PgCert Advancing Practice in Peripheral Vascular Disease at Birmingham City University

This newly designed course has been developed to meet the needs of interdisciplinary healthcare practitioners working in partnership with people in relation to peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which encompasses both arterial, venous and lymphatic diseases. This 100% online course aims to address the very significant challenges associated with PVD, providing a global perspective, whilst drawing upon existing expert knowledge and experience of working with international partners.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Nursing and Midwifery, Health Professions  |  Duration: 1 year (part time) distance learning  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September 2027, October 2027, January 2028, April 2028  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course has been designed in close collaboration with clinical colleagues and blends theoretical approaches with practicalities of service development and person-centred care approaches. The international dimension and application of culturally appropriate surgical interventions in different environments and resources underpins this course. Through different modules, students will explore their employment situation, recognise the potential for excellence in practice-led care, extend and enhance their employability and extend their career progression. Modules include Assessment and Management of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Principles of Limb Salvage, Evidence into Care for People with Diabetes, Leadership in Peripheral Vascular Disease, MSc Dissertation 40 or, Dissertation -, Wound Healing and Tissue Repair, Debridement and Advanced Wound Care.

Career pathways

The course specifically aims to enable a range of healthcare professionals from across the world to share and reflect on their own experiences and gain a deeper insight into advanced PVD practice and leadership. The programme will enable practitioners working in various aspects of care, with people either at risk of or living with PVD, to develop knowledge and skills in diagnosis and management.

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