PGCert Enhanced Clinical Practitioner at University of Bradford

This programme is designed to support experienced healthcare practitioners develop skills in complex reasoning, critical thinking, and analysis. These skills will benefit nurses, radiographers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitian speech therapists. You will develop a strong foundation around the four pillars of advanced clinical practice, which includes clinical practice, leadership, education, and research.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care  |  Department: School of Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership  |  Duration: 1 year part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (optional): Leadership for Advanced Practitioners, Trauma Informed Maternity Care, Enhanced Maternal Care, Minor Illness and Minor Injury, Applied Pathophysiology and Pharmacology in Acute and Long Term Conditions for Advanced Practitioners, Prescribing for Healthcare Professionals (Level 7), Advanced Physical Assessment and Clinical Decision Making Skills (Level 7).

Career pathways

On completion of the Postgraduate Certificate (PGC), you may want to leave your studies with the option to return at a later stage. You will be able to import the PGC towards learning the Postgraduate Diploma or MSc Specialist Healthcare Practitioner through RPEL process, or progress to these awards immediately after completing the PGC.

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