This Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Learning Disabilities) PG Dip course offered at University of South Wales can be studied Full-time.
For more detailed information about Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at University of South Wales, please visit the institution website.
A first level degree with a classification of 2:1 or higher.
Employed in a healthcare environment for more than 6 months.
Those who meet residency/academic requirements of UK students but whose language is not English will need to hold IELTS with an overall score of at least 7.
In accordance with Article 31(1) of Directive 2005/36/EC the applicant must have been in general education for a minimum of 12 years.
Evidence that the Part 1 proficiencies have been signed as complete by a Practice Assessor.
Evidence should be collected through Part one of the PAD to include in-point assessment 1.
Evidence to support the completion of the proficiencies will be documented in a portfolio that will show an appraisal of the literature, numeracy and a good standard of literacy o Portfolio and Part 1 of the PAD will be reviewed by an Academic Assessor and Course Leader prior to the start of the course and confirmed by an External Examiner.
Offers are subject to a satisfactory child and adult workforce DBS, occupational health assessment and the availability of Welsh Government commissioned places.
Selection occurs through a review of the applicant's personal statement and confirmation that the applicant meets the University and NMC requirements for admission to the programme. If these criteria are met the student will be offered an interview with a panel that consists of an academic, practitioner and/or service user. The interview ensures applicants have fully considered the demands of the course and profession and are able to articulate some of the values needed for the delivery of compassionate person cantered care. The applicants are expected to be fully cognisant the demands of their chosen field of nursing practice and have the character and good standing required to uphold the values of the NMC Code.
