PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visiting or School Nursing)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting or School Nursing) at Canterbury Christ Church University is a professional development opportunity for registered nurses and healthcare professionals who want to specialize in community public health nursing. The course covers the principles of community public health nursing, including health visiting and school nursing, and provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in these roles. Students will learn how to assess and address the health needs of individuals, families, and communities, as well as how to design and implement health promotion interventions. The course is delivered on campus at Canterbury Christ Church University and typically takes one year to complete.

Additional Information

This course is designed for registered nurses and healthcare professionals who want to specialize in community public health nursing. It is suitable for those who are currently working in healthcare and want to develop their skills and knowledge in this area, as well as those who are new to the field and want to pursue a career in community public health nursing. The course is delivered on campus at Canterbury Christ Church University and typically takes one year to complete.

Why Choose Canterbury Christ Church University for Your Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing?

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal choice for this course because of its strong reputation for teaching and research in the field of nursing. The university has a dedicated school of health and wellbeing, which provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty. Additionally, the university's location in Canterbury allows for easy access to a range of clinical placements and opportunities for hands-on learning.

Are you a registered nurse or midwife looking to advance your career as a specialist practitioner in Health Visiting or School Nursing?

This PGDip will prepare you to achieve a professional post-registration qualification as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse on part three of the Nursing Midwifery Council register and to gain employment as a registered Health Visitor or School Nurse

Health Visitors and School Nurses are uniquely placed to identify children, young people, and families who might require additional support and play a pivotal role in improving the public health of the nation.

On successful completion of the course, you will be equipped to lead child and family public health nursing services, in primary care settings across the UK. Your postgraduate degree qualification (PGDip) and post-registration qualification as a specialist community public health nurse (Health Visitor or School Nurse) will evidence that you have acquired specialist knowledge, skills, and attributes in child and family public health practice, in accordance with professional skills frameworks and the NMC Standards of proficiency for specialist community public health nurses.

Additionally, you will have developed the necessary skills to engage in scholarly activities and practice development innovations, including writing for professional journals and presenting at conferences to promote best practices and enhance your professional profile and career opportunities in the health and social care arena.

You must have an active registration on either Part One (Nurse) or Part Two (Midwife) of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register

You will normally have a good honors degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or a related health and social care subject with supporting references confirming your ability to study at this level.

Applicants without a first degree may be considered subject to evidence of the ability to study at level 6 or potential success at the graduate level for example in the form of a service development innovation, research, or publication.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.