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  PGDip Advanced Clinical Practice


University of York    Department of Health Sciences

Part time September PGDip 2 years part-time Award winner
Medicine (26) Nursing & Health (27)

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The PGDip Advanced Clinical Practice programme is designed to prepare healthcare professionals for the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner in primary or secondary care. Through a combination of theory, research, and practical experience, you will develop the necessary skills to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with undifferentiated problems, including medication prescription or administration. The course focuses on building professional skills such as risk management, resilience, and leadership. With a strong emphasis on reflective practice and critical thinking, you will graduate as a competent and informed practitioner, ready to excel in various healthcare settings. Entry requirements include an undergraduate degree or evidence of recent level six modules, current registration with relevant healthcare councils, and at least two years of clinical experience.

About the course

Prepare for the role of Advanced Clinical Practitioner in primary or secondary care

This course will enable you to develop competency in advanced clinical practice while working in your existing healthcare setting.

Through the integration of research and theory with practice, you’ll build your knowledge and skills so you can safely assess, diagnose and treat or refer patients presenting with undifferentiated problems. This will include the prescription or administration of medication according to the rules governing your particular profession.

You'll gain professional skills including risk management, resilience and leadership in order to progress your journey towards advanced practice.

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Entry Requirements

You should hold an undergraduate degree (exception may be given if you have evidence of recent successfully completed modules at level six).

This course is open to healthcare professionals who have current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Health Care Professions Council, or the General Pharmaceutical Council and have at least two years relevant clinical experience.

You need to be able to attend university one day per week during term time and should have the full support of your workplace management.

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