Advanced Forensic Practice (Person-Centred Practice) - PgCert
Queen Margaret University - Edinburgh
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JAN-26

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This PgCert in Advanced Forensic Practice supports the development of advanced forensic practitioners who, as registered nurses and midwives, and paramedics, are working in areas such as Custody and Sexual Assault Referral Centres. The course aims to enable practitioners working in a variety of forensic nursing contexts to advance deep and critical understandings of different sources of knowledge including research evidence that contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, ...Read more

This PgCert in Advanced Forensic Practice supports the development of advanced forensic practitioners who, as registered nurses and midwives, and paramedics, are working in areas such as Custody and Sexual Assault Referral Centres. The course aims to enable practitioners working in a variety of forensic nursing contexts to advance deep and critical understandings of different sources of knowledge including research evidence that contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, communities and populations, in ways that are consistent with trauma-informed and person-centred practice.

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49/279
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114th

Modules

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Entry requirements

To apply, you will be a registered nurse or midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or a registered paramedic. Standard entry is normally a degree, and you will need access to a relevant practice learning and work environment, written support from your line manager and access to a preceptor.

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£3,435 per year

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Accommodation (Standard Room) - £145 per week

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Queen Margaret University - Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive Musselburgh Edinburgh EH21 6UU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Musselburgh  0.1 miles away
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