First Contact Practice PGCert

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Qualification

PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate of Education

Location

Parkwood Campus - Bournemouth

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

1 Year

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Course info

The PGCert First Contact Practice is the taught route to becoming a recognised First Contact Practitioner (FCP). The taught route is underpinned by six main areas:Advancing knowledge and skills of First Contact PracticeUtilising evidence-based practiceEnhancing autonomous professional practiceEnabling collaborative workingDeveloping person-centred practiceFacilitating continuous professional development

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the criteria for their relevant roadmap:

MSK Roadmap – HCPC-registered physiotherapists or GOsC-registered Osteopaths, who have achieved a minimum of 5 years post-qualifying experience (3+ years minimum musculoskeletal experience)

Paramedic Roadmap – HCPC-registered paramedic with 3-5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience

Dietitian Roadmap HCPC-registered dietitian with typically 5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience

Occupational Therapy Roadmap HCPC-registered occupational therapist with typically 5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience

Podiatry Roadmap HCPC-registered podiatrist with typically 5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience

Tuition fees

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£2,730 per year

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Students from Domestic

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