Practice Development: Wound Care

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date. The timetable for level 6 modules running in 2013/4 is available on the Practice Development Framework website.

Indicative pathways for completion of the UAD or PgC within the academic year 2013/4, are available from the Practice Development Framework website at http://tiny.cc/healthcpd.

Why study with us?

Are you looking for continuing professional development in wound care management? Come and study modules that are directly related to Wound Care, taught by experts in this field. This award is intended for practitioners involved in the care and management of individuals with wounds and who wish to enhance their practice through the development of their knowledge and skills.

We understand the need for a flexible approach to learning. You may be in work and want to broaden your knowledge and skills and improve your career prospects. You may have taken a break and now want to return to employment. We can provide you with a flexible solution to your study needs. Awards and modules can be taken in bite-size chunks and there are options to study part-time, through distance learning and work-based learning.

What can this course lead to?

Having completed this University Advanced Diploma in Practice Development - Wound Care, you could use this as 60 credits towards a Top-up degree - BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice or BSc (Hons) Practice Development.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 60 credits Selection criteria

Applications should be accompanied by one professional reference.

You may be interviewed by a member of the course team; this interview may be by telephone. During this interview you will be offered advice on the suitability of the award and your module choice within the award dependent on your personal and professional development needs. You will be expected to be able to discuss benefits of studying the award.

Modules

Core choice modules (you need to select one of the modules below)

HLLG6040 Tissue Viability
HLLG6022 Leg Ulcer Management

Optional modules (you will need to select two of the modules below)

HLLG6037 Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
HPHG6030 Pathophysiology and Diseases in Practice
HPHG6036 Medicines: Therapeutics and Pharmacology
NMLB6084 Prescribing for Community Practitioners (V150)
HLLG6018 Evidence Based Practice
HLLG6031-35 Negotiated Learning (The nature of the module content and assessed work will be negotiated and written into a learning contract)

Course summary

This award is intended for practitioners involved in the care and management of individuals with wounds and who wish to enhance their practice through the development of their knowledge and skills.