PGCert Multidisciplinary Healthcare Simulation
University of Birmingham
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Course overviewSimulation is becoming increasingly prevalent as a tool for teaching and learning in healthcare because it provides a safe environment in which you can develop clinical skills and non-technical skills via guided debriefing.Course structureThis course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. Theres also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. While the exact content may change, heres what you can expect to study each term.Course highlightsSimulation training is ...Read more

Course overview
Simulation is becoming increasingly prevalent as a tool for teaching and learning in healthcare because it provides a safe environment in which you can develop clinical skills and non-technical skills via guided debriefing.
Course structure
This course will run over 12 months in a full-time-mode. There's also scope to undertake the programme on a part-time basis. While the exact content may change, heres what you can expect to study each term.
Course highlights
Simulation training is gaining popularity, and our course provides you with the skills to successfully enter this growing field. Designed for healthcare professionals, the course prepares you to apply your knowledge and skills in the workplace by designing, developing, and facilitating effective simulation training and education.

Develop your understanding of the principles of adult learning.
Explore the evolution and importance of human factors in healthcare practice.
Gain the debriefing skills required to aid learners subsequent reflection and development.
Career opportunities
This programme offers you the opportunity to develop practical skills, techniques and capabilities in simulation-based education in a high fidelity simulation environment. Graduates go on to teach in a variety of healthcare settings.

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44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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13th

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Entry requirements

You should have or expect to obtain a relevant first degree or an equivalent professional qualification is required, ideally in healthcare and allied specialties (including simulation technicians).


 

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£4,133 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£4,133 including £3,633 course fee + £500 bench fee.

£10,963 per year

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£10,963 including £10,463 course fee + £500 bench fee.

£10,963 per year

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham , Birmingham

The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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University of Birmingham
Edgbaston Birmingham Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom
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