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Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Foundation
Major
Teacher Training | Training and Development
Area of study
Education
Timing
Part time
Course Language
English
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-01-01-
About Program

Program Overview


The Return to Practice Programme is a 6-month program designed for nurses and midwives who wish to return to professional practice after a career break or who do not meet NMC revalidation requirements. It provides a structured learning environment to refresh skills and knowledge, enabling participants to meet NMC requirements for re-registration and prepare for a successful return to practice. The program includes both theory and practice elements, with theory sessions delivered online and clinical skills taught in a practical setting.

Program Outline


Degree Overview:

The Return to Practice (RTP) Programme is designed for nurses and midwives who wish to return to professional practice after a break in their career or those who do not meet the NMC requirements for revalidation. It is studied at level 6 and offers the opportunity to develop academically and in practice to seek re-entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).


Objectives:

The RTP Programme aims to:

  • Provide a structured and supportive learning environment to help nurses and midwives refresh their skills and knowledge.
  • Enable participants to meet the NMC's requirements for re-registration.
  • Develop participants' academic and professional practice skills.
  • Prepare participants for a successful return to professional practice.

Outline:


Content:

  • The programme includes both theory and practice elements.
  • The theory sessions are delivered online by programme tutors.
  • The clinical skills element involves one day at the Clinical Skills labs at Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle.
  • The taught elements of the programme run concurrently with the practice element.

Structure:

  • This is a 6-month programme with compulsory theory and practice elements.
  • Participants are expected to undertake a minimum of 2 whole shifts per week when they start practice.
  • Nursing students are required to undertake a minimum of 150 practice hours up to a maximum of 450 hours.
  • Midwifery students are expected to undertake a minimum of 250 hours in practice.

Course Schedule:

  • Theory days cover topics such as study skills, reflection, evidence-based practice, promoting health, safeguarding, medicine administration, pharmacology, and optimisation.
  • Midwifery students have specific sessions in Examination of the Newborn and Newborn and Infant physical examination (NIPE).
  • Participants are required to undertake the NHS E-learning for health module prior to placement.
  • They are also required to undertake Trust specific Induction prior to placement.

Modules:

  • The RTP Programme is a single module programme.
  • There are ten theory days, covering various topics related to nursing and midwifery practice.
  • The programme includes a clinical skills element, delivered at the Clinical Skills labs at Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle.
  • Participants must achieve the Return to Practice Standards (2019), Standards of proficiency for midwives (NMC 2019) or Future Nurse: Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) in practice.

Assessment:


Methods:

  • The programme's main assessment is a 3500 word reflective essay based on the participant's practice experiences.

Criteria:

  • Participants must demonstrate their understanding of the theory and practice elements of the programme.
  • They must demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge and skills to practice.
  • They must reflect on their learning and development throughout the programme.

Teaching:


Methods:

  • The programme uses a blended learning approach.
  • Theory sessions are delivered online.
  • Clinical skills are delivered in a practical setting.
  • Participants are supported by a practice assessor and a practice supervisor.

Faculty:

  • The programme is led by Kim Hanson.
  • Participants are taught by experienced and qualified nursing and midwifery professionals.

Careers:


Potential Career Paths:

  • Upon successful completion of the RTP Programme, participants are eligible to re-register with the NMC.
  • This enables them to return to nursing or midwifery practice.
  • They can then pursue a range of career opportunities within the NHS or other healthcare settings.

Opportunities:

  • The programme provides participants with the skills and knowledge they need to return to practice confidently.
  • It opens up opportunities for career advancement and development.

Outcomes:

  • The RTP Programme is designed to support nurses and midwives in their return to practice.
  • It aims to ensure that participants are prepared to meet the demands of a challenging and rewarding career in nursing or midwifery.

Other:

  • Health Education England (HEE) is currently funding students residing in England for this course.
  • Those students not being funded by HEE will need to self-fund or be sponsored to take the programme.
  • Students residing outside of England are welcome to apply and should contact Postgraduate Admissions or the Programme Lead by email for further details.
  • The European Working Time Directive (2003) stipulates a maximum of 48 hours of work in one week.
  • this course is not suitable to those who work full-time hours due to the requirement of placement hours and expected academic study.
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