Nursing (Learning Disability)
UCAS Code: H538
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A-level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A-level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
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About this course
Are you passionate about meeting the needs of people with a learning disability? Are you looking for an interesting and exciting career working to support people’s health, wellbeing and independence? Our Nursing (Learning Disability) BSc(Hons) degree regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) could be a great place for you to take the first steps towards making a huge difference to people’s everyday lives.
* You'll be supported by a team who really understand what it’s like to be a learning disability nurse and will learn through lectures, seminars, group work, simulation and role play.
* You'll practice and develop your skills through a variety of clinical placements in a range of statutory, private and voluntary services, in order to prepare you to pursue your career.
* You'll learn how to work in partnership with service users, their families, carers and other professionals to promote health and wellbeing.
* You’ll have the opportunity to hear the experiences and viewpoints from service users and carers, who are part of the Public Partnership Group.
* You’ll also learn how to respond to the physical, cognitive and mental health care needs of all patients and service users across their lifespan.
Learning disability nursing is an exciting and rewarding career where you can support people from a range of backgrounds to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Learning disability nurses provide hands on care, as well as emotional and educational support in order to promote an individual’s independence. They work in people’s homes, schools, respite units, hospitals and secure services to empower individuals to achieve their potential and have more choice and control over their lives. Working in partnership with the individual and their families, learning disability nurses work independently and with other professionals, learning how to respond to individual needs.
The course is designed to help you become a competent, caring and compassionate nurse who can work confidently with a high level of personal and technical skills to improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability. You'll spend half of your time undertaking theoretical study and the other half in practice as you develop your knowledge and skills in order to empower, advocate and protect the rights of marginalised people. These will include communication and interpersonal skills, person centred working, leadership and management, evidence-based decision making and team working.
Meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities is at the heart of everything we do and this motivates us to provide excellent learning disability nurse education. The course has been developed by a team led by academics including local employers, service users, carers and students. Nursing students spend half of their time on practice placements, which prepares them for the real world of healthcare. We encourage all our students to become critical thinkers who apply their knowledge in practice settings and make sound clinical decisions with their clients. Student nurses are well-supported by both academics and practice staff, and we work together closely to ensure a quality student experience. ~ Sheena Miller, Senior Lecturer.
Professional links and accreditation:
This course is regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (http://www.nmc.org.uk/).
Whilst studying this course you're currently not required to register as a member with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), however you must follow their codes of conduct.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
Becoming a Professional - Learning Disability Nursing
Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing
Nursing Practice 1
Nursing Practice 2
Understanding Knowledge and Evidence for Nursing
Year 2
Core modules:
Developing as a Professional
Developing Critical Knowledge and Skills in Learning Disability Nursing
Developing Research Knowledge and Evidence for Learning Disability Nursing Practice
Nursing Practice 3
Nursing Practice 4
Year 3
Core modules:
Being a Professional
Enhancing Knowledge and Skills in Learning Disability Nursing
Nursing Practice 5
Nursing Practice 6
Using Evidence and Research to Enhance Learning Disability Nursing Practice
Assessment methods
The assessment methods on the course are varied and involve a combination of coursework, practice/proficiency based learning, reports, presentations and examinations. The nature of the assessment varies from module to module, and mirrors the modes of communication expected of graduates in this field, such as the ability to present to a range of audiences and provide reports to enhance the quality of care.
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Extra funding
Please see our website for full details of the scholarship http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
The Government has announced that from September 2020 new and existing students studying this course will be eligible to receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000 each year. Further information is available on the Government's website (https://www.gov.uk/government/news/nursing-students-to-receive-5-000-payment-a-year?) and the Council of Deans Frequently Asked Questions (https://councilofdeans.org.uk/2019/12/new-student-support-arrangements-for-healthcare-students/).
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
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