PG Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting or School Nursing) at Anglia Ruskin University

Take your nursing or midwifery qualification a step further, by specialising in the health and wellbeing of children and families. With this course you can choose to follow one of two pathways: School Nursing or Health Visiting. As a specialist community public health nurse (SCPHN), you’ll focus on preventing ill-health, improving wellbeing, and reducing health inequalities.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop your skills and knowledge to become a well-rounded public health specialist – and take your career to the next level. You’ll spend 50% of your time in practice, supported by a team of practitioners to ensure you meet the NMC proficiencies (2022) for Specialist Community Public Health Nurses. Year 1: Foundations of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, Developing Expertise in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, Health Visiting Practice (Health Visiting Pathway), School Nursing Practice (School Nursing Pathway), Leading a Public Health Initiative.

Career pathways

Graduate qualified to work as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN), in health visiting or school nursing. You’ll be ready to work in the community, promoting the health of children and families, or as a school nurse.

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