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Integrated Care Studies, BSc (Hons)

Integrated care studies is a multidisciplinary course which will appeal to anyone currently work in a health and social care capacity looking to top-up your existing qualifications to degree level.

Carbon Reduction Planning with a Healthcare Perspective, Non-accredited CPD

This one-day course is designed for healthcare professionals looking to reduce carbon emissions within their organisations. Focusing on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable operations, the course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to develop tailored Carbon Reduction Plans that enhance sustainability without compromising quality of care.

Care of the Neonate in High Dependency and Special Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

You progress towards achieving the neonatal nurse qualification in speciality (QIS) status within the neonatal special and high dependency care setting.

Care of the Neonate in High Dependency and Special Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

You progress towards achieving the neonatal nurse qualification in speciality (QIS) status within the neonatal special and high dependency care setting.

Care of the Neonate in Intensive Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

You progress towards achieving the neonatal nurse qualification in speciality (QIS) status within the neonatal special and high dependency care setting. 

Care of the Neonate in Intensive Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

You progress towards achieving the neonatal nurse qualification in speciality (QIS) status within the neonatal special and high dependency care setting. 

End of Life Care (Level 7), University Certificate in Postgraduate Continuing Education

In alignment with palliative/end of life care philosophy, this module aims prepares experienced healthcare practitioners with principles and practical skills relating to impeccable holistic assessment and striving for excellence in palliative and end-of-life care for patients and their families.

Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner), MSc

Advanced clinical practice is a rapidly expanding role across all areas of healthcare. This multi-professional course is for those working in a critical care role and is developed around a national framework and the four capabilities of advanced clinical practice – clinical, research, education, and leadership.

Advanced Clinical Practice (Advanced Primary Care Practitioner), MSc

Advanced clinical practice is a rapidly expanding role across all areas of healthcare. This multi-professional course is for those working in a primary care role and is developed around a national framework and the four capabilities of advanced clinical practice – clinical, research, education, and leadership.

Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship (Advanced Critical Care Practitioner), MSc

Advanced clinical practice is a rapidly expanding role across all areas of healthcare. This multi-professional apprenticeship is for those working in a critical care role and is developed around a national framework and the four capabilities of advanced clinical practice – clinical, research, education, and leadership.

Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship (Advanced Primary Care Practitioner), MSc

Advanced clinical practice is a rapidly expanding role across all areas of healthcare. This multi-professional apprenticeship is for those working in a primary care role and is developed around a national framework and the four capabilities of advanced clinical practice – clinical, research, education, and leadership.

Health and Social Care (Top-up), BSc (Hons)

This course provides you with the unique opportunity to engage with and learn about the wider concepts and developments within the health and social care sector, particularly in light of recent legislative and social policy developments.

Mental Health Emergency and Unscheduled Care Practice, University Certificate in Professional Development

This module is aimed at health care professionals who do not normally work with people who have a mental health issue but present to them in an emergency or unscheduled care practice setting.

Cancer Care, PgCert

This course aims to develop knowledgeable and capable practitioners in cancer, its treatments and the care of people affected by it.

CNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice, Non-accredited CPD

This is a pre-employment module for registered and student nurses, trainee nursing associates and registered nursing associates who wish to explore a career in general practice. Choose from a level 6, level 7 or a non-accredited route.

Healthcare Management, BSc (Hons)

The apprentice develops a global mindset with the application of theoretical approaches to professional management issues for effective health care, particularly in relation to their own role.

Global Leadership and Management in Healthcare (Online), MSc

This course is distinctive in its field, focusing on developing the global mindset – a leadership and management concept applicable across global health systems. Aligned with the World Health Organization’s emphasis on ‘using a global mindset for local issues,’ the course equips you with skills in adaptability, critical thinking, creativity and confidence to work within complex, interconnected and global influenced healthcare environments.

