CPD Negotiated Work Based Learning | Level 7 (Postgraduate)

This Negotiated Work Based Learning Certificate of Professional Development is designed to provide students who are Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (SCPHN) with an opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to the working environment in relation to widening practice to a new field of specialist practice.

The course aims to help you enhance skills, knowledge and critical thinking through negotiated learning objectives and career aspirations. This will be negotiated with your practice assessor and supervisor.

This CPD module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials.

You will also have opportunities to engage in enhanced collaborative learning and knowledge exchange with Specialist Community Public Health Nursing students, via the provision of shared learning experiences.

In addition, you will undertake 50 practice days in your chosen area of widening practice.

The programme is assessed via two elements: a practice-based reflective portfolio and a practice-based essay. The portfolio must be passed to complete the full CPD and achieve the widening practice element.

Students must be registered on the NMC register as a health visitor or school nurse. They must evidence current registration and NMC revalidation with no restrictions on practice.

The programme will be delivered through a combination of lectures and tutorials. Students will also have opportunities to engage in enhanced collaborative learning and knowledge exchange with Specialist Community Public Health Nursing students, via the provision of shared learning experiences.

In addition, students will undertake 50 practice days in the chosen area of widening practice.

• Alternative qualifications considered

  Students must be registered on the NMC register as a health visitor or school nurse. They must evidence current registration and NMC revalidation with no restrictions on practice.

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form. You will need to provide details of your qualifications and current employment.

The programme is assessed via two elements: a practice-based reflective portfolio and a practice-based essay. The portfolio must be passed to complete the full CPD and achieve the widening practice element.