About This Course
This blended learning programme is an excellent opportunity for any nurse new to general practice. The pathway encourages the practice nurse to develop basic skills and enables each student to enhance their development with pertinent modules choices such as minor illness and contraception. The core module of this programme (General Practice Nursing) links to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP, 2012) General Practice Nurse Competencies.
Why study with the School of Healthcare Sciences
If you haven't already do have a look at this page for a list of reasons that we think mean that if you are interested in a Graduate Certificate you should consider studying with us.
Course Content
What will you study on this course?
The General Practice Nursing course is a blended learning module which only expects Nurses to attend 1 day a week for 6 days in total, the rest will be completed on line through on line learning opportunities. This course is lead by experienced Nurse practioners and will focus on upskilling students in the following areas:
- Communication with patients, consultation skills, history taking
- Immunisations and vaccinations,
- Wound care, ear care management
- Triage and dealing with emergencies
- Diagnostic and screening tests
- Common medical conditions
- Supporting Long Term Conditions
Course Structure
- General Practice Nursing
And two other modules. Typical modules in the past have included:
- Minor Illness
- Mentorship, Learning and Preceptorship
- Work Based Learning
- Leg Ulcers
- Contraception and Public Health
Students can RPL previous modules which fit into the programme or RPL modules taken as associate students (in line with current University guidance).
Please note modules may be subject to change.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The modules under the pathway will use a variety of assessments such as assignments, on line assessments and clinical examinations.
Entry Requirements
- Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery committee and proof of employment in a primary care setting.
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) is required.
Admissions to the programme are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Applications are made using Bangor’s online application system.
International Students: Because this pathway is part-time and requires a current NMC registration and access to a primary care environment, this pathway is not suitable for the international market.
Careers
This course is especially designed for practice nurses.
Research / Links with Industry
The academics involved with this Graduate Certificate have extensive links with external bodies, companies and the 3rd sector, which are fully utilised in ensuring that the modules are relevant to the modern work and research environment graduates will enter. They are also all experienced Nurse practioners who still have active links to the local NHS trust ensuring that modern clinical practice is embedded within the programme.
Application
Admissions to the programme are made on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged. Applications are made using Bangor’s online application system.
Need help applying?
If you have any questions about entry requirements, how to apply or the course you are interested in please do not hesitate to contact Gill Roberts on 01248 383544 or by emailing hssa21@bangor.ac.uk or health@bangor.ac.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
International Students: Because this pathway is part-time and requires a current NMC registration and access to a primary care environment, this pathway is not suitable for the international market.
