Program Overview

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Overview of Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University is a large and diverse university with over 31,000 students from more than 100 countries. The university is set in the heart of Birmingham and focuses on practice-based learning.

About the University

The university has various schools and subjects, including:

• Our subjects
• Our Schools The University section includes:
• News and events
• About the University
• Our history
• University Executive Team
• Our Chancellor
• Policies and procedures
• Social responsibility
• Social and Economic Impact

Courses

The university offers a wide range of contemporary courses with practice-based learning and international opportunities. The courses are categorized by:

• Level of Study
  • Foundation
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate Taught
  • Postgraduate Research
  • Apprenticeships
• Mode of Study
  • Full-time courses
  • Part-time courses
  • Online learning
  • Short courses and CPD
• Course Search
  • All courses
  • Courses by subject
  • Jan/later starts

Student Information

The university provides information on life as a BCU student, including:

• Studying at BCU
  • Why study at BCU
  • Be more employable
  • Reasons to choose us
  • Financial support
  • Life in Birmingham
  • Open days
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• Applying for BCU
  • How to apply
  • Entry requirements
  • Application advice
  • After you apply
  • Accommodation
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  • Student partnership agreement
• Types of Study
  • About studying here
  • Foundation
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Part-time
  • Studying abroad
  • Apprenticeships

Alumni

The university has an alumni community that stays involved through:

• Community
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International

The university welcomes international students and provides information on:

• Prospective students
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  • Accommodation
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  • Study in China
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• Study costs
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• Applying
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  • Entry requirements
  • English requirements
  • Foundation programmes
  • Accepting an offer
  • Planning your arrival
  • January starts

Business Services

The university offers various business services, including:

• Attend
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  • Venue Hire
  • Careers Fairs & Events
• Recruit
  • Graduate Recruitment
  • Placements & Internships
  • Advertise Jobs
• Collaborate
  • Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
  • Consultancy Services
  • Innovation Services
• Learn
  • Short Courses
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Apprenticeships

Research

The university conducts research in various areas, including:

• Art, Architecture and Design
• Business
• Built Environment
• Computing and Digital Technology
• Education and Social Work
• Engineering
• Life and Sport Sciences
• English
• Health and Social Care
• Law
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Music and Performance
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Community Practice Teaching: Education and Practice

This Level 7 module is designed for registered nurses and midwives who have completed a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved field-specific Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) programme. The module aims to equip students with the unique skills, knowledge, and understanding of the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor role.

What's Covered in This Course?

The module covers the expectations of an advanced level of practice demonstrated by registered nurses and midwives. It involves a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, delivered online.

Accredited By

This course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Why Choose Us?

The university offers a structured education programme aimed at preparing qualified practitioners for the role of supporting and assessing midwives and nurses undertaking an SPQ or SCPHN programme. The module content is aligned to the QNI Standards for Community Practice Teaching Education and Practice and the NMC's Standards for Student Supervision and Assessment (SSSA).

Fees & How to Apply

The fees for this course are Ł820 per 20 credit module for UK students. The course is not available to international students.

UK Students

The annual and modular tuition fees are applicable to the first year of study. The university reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study.

Course in Depth

This Level 7 module is a structured education programme that aims to prepare qualified registrants for the role of supporting and assessing nurses and/or midwives undertaking an SPQ or SCPHN programme. The module is designed to equip the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse or Specialist Practitioner with the unique skills, knowledge, and understanding of the Practice Assessor and Practice Supervisor role.

Download Course Specification

The course specification can be downloaded for more information.

Facilities & Staff

The university has state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• The Centre for Skills and Simulation
• Simulation Manikins
• Computer Facilities

The staff teaching on this module have a wealth of experience and expertise as clinicians and healthcare educators.

Enquiries

For more information, please contact the Senior Lecturer in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN).