This Postgraduate Certificate is designed to prepare you for a career as a practice assessor in accordance with the standards published by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
It is aimed at nurses who hold Specialist Practitioner Qualifications (SPQ) and Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) qualifications, who fulfil NMC requirements and have normally completed a mentor programme to extend their role to assess and sign off practice students.
The PGCert programme can be the first step towards a Postgraduate Diploma or an MSc in Health Studies.
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About this course
This part-time, one-year programme offers a combination of campus and work-based learning so that it can be fully incorporated alongside your current career.
The two theory modules are based around themed study days covering the eight domains within the NMC. The practice-based module involves being placed with an experienced Practice Assessor who is responsible for supervising your progress and assessing your achievement of the practice learning outcomes.
Learning methods include workshops, discussions, group work and lead lectures – enabling you to play an active part in your learning. Plus, you’ll be supported by our virtual learning environment to help you study in your own time and maximise your potential throughout the course.
As our PGCert is designed to meet NMC’s standards, there are no optional modules at this stage of the programme.
However, your tutors will be able to discuss your module options should you wish to register for the additional Postgraduate Diploma or Masters programme.
Module options
For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.
Filters
Practice Teaching in Context
Utilising contemporary leadership and management theory, you will be able to contextualise the role of the practice educator, in healthcare, as a manager of education in a learning organisation.
core
20 credits
Effective Practice Teaching
This module will provide you with the opportunity to explore the knowledge base that supports the facilitation of teaching, learning and assessing in practice in order to validate the role of the practice teacher / educator in healthcare.
core
30 credits
Specialist Practice Teaching
Explore key principles of teaching and develop skills in critical analysis and critical thinking. In this practice-based module, you will apply theory to practice through a range of activities in a variety of situations that reflect the practice assessors’ role.
core
30 credits
Our academics
You’ll be taught by expert staff in some of the UK’s finest health facilities following our £28 million investment.
Our academics work closely with local partners to train the health-care professionals of the future, as well to conduct research that is at the forefront of its field and benefits the wellbeing of our local community and beyond.
Lisa Jennison
Senior Lecturer in Advanced Practice
Lisa began her career as a nurse before completing midwifery and health visitor training. With an MSc in Health Studies and over 30 years' experience, she specialises in leadership and education, holding a number of roles outside of the University.
Elaine Skinn
Programme Director/Module Leader
Elaine is programme director for our PGCert Practice Educator course. She has 38 years of nursing experience within endoscopy, gastroenterology and surgery. She is also a trained colonoscopist and continues to teach and empower others in practice.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.
If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.
In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.
Typical offer
2:2 in a relevant subject area
A 2:2 Bachelor Honours degree (or international equivalent) in nursing, midwifery or another relevant discipline, plus appropriate experience in a professional environment.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Scholarships
We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons, including academic achievement and/or to help those who have lower incomes.
Scholarships and bursaries are separate from student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.
See more Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.
To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.
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Future Prospects
This programme is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). On successful completion, you can be annotated onto the Practice Assessor register for your employing organisation.
Completing this programme of study often leads to students engaging in further study at Masters level, developing their skills and knowledge in research leadership and education, and consequently, career pathways in education or management.
Take your career to the next level
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We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.
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