Global Leadership and Management in Healthcare (Senior Leader Apprenticeship), MSc

This apprenticeship focuses on developing the global mindset – a leadership and management concept applicable across global health systems. Aligned with the World Health Organization’s emphasis on ‘using a global mindset for local issues,’ the course equips apprentices with skills in adaptability, critical thinking, creativity and confidence to work within complex, interconnected and global influenced healthcare environments.

End-of-Life Care (Level 6), University Certificate in Professional Development

In alignment with palliative/end-of-life care philosophy, this module prepares healthcare professionals to carry out holistic assessment, planning and implementation of palliative and transition through end-of-life care, for patients in the last phase of life and their families.

Practical Palliative Care for Doctors in Training, University Certificate in Professional Development

Palliative care is specified as a training need in some speciality curricula and has been incorporated into the National Service Frameworks for some chronic medical conditions. If you are a doctor in specialist training, this award provides you with the knowledge and skills to care for patients with advanced and incurable medical conditions.

Enhancing Step 2 Competency in Adult Critical Care, University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development

This level 7 module is for adult nurses currently working in critical care.

Step 2 Competency in Adult Critical Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

This level 6 module is for adult nurses currently working in critical care.

Health and Social Care, Cert HE

The CERT HE course is ideal if you are seeking a career working in health and social care, and looking to develop your skills in a hands-on way.

Global Leadership and Management in Healthcare, MSc

This course is distinctive in its field, focusing on developing the global mindset – a leadership and management concept applicable across global health systems. Aligned with the World Health Organization’s emphasis on ‘using a global mindset for local issues,’ the course equips you with skills in adaptability, critical thinking, creativity and confidence to work within complex, interconnected and global influenced healthcare environments.

Step 3 Competency in Adult Critical Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

This level 6 module is for adult critical care nurses and those who have successfully completed step 1 and step 2.

Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) - Enhancing Practice in Cancer Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

This award is for healthcare professionals who administer systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) for patients with cancer. On completion, you reach the required national standard for cancer quality measures (Department of Health, 2011).

Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment (SACT) - Enhancing Practice in Cancer Care, University Certificate in Professional Development

This award is for healthcare professionals who administer systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT) for patients with cancer. On completion, you reach the required national standard for cancer quality measures (Department of Health, 2011).

Enhancing Step 3 Competency in Adult Critical Care, University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development

This module is for adult critical care nurses currently working within the critical care environment. It addresses the guidelines for critical care nursing as described by the Critical Care Nurse Education Review Forum, incorporating the Critical Care National Competency Framework Step 3.

Structured Clinical Care for Individuals with Personality Difficulties and Disorders, University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development

Personality disorder is present in over 4% of the UK population, with borderline personality disorder being present in just under 1% of the population, and is the most common personality disorder seen in clinical practice.

Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer Care and other Long-Term Conditions, University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development

Designed in recognition of a growing need for accredited education throughout cancer networks, including the Northern Cancer Alliance and Higher Education England.

An Introduction to Supportive Care for People with Cancer and Other Long Term Conditions, University Certificate in Continuing Education

This module is specifically for staff working in a supportive role with patients who have cancer and other long-term conditions to gain a certificate level (Level 4).

Dementia Care, Masterclass

This masterclass is aimed at healthcare workers engaging with dementia patients. It is highly relevant to any clinical environment from community working to nursing homes and hospital wards.

Principles of Integrated Practice in Cancer Care, University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development

Designed in recognition of the growing need for accredited education throughout cancer networks, including the Northern Cancer Alliance and Higher Education England.

Operating Department Practice Studies, BSc (Hons)

As an operating department practitioner (ODP) you are a specialist and vital part of the multidisciplinary perioperative theatre team, providing a high standard of patient-centred care during anaesthesia, surgery, and post anaesthetic care (recovery).

Paramedic Practice, BSc (Hons)

Gain the skills, knowledge and experience to register as a paramedic with the Health and Care Professions Council. Make a real difference to people’s lives when they are most in need.

