; focusing on the comprehensive health assessment and clinical reasoning and decision-making skills associated with Pain assessment and management.
HEAE302DL
Coaching and LeadershipCoaching and Leadership is a module focused on developing your confidence and competence to lead and develop yourself and others. Students will be able to understand and explore coaching theory and practice using a variety of tools in order to underpin coaching and leadership practice.
HEAD360CDL
Understanding Evidence to Inform Clinical Decision MakingThe module is designed to extend students' knowledge around evidence-informed decision making. This will be achieved through students identifying and evaluating a body of research-based evidence relevant to clinical practice.
HEAE306
The Fundamentals of Health Assessment and Common IllnessesThis module will enable the student to develop the underpinning knowledge and professional understanding of the practical and theoretical management of patients presenting with common minor illness across healthcare settings. They will consider the clinical, legal and ethical boundaries and recognise the limitations within their scope of practice and working environment.
HEAE307
Assessment and Management of Minor InjuriesThis module will enable the student to develop the underpinning knowledge and professional understanding of the practical and theoretical management of patients presenting with common minor injuries across healthcare settings. They will consider the clinical, legal and ethical boundaries and recognise the limitations within their scope of practice and working environment.
HEAE307E
Assessment and Management of Minor InjuriesThis module will enable the student to develop the underpinning knowledge and professional understanding of the practical and theoretical management of patients presenting with common minor injuries across healthcare settings. They will consider the clinical, legal and ethical boundaries and recognise the limitations within their scope of practice and working environment.
HEAE308
Clinical Judgement and Decision Making in HealthcareThis module draws on knowledge, skills and experiences gained through work as a registered healthcare professional and further develops clinical reasoning ability, within the context of NMC scope of practice.
HEAE305DL
Public Health and Health PromotionThis module provides the opportunity to critically explore the field of public health and health promotion practice. Concepts such as demography, epidemiology, political drivers, ethical issues, wider determinants of health, health inequalities, and sustainability will be explored, and health promotion models and approaches will be critically analysed and applied to practice.
HEAE304E
Effective Promotion of Continence and Management of IncontinenceThe module aims to develop in the student an enquiring mind for leading and influencing change in bladder and bowel health. With subject specific knowledge and skill, students can promote high quality care within the clinical setting through dissemination of evidence-based information.
Every undergraduate taught course has a detailed programme specification document describing the course aims, the course structure, the teaching and learning methods, the learning outcomes and the rules of assessment.
The following programme specification represents the latest course structure and may be subject to change:
Entry requirements
Claims for credit for prior learning, whether certificated or experiential are accepted and will be assessed following University regulations and faculty procedures.
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English language requirements - We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our
tariff glossary.
Fees, costs and funding
Additional costs
How to apply
Applications for this programme can usually be made throughout the year. Please check the closing date and apply as early as possible as our programmes are popular.
To apply for this programme please complete the
You will normally receive a decision on your application within four weeks of us receiving your application. You may be asked to provide additional information, to take part in an interview (which in the case if you are an overseas student may be by telephone or video conference) or you will be sent a decision by letter or email.
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
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Which modules can I study?
There are a number of core, pathway specific and optional modules associated with the BSc (Hons)/BSc Professional Development course pathways, as well as four different exit awards.
Graduate certificate and graduate diploma
Opportunities for postgraduate study in nursing
Develop significant expertise in your chosen area with our specialist routes:
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Advancing Practice
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Critical Care
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in End of Life Care
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Long Term Conditions
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Mental Health
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Neonatal Care
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BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Nursing