Graduate and Post Graduate Certificate Fundamentals of General Practice Nursing

Overview of modules 

Transition into General Practice

Degree – level 6

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

• Critically evaluate the theory and practice of partnership working in the context of General Practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of care management and care co-ordination.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of implementing primary and secondary preventative health strategies in General Practice.
• Explore the underpinning principles of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding in maximising service user safety and harm free care in the General Practice setting or primary care networks.
• Evaluate the role and impact of epidemiology, social determinants and health inequalities on the experiences and wellbeing of service users, families and communities.

Masters – level 7

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

• Critically evaluate the theory and practice of partnership working in the context of General Practice and identify strategies for change and innovation.
• Demonstrate understanding and critical application of the principles of care management and care co-ordination.
• Critically analyse and evaluate the opportunities and challenges of implementing primary and secondary preventative health strategies in General Practice.
• Critically evaluate the underpinning principles of risk assessment, risk management and safeguarding in maximising service user safety and harm free care in the General Practice setting or primary care networks.
• Evaluate the role and impact of epidemiology, social determinants and health inequalities on the experiences and wellbeing of service users, families and communities.

Embedding in General Practice

Degree – level 6

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

• Critically evaluate the application of evidence-based practice to managing consultations and assessment of patients within General Practice.
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of personalized care and supporting self-management.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic learning and development.
• Explore the challenges and differences of providing life course healthcare incorporating a range of specialist areas such as paediatrics, mental health and frailty.
• Demonstrate how their learning and development will enhance service delivery and the quality of life for service users and carers.

Masters – level 7

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

• Critically evaluate the application of evidence-based practice to managing consultations and assessment of patients within General Practice and identify strategies for change and innovation.
• Demonstrate understanding and critical application of the principles of personalised care and supported self- management.
• Demonstrate the ability to critically reflect on their personal, professional and academic learning and development and take on leadership within their context of care.
• Critically evaluate the challenges and differences of providing life course healthcare incorporating a range of specialist areas such as paediatrics, mental health and frailty.
• Justify proposed approaches to enhancing service delivery and the quality of life for service users and carers.

Advancing within General Practice

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.