This module is for qualified healthcare practitioners who are new to working in general practice (or within six months of starting in this area) who would like to develop their knowledge of general practice nursing.

To undertake the module, you will need to be employed in general practice nursing and have the support of your employer.

The module aims to provide the skills, knowledge and attitudes required for current competent practice. As well as developing your fundamental clinical skills, the module will give you an understanding of the unique challenges of working in primary care.

An example of topics covered: Asthma and COPD, hypertension, CVD, AF and anticoagulation, Diabetes management, contraception and sexual health, travel health, cervical cytology and more.

Upon successful completion of this module as a standalone entity, credit gained could be utilised as part of the BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care for level 6 and the PgDiP Enhanced Professional Practice for level 7.

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This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

P12592-(DoH-FUNDED)-P13206-(HEFCE): BSc Hons Professional Practice in Health and Social Care