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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Huddersfield
Part Time
SEP-25
1 year
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University of Huddersfield
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University of Huddersfield
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Postgraduate Certificate
University of Huddersfield
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SEP-25
1 year
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This course is aimed at healthcare professionals working in a setting where patients present with minor illness and/or minor injuries. It provides the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose and treat minor illness and injury whilst recognising limitations of practice and the need for referral as appropriate.
* Specific cross-cutting themes such history taking, clinical decision making and examination skills will be integrated throughout the course elements.
* You will have opportunity to study with colleagues from other disciplines and specialties and engage in simulation-based learning activities to develop team work and critical understanding.
* The course content is informed by evidence-based guidelines and research and aims to encourage clinical and professional development.
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * You must be a registered Health Care Practitioner, working in a Health and Social Care setting where patients with minor illness are present. * You must be registered with a relevant statutory body such as the NMC or HCPC if you would like to undertake modules linked to UK professional body recognition. * Have a good honours degree, or equivalent professional qualification appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed. * Have access to a clinical educator and be able to negotiate access to a placement equivalent to 3 weeks or 105 hours for each module to support application of theory to practice and assess competence.
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