PGDip Public Health Practice SCPHN Health Visiting at University of Surrey

On this course, you’ll gain the assessment and leadership skills to deliver person-centred care that empowers parents and carers. Learn from experienced professionals who are experts in their respective fields and who will ensure that you receive high-quality education and mentorship.

Department: School of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course has been designed to provide practitioners, who are NMC-registered nurses or midwives, with the public health skills required to be a specialist community public health nurse (health visiting). The curriculum is structured to sequence theory and practice at increasing levels of complexity. You will begin with broad-based knowledge and skill acquisition then progress to learning activities with an increasingly specific focus. Core modules include Introduction to Public Health, Advanced Assessment and Communication Skills in Public Health Nursing Practice, Effective Leadership in Professional Practice, Safeguarding in Healthcare, Leading Service Development in Public Health Nursing, Early Intervention: Promoting Mental Health and Maximising Outcomes for Children and Families, Developing Autonomous Practice in Scphn (health Visiting).

Career pathways

On completion of the course, you will gain the NMC recordable qualification of Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). You will also be eligible to apply to our Specialist Practice Nursing (Top Up) MSc programme for up to five years after graduating.

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