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PgC Advanced Practice in Learning Disability and or Autism: Practice Development

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This programme has been specifically developed to meet the continuing advanced professional development needs, educating professionals/individuals who work with people who have a learning disability and/or autism as advised by Health Education England (2020) in the Capabilities framework. This programme has been created to align with workforce development and supports the progression of staff, in accordance with the standards set by professional, statutory and regulatory bodies such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).

General Eligibility

HEFCE - GEN - Degree 1st or 2nd Hold a health/social care-related professional qualification and higher education degree

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Leading Advanced Person Centred Care and support for Individuals with Learning Disability and or Autism (20 credits) - One semester

  • Improving Service Delivery, Health and Wellbeing for People who have Learning Disability and or Autism (20 credits) - One semester

  • Work based learning (20 credits) - 300hours of advanced clinical practice - to be completed over three semesters

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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