Transfer of Field of Practice by Portfolio (Health Visiting/School Nursing)

Credits: 30 credits at Level 7

Why study this subject?

The community setting is an exciting and dynamic environment which has been highlighted in health policy as an area of further development for improving the health of individuals and communities.

This course is aimed at qualified Specialist Community Public Health Nurses, health visitors and school nurses who wish to transfer and change their field of practice.

What will I study?

This course covers everything you need to know about the NMC proficiency standards of Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (health visiting or school nursing).

We'll focus on areas such as:

• search for health needs
• stimulation of awareness of health needs
• influence on policies affecting health
• facilitation of health-enhancing activities.

This course is designed to facilitate progression in your chosen career within Specialist Community Practice. 

BNU is a leading provider in continuing professional development (CPD) training.

How will I be taught and assessed?

This course is mostly practice-based with some access to taught sessions from the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing programme, according to your learning needs.

You'll be required to undertake 10 weeks of practice, supervised by an appropriately qualified practice teacher and supported by a link tutor from BNU.

You'll need to show evidence of your ability to transfer competencies to the new area of practice by providing a completed portfolio.

You'll be assessed by E portfolio and will need to demonstrate your competence in the alternative field of practice.

As students will already have at least a level 6 qualification, this short course will be taught at Level 7 and acquire 30 credits.