Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) – School Nursing

This module explores the impact of inequalities, stigma, poverty and social privilege on health outcomes of populations and individuals. The module fosters deep critical understanding of these complex issues including the policy context in which they sit on a local, national and global scale. The module focuses on the theories and practice that enables individuals and populations to maintain health and wellbeing.

You will engage in interprofessional, collaborative learning, gaining critical appraisal skills to examine complex healthcare scenarios. You will consider the challenges around interprofessional working and the opportunities to improve the health of under-served people. You will develop specialised knowledge tailored to community and public health practice, which will support you to practice in an integrated and inclusive way.

You will gain experience in interpreting and analysing public health data, enabling you to make informed decisions that directly impact the health and wellbeing of individuals and populations. Upon completion of this module, you will have cultivated a specialist knowledge of population health dynamics, enabling you to identify meaningful insights into the lived experiences of others that you can then critically apply to your practice setting.

Throughout this module, you will focus on advancing your skills in research and evidence-based practice within the context of community nursing and change management. Building upon the foundation of Module one, you will gain critical reading, analysis, and writing skills that will enable you to critically reflect on contemporary policies, evidence-based research, and their practical application. By the end of this module, you will have the proficiency to critically reflect on contemporary policy; rigorously evaluate and utilise evidence-based research in your practice; and recognise the significance of evidence in informing decision-making. Finally, you will be able to apply these skills to change management and leadership activities, focusing on delivery of safe, effective and compassionate community health and social care.

This module will prepare you to undertake health assessments, diagnose and manage commonly presenting complaints/conditions within your scope of practice. You will learn how to take a structured history, physical examination and apply this to inform care planning and support. You will develop a deeper understanding of the wider context of people's lives and how this impacts on individual health and wellbeing.

In this module, you will acquire advanced specialist knowledge and skills that will empower you with the confidence and competence to assume leadership roles within a diverse range of community settings. You will be well prepared to fulfil your professional responsibilities as a School Nurse.

Throughout this module, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a contemporary interprofessional learning environment. The module will facilitate peer-to-peer learning, complemented by seminars delivered by experts in the field of community nursing and industry leaders. You will be actively encouraged to employ critical analysis and synthesis skills to evaluate contemporary practices within your chosen specialist professional area.

This module is practice-oriented and application-focused. You will be guided to reflect upon practical examples, applying best practices and incorporating the latest research findings. This reflective approach will be underpinned by professional values of competence, compassion, and kindness, recognising the crucial role these qualities play in providing effective healthcare within the community.

This module will look at the practical elements of independent prescribing, accompanied by the theory module Non-medical Prescribing - Independent Prescribing Theory. 

This module is accredited by the NMC, HCPC and GPhC and upon successful completion of this module and the programme as a whole, you will be able to add an annotation to your professional registration as an independent prescriber

This module will enable you to evaluate and challenge prescribing practice with reference to evidence-based practice, equality and diversity and clinical governance.

This module is accredited by the NMC, HCPC and GPhC and upon successful completion of this module and the programme as a whole, you will be able to add an annotation to your professional registration as an independent prescriber.

The module will support you to take a critical look at the range of ethical, legal and policy concerns and how digital health can be applied within your specialist area.

The ever-increasing use of technology has become a vital factor in the delivery of health and social care, and its integration is particularly pertinent in the context of specialist community nursing practice and community public health nursing practice. This module delves into not only the various technologies in use but, more crucially, how they can be applied to enhance the delivery of care, with a strong emphasis on compassion, prevention, independent living, and self-care within the community nursing domain.

This module will prepare community practitioners to promote, deliver, design, and assess education in practice settings across pre and post registration health and care programmes. The module includes content such as learning theories, development of teaching skills and has an emphasis on integrated care and interprofessional learning.

This module is mapped to Domain 4 of the QNI Voluntary Standards for Practice Teachers (QNI, 2023) and to the Associate Fellowship of HE (Advanced HE, 2023).

This module is designed to equip non-mental health practitioners with comprehensive knowledge and insights into delivering person-centred and personalised care for individuals requiring mental health support. The program aims to bridge the gap in understanding and competence among professionals who may not specialize in mental health but find themselves in roles where such knowledge is essential.

Participants will delve into the principles of person-centred care, emphasizing the importance of tailoring interventions to individual needs, preferences, and circumstances. The curriculum covers key aspects of mental health support, fostering a holistic approach that goes beyond traditional medical perspectives. By the end of the module, participants will have acquired a nuanced understanding of the diverse factors influencing mental health, enabling them to engage with individuals in a manner that respects their autonomy and values.

This module is aimed at registered healthcare professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and competence in contraceptive and sexual health within a community setting.

Topics covered will included:

• Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive system
• History taking
• STI’s-transmission, prevalence, and treatment
• Contraceptive methods and rationale for use
• Contraceptive and sexual health needs in specific client groups
• Legal and ethical issues in practice

On completion of this module the learner will be able to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of safeguarding issues across the life course. The learner will be able to reflect on their practice and the practice of the multi-disciplinary team, mapping this against national and local policies, identifying and critically appraising barriers and drivers to effective safeguarding. This module is designed to enable the learner to have the appropriate skills and knowledge to work at Level 4 of the Intercollegiate Frameworks for Safeguarding.