Introduction. Post Registration Education

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1 Post Registration Education Introduction This booklet provides an overview of a wide range of courses and modules available within the School of Nursing at the University of Ulster. The School of Nursing continues to provide a growing number of opportunities for clinically applied learning and I am pleased to provide an outline of these opportunities within this booklet. In a changing health and social care environment the need for continuing professional development is an important aspect of continuing to develop roles and providing safe and effective health care, as well as being a professional requirement. The new and revised courses outlined within this booklet cover the wide range of opportunities for professional development. Courses available include, Nursing and Midwifery Council accredited courses that permit entry of these qualifications on the professional Register, such as Specialist Practice Nursing covering hospital and community settings, nurse prescribing and nurse education. There is also information on a wide range of 2-3 module clinical applied short courses and standalone modules, that can be taken on a full time or part time basis, as well as information on other undergraduate and postgraduate opportunities for continuing professional development. Many of the courses provide opportunities for inter-professional learning and all courses and modules have a focus on application of knowledge and skills to your practice. The majority of these courses and standalone credit bearing modules are available within the DHSSPS commissioning arrangements and if you are interesting in undertaking any of these you should let your manager and Practice Education Facilitator know and discuss your request with them. In addition, further details about the courses may be obtained from the named Course Directors and Module Coordinators listed within this booklet, please contact them directly if you have any questions about a course you are interested in. At the School of Nursing we look forward to answering your questions and also having you joining us. Professor Owen Barr Head of School 1

2 School of Nursing Contents NMC APPROVED COURSES Page No. BSc Hons/PGD/MSc in Specialist Community 7 & Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) Health Visiting 7 Occupational Health 7 School Nursing 7 BSc Hons/PGD/MSc in Specialist Nursing Practice 8 Specialist Practitioner: Adult Nursing (SPA) 8 Diabetes Emergency Care Stroke Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care Specialist Practitioner: Mental Health Nursing (SPMH) 8 Specialist Practitioner Community Mental Health Nursing (SCMH) 9 Specialist Practitioner: Community Learning Disability Nursing (SCLD) 9 Specialist Practitioner: Community Children s Nursing (SPCC) 9 Specialist Practitioner: District Nursing (SPDN) 9 2

3 Post Registration Education PRESCRIBING COURSES Page No. UG/PG Cert Non Medical Prescribing (V300) 10 NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Postgraduate Certificate in Education for Nurses and Midwives 12 The Practice Teacher (Continuing Professional Development Module) 12 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) Short courses Case Management (Chronic Disease Management) 15 Continence Care 15 Dementia Studies 16 Diabetes 16 Eating Disorders 17 Emergency Care for Newly Qualified Nurses: Principles and Professional Aspects 17 Facilitating Learning (Postgraduate only) 18 Forensic Health Care 18 Neurosciences 19 Rheumatology (interprofessional) 19 Stroke Care (interprofessional) 20 Urology 20 3

4 School of Nursing Page No. Standalone (credit bearing) modules 21 Advanced Methods in Health and Social Care Research Advanced Symptom Management (Palliative Care) (interprofessional) Autonomous Nursing Practice (A&E Minor Injuries) Breastfeeding (interprofessional) new Breast and Cervical Screening Caring for People with Continence Disorders Caring for People with Urological Disorders (e-learning) Caring for the Suicidal Patient (interprofessional) Communication and Patient Education Contemporary Issues in Learning Disabilities (interprofessional) Developing Interdisciplinary Practice in Safeguarding Children (interprofessional) new Epidemiology for Population Health (interprofessional) Foundations in Adult Continence Promotion Foundations in Urology and Continence Fundamentals in Forensic Healthcare (interprofessional) Fundamentals in Urological Cancer Health Assessment Independent Study Module Managing People with Long Term Conditions Mental Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy (interprofessional) new Motivational Interviewing (interprofessional) Principles of Assessing People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Problems (interprofessional) Principles of Working with People with Learning Disability who Display Challenging Behaviour (interprofessional) Planning and Practice for Population Health Promoting Healthier Lifestyles in the Context of Addiction-Related Disorder (interprofessional) new Promoting the Health of the Public 4

5 Post Registration Education CPD Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses Page No. Bsc Hons/PGD/MSc Health & Wellbeing 24 PGD/MSc in Health Promotion & Public Health 27 PGD/MSc Interdisciplinary Dementia Studies (DL) 28 PGD/MSc Nursing 30 PGD/MSc Specialised Midwifery Practice 31 PGD/MSc Palliative Care 33 Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Primary Care & Gen Practice (DL) 34 Bsc Hons/PGD/MSc Developing Practice in Healthcare 35 5

