CNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career In General Practice - Level 6
- Course type
- Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Course qualification
Course summary
What is the fee?
For all course options, see fees and funding
Where will I study?
Frederick Road campus
What is the UCAS code?
-
When do I start?
January 2027
How long will I study?
One semester
Overview
Funded by NHS England, this module is available to Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates, living and/or working in the northwest of England who are considering a career in General Practice Nursing. This module provides the opportunity to gain a better understanding of working in Primary Care/General Practice and the skills and knowledge required in the General Practice Nursing role. It aims to support movement into this sector.
Please note: This module is also available as a non-credit-bearing option. This is open to both Registered Nurses/Nursing Associates and also to Student Nurses and Trainee Nursing Associates in 2nd and 3rd year. Should you wish to apply for the non-credit bearing option please visit Discover General Practice Nursing.
How you'll learn
Future careers
With an aim to increase employability within the primary care sector, completion of this module will provide you with the opportunity to gain a better understanding of working in General Practice and an introduction to the skills and knowledge required of a General Practice Nurse.
Modules
The module content is informed by the Primary Care Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework and will include:
- An introduction to Primary Care including how it fits into the wider system.
- Operating within a Primary Care environment.
- Communication skills.
- Quality, diversity and inclusion, in terms of population health management.
- Overview of immunisations used in primary care and legal aspects including patient-specific directions and patient group directions.
- Overview of long-term conditions.
- Overview/introduction to sexual health/contraception.
- Dementia care in the community.
- Introduction to learning disability health checks.
- Developing your career in Primary Care/General Practice and supporting the application to employment process.
Entry requirements
Registered nurses or Nursing associates currently registered with the NMC and living and/or working in the Northwest of England.
Please note that this module is not available to those outside of the Northwest of England.
Entry requirements
Previous experience
This module is open to both Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Trainee Nursing Associates in 2nd and 3rd year.
Fees and funding
Fully funded by NHS England for those meeting the entry requirements.
2026/27
| Type of study | Fees |
|---|---|
| Part-time | Fully funded by NHS England for those meeting the entry requirements |
2027/28
| Type of study | Fees |
|---|---|
| Part-time | Fully funded by NHS England for those meeting the entry requirements |
Additional costs
You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
How to apply
Please complete an application form found under the single modules tab on the How To Apply page.
Please see our programme enrolment dates below.
For further information, please contact the module lead on: L.K.kong@salford.ac.uk
Enrolment dates
Student information
Terms and conditionsUCAS information
Course ID -
Institution S03