Course Overview

If you are seeking to advance your knowledge and skills in the areas of Health and Social practice through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) or as part of Continuous Workforce Development (CWD) this programme, delivered at Northumbria University, is an opportunity to study a bespoke and newly developed curriculum specifically for those working in health or social practice.

This award is designed for students who want to coherently evidence their CPD in an award who may have previously studied single modules, do not yet wish to study at level 7 or haven’t studied for some time and want to engage in study before considering their options. The programme reflects contemporary health and social practice, and you will learn alongside other practitioners from a variety of professional backgrounds. This level 6 programme will enable you to develop your knowledge of health and social practice and explore the impact of this within your organisation, team and as an individual situated in practice. It will enable you to enhance your practice at the same time as gaining a cohesive award. On completion you will be awarded a Graduate Certificate Health and Social Practice.

The award framework has been created to provide a cohesive student choice driven pathway of awards aligned with career progression in Health & Social practice. This will support Increased demand in health and social practice for more complex decision making, resulting in the requirement of an advancing level of practice within the workforce and the level of care provided to patients or clients.

Your career

This programme is designed to support the development of workforce roles and will equip you to enhance both academic and clinical practice knowledge and skills.

You can then make the most of opportunities that such roles will bring. You will be encouraged to work to the vision of the organisation that is your employer.

This award works alongside the organisational structure of NHS acute and primary care services giving you the confidence to progress in your career and either consolidate your role, move into more senior positions or study further as your career aspirations direct.