Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) PgDip

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in early intervention and prevention of ill health.<br/><br/><br/>- Work in diverse communities impacted by health inequalities.<br/><br/><br/>- Lead and coordinate public health practice through collaborative approaches.<br/><br/><br/>- Target the needs of families and their communities with evidence-based solutions.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a professional award as a specialist practitioner of school nursing.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll develop advanced communication skills and a strong foundation in parenting and child development to empower children, young people and their families to improve their health and wellbeing. Graduating as a reflective and competent practitioner, you’ll be ready to apply for the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Specialist Community Public Health Nursing register. <br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>The course combines 50% theoretical knowledge and 50% hands-on practical experience, preparing you for professional practice.<br/><br/>You’ll benefit from an entirely practice-based course. Engaging with other health professionals, you’ll tackle contemporary public health challenges and innovate preventative approaches. All assessments are based in practice and include an audio commentary, teaching resources and OSCEs. You’ll learn from expert lecturers and experienced practitioners who deliver engaging seminars, workshops and practical sessions. <br/><br/>You learn through:<br/><br/><br/>- lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials<br/><br/><br/>- practical sessions and assessments<br/><br/><br/>- poster presentations<br/><br/><br/>- independent learning and group work<br/><br/><br/>- simulated role plays<br/><br/><br/>- case studies and client stories<br/><br/><br/>- conducting real consultations under exam conditions<br/><br/><br/>- written coursework<br/><br/><br/>- reflective portfolios<br/><br/><br/>**Key themes**<br/><br/>The course offers an engaging and comprehensive exploration of key topics, starting with attachment, parenting and the intricacies of child and adolescent development. You’ll gain valuable insights into therapeutic approaches – such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy – alongside health promotion, prevention and reducing health inequalities.<br/><br/>You’ll round off your learning with an in-depth community development project, enabling you to contribute to the advancement of practice and make a meaningful impact in your field.<br/><br/>**Course support**<br/><br/>You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate-level employment through a number of key areas. These include:<br/><br/><br/>- access to our student support triangle, with personal, academic and career guidance<br/><br/><br/>- access to the Skills Centre for one-to-one support, webinars and online resources<br/><br/><br/>- tailored support from your course leaders, academic advisers and employability experts<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>**Work Placements**<br/><br/>You’ll be supervised in practice by experienced practice assessors and supervisors. Placements will be in your employing trusts, while alternative learning experiences enable you to observe a variety of placements in different settings. <br/><br/>**Live Projects**<br/><br/>You’ll complete a community development project addressing the specific environmental health needs of a population. This project will integrate public health theory with practical application, enhancing your ability to drive change in community health.<br/><br/>**Networking Opportunities**<br/><br/>Through strong links with healthcare organisations, you’ll connect with professionals in public health nursing and attend guest lectures from leading experts.