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7 Post Registration Education NMC APPROVED COURSES Specialist Community & Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) AccessNI must be current at the time of application to Ulster Undergraduate (BSc Hons; Level 6) and Postgraduate (PGDip/MSc; Level 7); Full time; Part time Public health is high on the government agenda evidenced by recent action on smoking in public places and concerns about increasing levels of obesity in the population. The importance of the nursing contribution to public health has been acknowledged by the Nursing and Midwifery Council by the creation of a third part of the register for Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) (NMC 2002). Who is this course for? The Specialist Community and Public Health Nursing course is designed to prepare students to a specialist level of nursing practice including competently assessing the holistic need of communities, groups, families and individuals, the application of public health knowledge, understanding and skills including safeguarding children and risk assessment. Is this course for me? Students successfully completing this course will be able to apply for employment in health visiting, occupational health nursing or school nursing. Course at a glance The SCPHN programme comprises six modules of study and 113 days of practice learning during the programme. The placement areas within the course is related to the students area of practice and option taken within the course. Entry to the course is through application and interview and can be completed at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. All pathways may be studied full time or part time and only the Occupational Health pathway accepts self funding students. Health Visiting Occupational Health School Nursing For further information please contact the course director: Mrs Anne O Callaghan T. (028) E. am.ocallaghan@ulster.ac.uk 7

8 School of Nursing Specialist Nursing Practice AccessNI must be current at the time of application to Ulster Undergraduate (BSc Hons; LEVEL 6); Postgraduate (PG Dip/MSc; Level 7); Full time; Part time You can take a NMC Specialist Nursing Practice qualification at Undergraduate level or at Postgraduate level. Who is this course for? Specialist programmes are for nurses who are qualified more than 2 years and wish to advance their knowledge and skills in a particular clinical field or specialist area. The NMC recognise that Specialist Nurses are required to have a higher level of decision-making and require an advanced programme of study. Is this course for me? If you are a nurse who believes that your patients, families, employer and yourself would benefit from you having advanced knowledge and skills and a Specialist Practice Qualification then this programme is for you. If you are a children s nurse who wishes to specialise in Community Children s or nurse who works in community but would like to have a District Nurse qualification or a Community Mental Health or Community Learning Disability Nursing qualification this is the programme for you. Nurses who work in Diabetes Care, Emergency Care or Palliative Care wishing to gain a Specialist Award you need to do this programme. If you want to become a Nurse Practitioner either in an acute care setting or primary care setting, this programme provides you with the required professional and academic qualifications. Course at a glance Programmes are offered in full time (1 year) or part time (2 years) modes. Each programme consists of three Core Modules and two Specialist modules. The Core Modules focus on topics such as Research and Practice Development, Leadership, Management and Decision-making and a module on Living with Long-term Conditions. The two Specialist Modules relate specifically to the particular clinical option being studied. Options include: Specialist Practitioner: Adult Nursing Diabetes Nursing Emergency Care Stroke Care Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner Mental Health Nursing (SPMH) Palliative Care 8

9 Post Registration Education Specialist Practitioner : Mental Health Nursing (SPMH) Specialist Practitioner: Community Mental Health Nursing (SCMH) Specialist Practitioner: Community Learning Disability Nursing (SCLD) Specialist Practitioner: District Nursing. AccessNI must be current at the time of application to Ulster Specialist Practitioner: Community Children s Nursing (SPCC) All options require 75 days clinical practice supervised by a Specialist Sign-Off Mentor. For further information please contact the course director: Mr Patrick Deeny T. (028) E. pg.deeny@ulster.ac.uk 9

10 PRESCRIBING COURSES Non Medical Prescribing (V300) AccessNI must be current at the time of application to Ulster Undergraduate (LEVEL 6); Postgraduate (Level 7); Part time Who is this course for? This part time web enhanced learning programme is aimed at suitably prepared and experienced nurses and midwives for whom prescribing will enhance their ability to provide comprehensive care through acquiring the necessary knowledge and competence to prescribe. The course comprises two modules with a minimum of 12 days practice placement delivered over one academic year. Is this course for me? Students are prepared to prescribe within their scope of professional practice and are mentored by a designated medical practitioner for the duration of the course. Successful completion of this course leads to a recordable qualification on the NMC register. Course at a Glance Prescribing in Practice Pharmacotherapeutics in Prescribing Applied Health assessment for Prescribing (you may be required to undertake a Module in Health Assessment alongside the Prescribing programme unless you have been assessed as competent to take a history, undertake a clinical assessment, and diagnose by your employer (NMC, 2006 pg 8,) prior to undertaking the course). For further information please contact the course director: Dr Rosario Baxter T. (028) E. rcs.baxter@ulster.ac.uk 10

