PgCert Professional and Higher Education

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PgCert Professional and Higher Education

Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
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This course is for people who work as educators in their current job, including nurses and midwives, allied health professionals, social workers, doctors, lecturers in higher, further and community education, librarians and police trainers. It is a dynamic, interactive and work-related course which has been designed in response to the continuing professional development needs of professionals with an educational role. By the end of the course you will be able to teach in a broad range of professional contexts in the sound knowledge that your practice is based on solid conceptual principles.

The course will entitle you to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (nurses and midwives) for te…

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This course is for people who work as educators in their current job, including nurses and midwives, allied health professionals, social workers, doctors, lecturers in higher, further and community education, librarians and police trainers. It is a dynamic, interactive and work-related course which has been designed in response to the continuing professional development needs of professionals with an educational role. By the end of the course you will be able to teach in a broad range of professional contexts in the sound knowledge that your practice is based on solid conceptual principles.

The course will entitle you to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (nurses and midwives) for teacher status and and the Higher Education Academy for fellowship status. It will also develop your understanding and skills of facilitation and teaching. You will become confident in developing courses and in working with technology to enhance learning. The course will provide you with a solid footing to maintain your principles of education in what can often be a challenging environment.



EXIT AWARDS: PgCert (60 credits)
Delivery: At QMU and some online learning
Single Modules: Register as an associate student to study some single modules in areas of interest

Duration: PgCert - Part-time: 1 - 2 years (studying 1 or 2 module(s) per semester respectively)
Start date: September
Application deadline: The deadline for all overseas applicants who require a visa to study in the UK should apply no later than the 30th June 2013.
Teaching, learning and assessment: You will learn through group discussions (face-to-face and online), teaching practice, reading, challenge and debate, collaborative case analysis, independent study, presentations and research. Emphasis is placed on building on and developing your own personal and professional experience. Assessments may include personal reflective critiques, e-portfolios, presentations, essays, curriculum documents and literature reviews.
Teaching hours and attendance: Some modules are studied on campus and require you to attend classes. Most of the modules are available through the distance learning route, and use technology to connect you virtually to the classroom.
Links with industry/professional bodies: This PgCert is accredited by the NMC for Teacher status (nurses and midwives only). The Education in Action 1 & 2 modules are accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) for Associate and Full Fellowship respectively. Recognition by other professional bodies may allow you to record a teaching qualification with your profession.

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