Developing Healthy Communities (30 Credits, Level 7)

Program Overview

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Developing Healthy Communities (30 Credits, Level 7)

Overview

The module has two key elements, firstly you will apply theoretical concepts, research, and evidence-based practice to understand complex problems, as they present in health and social care, which includes the critical analysis of the complex factors (including social determinates of health) that impact individuals and communities.

The module then supports you in development of the skills to critically appraise and apply clinical reasoning and quality/service improvement methodologies to the concept of developing healthy communities within your own field of practice.

This module is offered within the Advancing Integrated Care MSc - General Practice Nursing - but can also be taken as a stand-alone module.

Attendance

• Distance Learning
• One semester
• Next enrolment: January 2023

Course Details

All about the course

After gaining an understanding of the evidence base you will have the opportunity to identify appropriate methods for dealing with complex and ethical issues pertaining to the delivery and management of compassionate person-centred care through digital health solutions (including digital consultation and assessment/ Artificial Intelligence / health monitoring). Finally, you will identify and critically assess how technology can support and enhance the health outcomes of individuals through integrated approaches, relating these approaches to your own practice.

This module is offered within the Advancing Integrated care MSc, but can be taken as a stand-alone module.

Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.

What will I be doing?

You will be taught online one day a week via a wide range of learning and teaching activities facilitated by academic and clinical colleague with substantial experience in primary care and General Practice Nursing. You will have the opportunity to attend university for one day of clinical skills training to enhance your clinical skills and put the theory you have learnt into practice.

The School of Health and Society

The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real world impact.

Our courses are informed by the latest research and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice.

Employment and Stats

What about after uni?

On successful completion of this module, you will have advanced your skills in clinical decision making and management of patients commonly encountered within the Practice Nurse role, including those with long term conditions. You will enhance your professional role, developing your skills in leadership and service improvement leading to the opportunity to apply for Senior Practice Nurse and leadership roles.

A taste of what you could become

• General Practice Nurse

Career Links

We work with over 100 health and social care organisations so our links with industry are very strong. These relationships will be of direct benefit to you because our academic team work in practice in some of these organisations at a senior level so are able to keep you at the forefront of developments in the sector which in turn help you provide a better service.

Requirements

What you need to know

• Applying for post qualifying Health and Social Care single modules
  • All applications for post qualifying health and social care modules are made directly to the University.
• Self-funded applications
  • If you are self-funding a programme of study or single module, please complete the appropriate application form and send directly to the University.

Standard entry requirements

• Previous study and experience
  • You should have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline.
  • You will be a Registered Nurse, ideally working within a General Practice Nurse role.

Alternation entry requirements

• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)
  • We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.
  • The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.
  • Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Supporting information

• You should include details of your current post and role and previous study at level 5 / 6.
• Personal statement: please outline the reasons why you wish to undertake this module.

Fees

• Type of study | Year | Fees
  • Part-time | 2025/26 | £1,530 per 30 credit module

Additional costs

• You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Program Outline

It can also be taken as a standalone module. This part-time program is delivered online one day per week, with one additional day on campus for a clinical skills session. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand complex health and social care issues, critically analyze the factors impacting individuals and communities (including social determinants of health), and develop clinical reasoning and quality/service improvement methodologies for developing healthy communities.

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Objectives:

• Apply theoretical concepts, research, and evidence-based practice to understand complex health and social care problems.
• Critically analyze the factors impacting individuals and communities (including social determinants of health).
• Develop clinical reasoning and quality/service improvement methodologies for developing healthy communities.
• Identify and critically assess how technology can support and enhance the health outcomes of individuals through integrated approaches.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• The program covers topics such as:
• Social determinants of health
• Complex health and social care issues
• Clinical reasoning and decision-making
• Quality and service improvement methodologies
• Technology in healthcare
• Integrated approaches to healthcare

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Structure:

• The program is delivered online one day per week, with one additional day on campus for a clinical skills session.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Essays
• Presentations
• Portfolios
• Clinical skills assessments

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Assessment Criteria:

• The assessment criteria are based on the learning outcomes of the program.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Group work
• Individual tutorials
• Clinical skills sessions

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Faculty:

• The program is taught by experienced academics and clinicians with expertise in primary care and General Practice Nursing.

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Careers:

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Career Paths:

• The program can lead to careers in:
• General Practice Nursing
• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Social Care

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Career Opportunities:

• The program is offered in partnership with the NHS.
• Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through a placement in a healthcare setting.
• The program is designed to be flexible and accessible to students who are working full-time.
• Entrance Requirements
• Application Process
• Fees