CPD Violence Prevention, Reduction and Public Health

Program Overview

CPD Violence Prevention, Reduction and Public Health

Course Aim

Violence is a continuing problem in modern society. The public health approach to Violence Prevention developed by the World Health Organisation underpins this CPD. It aims to provide learners with the public health skills and knowledge to devise, plan and initiate a violence reduction project in the workplace or community.

Course Content

During the course you will examine violence as a public health issue from different disciplinary perspectives. You will be introduced to epidemiological principles related to understanding violence and the impact of adverse childhood experiences. This is followed by a critical examination of key issues, including:

• Young people and safeguarding navigators
• Self-harm and suicide awareness
• ACEs and trauma informed practice
• Protecting staff and patients in NHS settings
• Domestic violence awareness
• Project and proposal writing

Teaching and Learning

• Unit 1 (half a day per week): A lecture series will develop your knowledge of the impact of violence on health and critically review public health strategies to prevent and control violence.
• UNIT 2 (half a day per fortnight): You will work towards implementing and evaluating your project goals, supported by an academic supervisor and a work based mentor.

Entry Requirements

Qualification Requirements

• To be a NHS staff member with a role in aggression and violence management in security and or clinical settings within the NHS.
• Candidates are expected to provide details of their role aligned to that above in their application to LMJU personal statement, this supported specifically by line management reference which should more broadly support their application to study and bring evidence based driven changes to their practice area.
• As an essential requirement, candidates should also consider and clearly stipulate and follow directions for application to either L6 (BSc) or L7 (MSc) as well as ensuring they identify and state the ICS in which they are based.

Alternative Qualifications Considered

• Evidence of equivalent learning gained through work may also be considered if you lack the above qualification.
• The Programme Leader must also be satisfied that you have the potential to study successfully at Masters’ level and will benefit from the programme.

Assessment

• Project proposal (25%)
• Presentation to peers and stakeholders (75%)

CPD Award

This Continuing Professional Development can be studied as a single CPD.