
Overview
You’ll enhance your practical and theoretical knowledge of working and caring for people in the community, as we support you to become an adaptable, reflexive and responsive practitioner who promotes the highest standards of client health care.
Future careers
Successful completion of the Community Specialist Practitioner programme from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) means you’ll be on record as a community specialist practitioner on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register.
As a clinician, educator, manager and leader you’ll proactively meet changing health care needs and the expectations and demands of individuals, groups and populations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic society.
Accreditation
This course is validated by the NMC, the nursing and midwifery regulator for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Public Health and Social Policy
- Leadership in Practice
- Community Practitioner Prescribing
- Safeguarding
- Trafficking of People
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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UK students can apply all year round.
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in health related area or equivalent
- Community Children's Nursing: entry on sub part 1: Child - RN8 or RNC
- Credits: 360 credits of which 120 must be at Level 6 in a relevant Nursing Practice or Social Sciences related subject
- Applicants must have Experience of practicing within a healthcare environment for a minimum of 18 hours per week and have support from the manager
- A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application
- Have the commitment of their employer to support course fees
- The equivalent of at least one year post-registration practice experience
- DBS clearance which will be organised through your employing organisation
- In order to ensure that the University offers places on their programmes to suitable candidates you will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB).
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Visit official programme websiteLiving costs for Preston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.