Clinical Community Nursing, PGCert at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A part-time PGCert at Preston Campus combining Non-medical Prescribing (NMP) and Advanced Clinical Examination (ACE) to develop clinical examination skills alongside prescribing qualification. It develops autonomous practice, critical thinking and evidence-based practice for community nurses working across primary care, social care, hospices, prisons and other community settings.

Faculty: School of Nursing and Midwifery | Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two modules: Non-Medical Prescribing (Level 7; 13 taught days, 13 directed study days and 90 clinical hours) and Advanced Clinical Examination Skills for Community Practitioners (8 taught days). Learning uses live lectures, seminars, practical clinical skills work and directed study.

Career pathways

Supports community nurses to deliver safe, responsive care across health and care settings and to work independently within defined parameters, including diagnosing and prescribing in line with agreed plans.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Registered with the NMC (Level 1 Registered Nurse) with at least one year of post-registration experience and one year practising in the intended community clinical area immediately before applying; approval by the Trust Non-Medical Prescribing Lead and Clinical Manager; pass the pre-course numeracy test; current Enhanced DBS (within 3 years); an identified Practice Supervisor and Practice Assessor (NMC); evidence of ability to study at level 7; competence with internet, email and word processing. Open to community, acute, health and social care staff. Enhanced DBS check required.

Intake: September 2026, January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 1 year part-time

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