Course description

The Introduction to General Practice module comprises of a range of modules to prepare you for general practice. A programme of  blended learning has been designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals new to general practice and includes live webinars and self directed learning that can be accessed as recorded presentations delivered by experts in the field.

The introduction to general practice course includes 10 modules with learning units and encourages practice nurses to develop basic skills. It links to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP, 2012) General Practice Nurse Competencies.

What will i learn?

Requirements

  • Have a UK or overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification.
  • Hold professional registration with the NMC, HCPC, GMC or Allied Health Professional Body or Council are encouraged to have an identified mentor in general practice to complete competencies.
  • Work-based learning is central to the course. This approach allows you to manage and actively shape your own learning in the workplace, with the support of nurse mentors and primary care workforce tutors
  • Some of the modules require completion of the pre -requisite ELFH modules to be completed before the live zoom session

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£550

+VAT

Course code

Cpd hours

45

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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