Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.1. Awarding Institution / Body / University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery / University of Central Lancashire
- University Department/Centre
- External Accreditation
- Title of Final Award
- Modes of Attendance offered
- UCAS Code
- Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
- Other external influences
DH (2004): NHS Knowledge & Skills Framework
DH (2012) Compassion in Practice
RCN (2012) Competence, education & careers in neonatal nursing
- Date of production/revision of this form
- Aims of the Programme
This course aims to facilitate, prepare and enhance the role of healthcare professionals delivering care to the neonate on discharge home. Ultimately, this course should support the practitioner in giving care that is not only family focused but holistic to the needs of the individual infant and family. As a result, the development of the infant and family unit will be optimised.
- Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A.Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Summarise the political, legal, ethical, child protection and cultural influences upon delivery of healthcare in the community setting.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, independent study, tutor directed study, peer learning, participate actively during classroom sessions by discussion and sharing in a more informal setting with fellow students.
Assessment methods
Written assignment
B.Subject-specific skills
B1. Analyse and evaluate the care of the neonate and family in their transition from hospital to home
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, independent study, tutor directed study, peer learning, participate actively during classroom sessions by discussion and sharing in a more informal setting with fellow students.
Assessment methods
Written assignment
C.Thinking Skills
C1. Critically analyse and evaluate practice in light of the need for change.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, independent study, tutor directed study, peer learning, participate actively during classroom sessions by discussion and sharing in a more informal setting with fellow students.
Assessment methods
Written assignment
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Enhance skills of self-analysis and reflection on practice.
D2. Participate effectively as an individual or team member.
D3. Recognise and appreciate the links between personal and professional lives, nurturing self-awareness and the need for lifelong learning when working in a multifaceted dynamic field of health care
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, independent study, tutor directed study, peer learning participate actively during classroom sessions by discussion and sharing in a more informal setting with fellow students.
Assessment methods
Written assignment
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / MW3110 / Neonatal Community Care / 20 / Certificate Neonatal Community Care
Requires 20 credits at level 6
15.Personal Development Planning
This is not new but is something you should already be engaged in through your employment. Personal Development Planning (PDP) is a process designed to assist you to get the most from your time as a student at the university. It is intended to provide you with a structured and supported process through which you can reflect on your learning, performance and/or achievements and plan for your personal, educational and career development. By becoming actively involved in PDP you can improve your capacity to understand what and how you are learning, and how to review, plan and take responsibility for your own learning and future development
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
This course is open for any applicant who has a desire to learn more about caring for the neonate in the community or who is already working in neonatal/paediatric setting and wishes to extend their knowledge. All applicants must demonstrate an ability to study at the required academic level.
17.Key sources of information about the programme
Course Enquiries School of Health
NHS Contracts Unit
Course and Module Leader(s)
Web pages
Fact Sheet
18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / B1 / C1 / D1 / D2 / D3
LEVEL 6 / MW3110 / Neonatal Community Care / C / / / / / /