Advancing within General Practice (APP757 / HEAD396)
For registered practitioners working within General Practice.
CPD for healthcare professionals

This 20 credit 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.
This is one of three standalone modules that make up the Fundamentals of General Practice programme also including Transition into General Practice and Embedding within General Practice.
Subjects addressed will include contraception and sexual health, neurological diseases, diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and musculoskeletal disorders.
Module code
Credits
FHEQ Level
Location
Degree - level 6
By the end of the module, the student will be able to:
Masters - level 7
By the end of the module, the student will be able to:
The Fundamentals of General Practice programme is made up of three modules:
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.
To be considered for a place on these modules you must be:
And one of the following:
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.
Please see our Professional Development module fees page.
Welcome to general practice nursing at the University of Plymouth. As we embark on this journey together let me introduce myself. I have worked in general practice for over 30 years and continue to do so alongside my role as a lecturer. With a previous background in palliative care, I believe firmly in nursing as a vocation as well as a profession, delivering truly person- centred care. That is the underpinning theme of this course. Nursing in general practice offers the opportunity to become a specialist generalist, delivering care across the lifespan and improving health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. It can also be challenging and a steep learning curve as organisations respond to change. As course leader I aim to support you as you develop in this role. Do not hesitate to contact me on fiona.cook@plymouth.ac.uk if I can be of help. I look forward to meeting you.