Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting/School Nursing (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons)
Course overview
This innovative course has been designed to develop knowledge and skills in evidence based public health practice in order to meet the professional standards laid down by the NMC for registration on Part 3 of the register.The course provides education and training for a Child and Family centred public health role to enable you to work with individuals, families and populations. It focuses on the prevention of ill health, health improvement and the reduction of health inequalities.
The qualification is recognised nationally, and is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- Register as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Enter a career in public health
- Register to prescribe from the community practitioners' formulary.
Additional course information
The course runs over two years and is 50% theory, 50% practice and is modular in nature. Modules need to be taken in a set order, as learning that takes place early in the pathway underpins that which is covered later on in the course. You will experience teaching both in the University and in the practice setting. We use innovative teaching methods, a major one of which is The Virtual Learning Environment. This requires you to have access to a computer and the internet and will provide you with a range of learning materials which you can access flexibly from a distance and at any time. Your learning will be supported and guided by university lecturers.In the practice setting you will be supported by experienced practice teachers who will facilitate your knowledge and skills development. You will have a continuous period of 20 weeks practice at the end of the course. This will allow you to draw together the knowledge and skills that you have gained during the course by working with a case-load under the supervision of a practice teacher.
Level 6 core modules
Universal Work with Children and their Families (Theory)
This module focuses on working with children, young people and their families. The module starts from early pregnancy, through childhood and into early adulthood, as described in the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2004). It also looks at broader public health issues and enables practitioners to understand how an individual's social context impacts on their health and that of their family.
Universal Work with Children and their Families (Practice)
This module is taken alongside the Universal Work with Children and their Families (Theory) module or after its completion. This is a practice-based module and is assessed by a Specialist Practice Teacher using a competency based portfolio. This module is integral to the SCPHN (Health Visiting or School Nursing) pathways and cannot be taken as a stand-alone module.
Working with Children and Families with Complex Needs
This module will enable practitioners to develop the knowledge and skills required to assess and manage vulnerability and risk to children, adults, families and communities. The module will enable practitioners to develop competence and confidence in working proactively with this client group in a Health Visiting or School Nursing context.
Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing
This module will prepare Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively from the community practitioners formulary for nurse prescribers. The module forms an integral element of the SCPHN pathways, but can also be accessed as a stand-alone module for students who already hold a SCPHN qualification.
Strategic Leadership and Commissioning
This module will develop leadership skills to a strategic level, enabling practitioners to become effective advocates on behalf of children and families. Furthermore, this module will develop the practitioner's knowledge base with respect to the commissioning of services in order to ensure that a quality service is provided to children and their families.
Undergraduate Major Project (Undergraduates)
This module will enable students to engage in a substantial piece of work focussed on a topic relevant to the chosen pathway (School Nursing or Health Visiting). The project takes the form of a literature review and critique of research within a chosen area of interest.
Assessment
Students will be assessed against the specific learning outcomes for the course on which they are registered. There are a range of assessments including essays, examination, case study, competency based portfolio, critical incident analysis and extended literature review.Linda Flack
“I have enjoyed the course so far. Despite some rocky moments, I have gained new knowledge and skills and am now have evidence on which to base my future practice on. I have enjoyed the self directed learning style of Virtual Learning Environment and the face to face tutorials. This course has enabled me to focus specific aspects to further my knowledge and skills for practice.
Our pathway leader has always been on the end of the email system for any queries and has always answered promptly or has given details of who to contact for the best answer. She has always offered face to face contact as an option and has arranged extra sessions for us to help with our learning. She has also been accessible at the Peterborough and Fulbourn”
Facilities
It is no surprise that the largest provider of health and social care education in the East of England offers its students state-of- the- art simulated clinical skills laboratories; students therefore have the opportunity to gain the hands-on experience they need. The building in Chelmsford was built in collaboration with the Essex Workforce Development Confederation. All of our students are able to use these facilities including nurses, midwives, operating department practitioners, counsellors and social workers.Our other facilities based in Fulbourn, Cambridge and Peterborough have wall mounted audio visual capture equipment to improve learning and teaching, with the clinical skills laboratories for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development courses.
Moreover the clinical skills facilities are fitted with a range of health care equipment that mirrors real life clinical situations. The opportunity to observe and then to practice techniques within the clinical skills lab is fundamental to the overall learning experience of students before they transfer to direct patient care. Moving and Handling hoists and standing aids, E.C.G monitors, interpretive and cardiac arrest systems, pain relief delivery systems and a range of diagnostic and patient monitoring systems are just some of the equipment available. Our innovative style of health education delivery means that our students are working ready from day one in their new job.
Special features
All applicants for this course must apply to both their local healthcare organisation and Anglia Ruskin University. The application processes are separate, however the healthcare organisation and university will interview jointly. Usually you will apply for the secondment/sponsorship with the healthcare organisation and will be shortlisted and interviewed jointly. If you are successful, you will then be advised to make a separate application to the university.Associated careers
To learn more about career opportunities in the NHS, visit the Health Visitor Programme pages on the NHS East of England Multi-Professional Deanery website.Work placements
Practice placement, where you will learn the art and skill of Health Visiting or School Nursing, ranges from 1-3 days during the course and there is a further period of consolidated practice on 2-3 days per week for 20 weeks at the end of the course.Links with industry/professional recognition
The course is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.| Entry Requirements: | Applicants should be registered on part 1 or 2 of the NMC Professional Register. Applicants should be able to demonstrate APL/APEL to the level of 240 credits (120 credits Level 4, 120 credits Level 5 or 6). This credit will normally be achieved through successful completion of a Dip HE Nursing award or DipHE Midwifery award In addition, candidates who have already completed the two modules:. DN315080S Universal Work with Children and Families (Practice) and DN330118S or DN330122S Working with Children and Families with Complex Needs through the Band 5 staff nurse preparation programme are able to transfer in this additional credit in accordance with Academic Regulation 4.35. All applicants must currently be working in a nursing role or one relevant to public health nursing. |
International Students
This programme is not available to international applicants because of restrictions in the availability of placements in the NHS (UK National Health Service).How to apply
Locations
Duration
2 yearsTeaching times*
Theory: 1 day per week, 9.00-4.00pmPractice: Year 1 - 1 day a week from 9.00-5.00pm
Year 2 Semester 2 onwards 2 days a week from 9.00-5.00pm.
Available starts
SeptemberStudent finance
Open Day
Saturday 22 JuneUndergraduate Open Day
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*Teaching days and times are for guidance only and are subject to change each academic year. We advise all applicants to wait until they are in receipt of their timetable before making arrangements around their course times.
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