First Contact Practitioner (Musculoskeletal, Occupational Therapy, Paramedics and Podiatry) – Update on PgCert programmes

Update on PgCert programmes development

First Contact Practitioner Pathways in:

Musculoskeletal
Occupational Therapy
Paramedics
Podiatry*

We are delighted that we now have three FCP offers available.

Expected first delivery dates will be October 2022.

*In development with implementation expected in 2023.

We will be updating this webpage soon, publishing the date after which applications will be accepted.

In the meantime anyone wishing to be placed on an enquirer list is advised to please contact pduadmissions@plymouth.ac.uk.

The University of Plymouth is not accepting direct applications for HEE funded FCP applications presently.

Anyone interested in single module study ahead of the FCP awards can currently view our CPD offer.

Modules

PgCert First Contact Practitioner Musculoskeletal*
ADV767 Advanced clinical reasoning in musculoskeletal conditions
ADV773 The role of the First Contact Practitioner within primary care
ADV777 First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in Primary Care Practice Placement

PgCert First Contact Practitioner Occupational Therapy
ADV782 Enhanced Professional Reasoning
ADV773 The role of the First Contact Practitioner within primary care
ADV777 First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in Primary Care Practice Placement

PgCert First Contact Practitioner Paramedics
ADV781 Advanced Clinical Practice in Primary Care – Paramedic
ADV773 The role of the First Contact Practitioner within primary care
ADV777 First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in Primary Care Practice Placement

PgCert First Contact Practitioner Podiatry
ADV773 The role of the First Contact Practitioner within primary care
ADV777 First Contact Practitioner (FCP) in Primary Care Practice Placement

Cost

£1,000 per 20 credit module. HEE funding available. Update to follow on how this might be accessed.

*HEE funding not available on this programme.

Programmes are not available to anyone who would require a Student Route visa to access the country.

Information event

There was a Zoom event held on 11 August, which featured a presentation about the new programmes, information around funding, the admissions processes and a chance to meet the programme leads.

For those who were unable to attend the event was recorded.

Watch the event

You can contact the Professional Development Unit with any queries

Prospective student enquiries:

Email: PDUAdmissions@plymouth.ac.uk

Phone: +44 1752 586951

Current student enquiries:

Email: pdu@plymouth.ac.uk

Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.

Monday – Thursday 8:30–17:00 and Friday 8:30–16:30.