SCPHN: 0-19 Orientation Short Course (Health Visitors and School Nurses)
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026, January 2027
- End date: September 2027, January 2028
- Module leader: Dr Patricia Day
- Level:
- Credits:
Introduction
This short course offers the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and application of skills in the alternative field of SCPHN practice (0-5yrs or 5-19yrs), against the 6 Spheres of influence (NMC, 2022).
These will be evidenced through critical reflections, discussions, testimonies and observations.
Who is this course/module for?
Specialist Community Public Health nurses
What you’ll learn
The application of the SCPHN proficiencies to the alternative field of practice
Skills you’ll gain
Health Visiting or School Nursing knowledge and skills
How you’ll learn
Workplace learning
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £500 EU / International students: N/A - not open to International/EU |
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Entry requirements
SCPHN registration
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Distance learning (fully online, independent study). Delivered entirely online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with no live sessions. Students study independently using guided materials and activities, with online academic support available to help them stay on track.
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Provisional timetable
None
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Assessed Placement
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Dr Patricia Day - p.day@shu.ac.uk