CertHE NCT Perinatal Education and Practice

This Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in NCT Perinatal Education and Practice is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. The course covers topics such as fetal development, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, and newborn care, as well as the psychological and social aspects of pregnancy and parenthood. Students will learn how to support women and their families during this critical time, as well as how to identify and manage potential complications. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions, and is designed for students who want to pursue a career in perinatal education and practice.

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Students will have access to the University's state-of-the-art facilities, including a simulated maternity suite and birthing pool. The course is taught by experienced practitioners and academics who are experts in their field. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops and events that provide hands-on experience in perinatal care.

Unlock Your Potential: Pursue a Rewarding Career in Perinatal Education and Practice at University of Worcester

The University of Worcester is a leading provider of healthcare education, with a strong reputation for producing highly skilled and compassionate professionals. The CertHE NCT Perinatal Education and Practice course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in this field, as well as the opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and gain practical experience. With its convenient location and flexible delivery, this course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in perinatal education and practice without sacrificing work or family commitments.

Our course qualifies you to work professionally with parents during the first 1,000 days of pregnancy into parenthood. NCT, in partnership with the University of Worcester, brings you the teaching, learning and professional development opportunities in parenting education.

NCT is the UK’s leading charity for parents, established in 1956 NCT supports parents from pregnancy to birth and beyond, providing parents with accurate, impartial information through courses and classes. NCT brings parents together to make vital and lasting friendships and campaigns on behalf of parents, believing that everyone can, and should, feel supported in becoming a parent.

Our unique NCT Perinatal Education and Practice course has been designed to allow you to develop a role as an NCT Practitioner, enabling you to support, inspire and guide new parents through pregnancy and the early days of parenthood. On successful completion of the course, you will be issued an NCT Licence to Practise and will be able to provide services for parents such as our highly valued antenatal courses.

The course is designed to qualify NCT practitioners, so most students go on to work within NCT in one or more practitioner roles. The course enables graduates to apply for an NCT Licence-to-Practise.

In the field of ‘supporting parents in the transition to parenthood’, the skills demonstrated by NCT practitioners are widely acknowledged and laid out in the NCT Competency Standards Framework.

Graduates will have developed skills transferable to a range of careers in the early years and childcare sector, as well as being transferable to any working environment. These key transferable skills include:

• Communication and interpersonal skills

• Organisational and time management skills

• Skills of reflection and evaluation

• The ability to accept feedback

• The ability to critically analyse research and evidence

• Awareness of personal and professional boundaries

The ability to take responsibility for professional development

The programme also opens up work and training opportunities within the health and social care sector.

32 UCAS tariff points.

Other acceptable qualifications include an equivalent Level 3 qualification (i.e. a BTEC or CACHE Diploma) which carries 32 tariff points.

GCSE English language at Grade C/4 or evidence of Level 2 literacy, e.g. key skills or functional skills at level 2

These qualifications do not have to be in a related subject.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.