Advancing within General Practice (APP757 / HEAD396)

Module details

Degree - level 6

By the end of the module, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and capability in practice to undertake clinical competencies required to fulfil the role of a general practice nurse.
• Discuss and analyse the developing role of the practice nurse, within the Primary Care Multi-disciplinary team and the interface of general practice with the wider health community.
• Develop and evidence reflective practice recognising its centrality to the provision of quality patient care.
• Access and critically analyse the evidence base used to support current practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved in assessment and management of patients living with long term conditions.

Masters - level 7

By the end of the module, the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and capability in practice to undertake clinical competencies required to fulfil the role of a general practice nurse.
• Critically analyse and evaluate the developing role of the practice nurse, within the Primary Care Multi-disciplinary team and the interface of general practice with the wider health community.
• Develop and evidence reflective practice recognising its centrality to the provision of quality patient care, innovation and leadership.
• Access and critically analyse the quality of evidence base used to support current practice.
• Access, appraise and interpret the principles involved in assessment and management of patients living with long term conditions.

Module dates

22, 29 April, 6, 13, 20, 27 May and 10, 17 June 2022.

Occasionally delivery dates might be subject to change - always check with the module lead or Professional Development Unit.

Please be aware that all modules run to minimum numbers.

In the event that there are low numbers, this module may be rescheduled to an alternative date.

Some modules are also subject to maximum numbers.

Entry requirements

To be considered for a place on these modules you must be:

• a registered practitioner working within a primary care setting in order to meet the module outcomes.

And one of the following: 

• a health and social care worker in possession of previous study at level 5 (Diploma of Higher Education) or a foundation degree to study the module at degree level
• a health and social care worker ideally in possession of previous study at degree level to study the module at masters level.

Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit. Please contact the PDU or programme lead if you have any queries regarding your situation.

Fees

Please see our Professional Development module fees page.