Health, Wellbeing and Social Support, FdSc

This foundation degree course is ideal if you are seeking a career working in health and social care, and want to learn in a practical way. The philosophy of the course is to produce graduates who have developed a comprehensive knowledge of care, the care sector, and concepts surrounding health and wellbeing.

Advanced Clinical Practice, MSc

Advanced clinical practice is a rapidly expanding role across all areas in healthcare. This multi-professional course is developed around a national framework and the four capabilities of advanced clinical practice – clinical, research, education and leadership.

Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship, MSc

Advanced clinical practice is a rapidly expanding role across all areas in healthcare. This multi-professional apprenticeship is developed around a national framework and the four capabilities of advanced clinical practice – clinical, research, education and leadership.

Human Factors and Patient Safety, MSc

Advance your understanding of human factors in a healthcare context and enhance patient safety.

Professional Nursing Practice, BSc (Hons)

The one-year full-time BSc (Hons) Professional Nursing Practice has been developed specifically for international students currently working, or seeking to work, in health care. It enables you to develop a career in healthcare through enhancing your knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes required to lead and manage professional nursing practice.

Health Sciences (with Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

This course provides a broad understanding of the physiology of the body’s major systems as well as human health and disease. You study the cause, diagnosis and treatment of human disease from a multidisciplinary and evidence-based perspective, which will help you with a career in a variety of healthcare and life science settings.

Nursing Studies (Child) Pre-registration, MSc

Children’s nursing involves the care of premature babies, infants, children, young people and their families. As a children’s nurse you are an important member of a multi-professional team, working in partnership with parents and carers, healthy children and those experiencing acute and long-term physical and mental illness and/or disabilities.

Nursing Studies (Mental Health) Pre-registration, MSc

Mental health nursing involves the care of people experiencing mental health problems and their families. As a mental health nurse you become an important member of a multi-professional team working in partnership with adults and children experiencing mental health problems, and their families and carers with a range of complex needs.

Advancing Non-medical Prescribing, University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development

Independent and supplementary prescribing is an integrated feature of health service delivery, with some health specific professionals qualified to prescribe across a range of healthcare settings. Advancing roles within both nursing and allied health professions has provided a greater access to medicines.

Diagnostic Radiography, BSc (Hons)

Diagnostic radiography is key to an accurate diagnosis in the modern healthcare setting and one of the fastest developing technical areas of the health sector.

Learning from Patient Safety Events, University Certificate in Professional Development

The NHS recently rolled out the Patient Safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) as a tool for understanding and learning from patient safety incidents. This course explores the strategies and techniques available to healthcare staff to effectively learn from patient safety events in line with PSIRF.

Medical Ultrasound, PgCert

Whether you’re working in diagnostic radiology, midwifery or are a clinician directly seeing patients, this course gives you the very best ultrasound education, skills and training, from the principles and practice of ultrasound to undertaking cutting edge research delivered by internationally respected experts in point-of-care (PoCUS) practice and education at our state-of-the-art ultrasound simulation centre at our Darlington campus.

Medical Ultrasound, PgDip

Whether you’re working in diagnostic radiology, midwifery or are a clinician directly seeing patients, this course gives you the very best ultrasound education, skills and training, from the principles and practice of ultrasound to undertaking cutting edge research delivered by internationally respected experts in point-of-care (PoCUS) practice and education at our state-of-the-art ultrasound simulation centre at our Darlington campus.

Medical Ultrasound, MSc

Whether you’re working in diagnostic radiology, midwifery or are a clinician directly seeing patients, this course gives you the very best ultrasound education, skills and training, from the principles and practice of ultrasound to undertaking cutting edge research delivered by internationally respected experts in point-of-care (PoCUS) practice and education at our state-of-the-art ultrasound simulation centre at our Darlington campus.

Nursing Studies (Adult) Pre-registration, MSc

As an adult nurse you are an important member of a multi-professional team, working in partnership with families and carers of those experiencing acute and long-term physical illness and/or disabilities.