Tissue Viability and Leg Ulcer Management PgCert (Distance Learning)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is aimed at health or social care professionals who would like to gain or enhance their knowledge of tissue viability and wound management. It offers you the opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex body of knowledge in relation to tissue viability and leg ulcer management. This level of knowledge and skills will help reduce unwarranted variations in clinical practice, resulting in clinical effectiveness and improved patient experience.
Key highlights
- Designed for practising health and social care professionals
- Builds in-depth knowledge of tissue viability and wound management
- Specialist focus on leg ulcer management
- Aims to reduce unwarranted variations in clinical practice
- Supports clinical effectiveness and improved patient experience
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: to be a registered health or social care professional with a minimum of 12 months post registration experience. to be registered with an appropriate governing body. to be currently working in a healthcare environment in which you are caring for clients with tissue viability/wound conditions. to have an Honours degree or evidence of degree level study. to be able to identify a suitable mentor in clinical practice who will support you throughout the duration of the course. Part of the assessment for this course is the completion of an on-line practice-based portfolio, this portfolio is assessed by your mentor. Therefore, the mentor must be a recognised expert/specialist in the field of tissue viability and leg ulcer management.
In order to successfully study this distance learning course, you must also have: access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. the ability to access and use online study guidance and support. appropriate video and audio devices so that you can participate in webinar tutorials.
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist
- Leg Ulcer Specialist Nurse
- Wound Care Practitioner
- District Nurse
- Community Staff Nurse
- Podiatrist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £660 | International: £19,800
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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