AdvDip(CPD) Professional Nurse Advocate
University of Greater ManchesterUniversity of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
The University of Greater Manchester’s Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) short course is designed to equip nurses with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to effectively advocate for patients and families in a variety of healthcare settings. This comprehensive course focuses on the principles and practices of compassionate leadership, clinical governance, and ethical decision-making, as well as strategies to promote staff wellbeing and resilience.
Key highlights
- Develops skills to advocate for patients and families across healthcare settings
- Covers principles and practice of compassionate leadership
- Explores clinical governance and ethical decision-making
- Teaches strategies to promote staff wellbeing and resilience
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: professional_registration — You must hold an active NMC registration
Scholarships
Bursaries for Further Education (FE) Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Programmes
For Computing, Mathematics, Science, Engineering - £31,000; Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - £15,000; English - £10,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Professional Nurse Advocate
- Registered Nurse
- Ward Sister or Charge Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Lead
- Nurse Educator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £900 | International: £900
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 Greater Manchester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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