11 Post Registration Education Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing Course (v100) AccessNI must be current at the time of application to Ulster Undergraduate (LEVEL 6); Postgraduate (Level 7); Part time/ Fulltime Applicants to this module must have evidence of a satisfactory AccessNI check at the time of application to Ulster. Successful completion enables students to prescribe from the Formulary for Community Practitioners. Who is this course for? This 20 credit point module, Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing Programme (NUR666J4) is integrated into the DN pathway. This module is also shared by students undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing course and in keeping with Standard 6 of Standards of Proficiency for Nurse & Midwife Prescribers (NMC 2006) is positioned outside the overall course structure leading to the SPQ to enable clear identification and separate approval. Is this course for me? This module will help to prepare community nurses to undertake an active role in nurse prescribing within their specialist area of practice. The legislative framework and professional and ethical principles, which underpin prescribing practice, are explored. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examination. Course at a Glance The aim, learning outcomes, content and assessment for the module at level 6 and 7 were guided by the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nurse & Midwife Prescribers (NMC 2006). The module of study is supported by a workbook that must completed with support in practice concurrently with the overall programme. Student support will be provided by a Sign-Off Mentor throughout the SPQ pathway and for the purposes of this module they must also be a practising prescriber. Students should note the NMC requirement to achieve 80% in the pharmacological element and 100% in the numeracy element of the assessment For further information please contact the course director: Mrs Aishlinn Long T. (028) E. a.long@ulster.ac.uk 11

12 NURSE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES Post Grad Cert in Education for Nurses and Midwives (leads to the recordable qualification Teacher, [TCH]) Postgraduate Certificate This Course is designed for suitably experienced practitioners with a first Degree to develop your knowledge andskills around teaching in the classroom and clinical environments. It will enable you to meet the Nurse Teacher requirements set out in the Standards for Supporting Learning & Assessment in Practice (NMC 2008). The course consists of two 30point postgraduate modules that will develop your insight into the pedagogy of teaching, learning and assessment. This is combined with the development of an Ongoing Achievement Record (OAR) to demonstrate the achievement of competence in teaching practice in a variety of environments. The course lasts one calendar year and begins in September. Successful students record their qualification with NMC and exit with their PGCert or may choose to progress to PGDip and thence MSc. Practice Teacher (standalone module) The Practice Teacher module is a 20 credit standalone module which is offered at level 6 and requires a practice portfolio. The module is run over semesters 2 and 3. For further information on the Nurse Education or Practice Teacher Programmes, contact the course director: Mr Brian McGowan T. (028) E. brian.mcgowan@ulster.ac.uk 12

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14 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES Short Courses Who are these short courses for? Within the realm of more specialised health care and the ever-increasing demands being placed upon healthcare providers, it has become necessary to educate nurses and other healthcare professionals to a level of knowledge greater than that of the generalist in order to ensure provision of best quality care within their specialist field. Each Short Course is tailored to the individual requirements of the specific specialist area. Therefore, there are variations in the way the Short Courses are designed and taught. Is this course for me? These Short Courses are available for Nurses and other professionals working within these particular clinical areas. Both Nurses and other healthcare professionals will be registered on the BSc Hons Health & Wellbeing at either undergraduate or postgraduate level. Course at a glance There is a number of commissioned part-time Short Courses which are taught within either an undergraduate or postgraduate programme through the School of Nursing. The Short Courses that are offered include: Case Management (Chronic Disease Management) Chronic Disease Management Continence Care Diabetes Eating Disorders Emergency Care for Newly Qualified Nurses: Principles and Professional Aspects Facilitating Learning (Postgraduate only) Forensic Health Care Neurosciences Rheumatology Stroke Care Urology 14

15 Post Registration Education Please Note Following successful completion of these short courses, students can continue their studies in order to complete a degree or postgraduate diploma (See further information on the BSc Hons/ PGD /MSc Health & Wellbeing below on Page 27). Case Management (Chronic Disease Management) This short course consists of three modules: At Undergraduate Level Health Assessment Case Management: Co-ordination of Care Managing People with Long-term Conditions At Postgraduate Level Health Assessment Coordination of Care through a Case Management Approach Advanced Management of People with Long-term Conditions For further information on the Case Management (Chronic Disease Management) Short Course, Contact: Mrs Aine Little T. (028) E. ap.little@ulster.ac.uk Continence This short course consists of three modules: At Undergraduate Level Foundations of Urology and Continence Foundations of Adult Continence Promotion Caring for People with Continence Disorders At Postgraduate Level Foundations of Urology and Continence Foundations of Adult Continence Promotion Caring for People with Continence Disorders For further information on the Continence Short Course, Contact: Mr Jerome Marley T. (028) E. jt.marley@ulster.ac.uk 15

16 School of Nursing Dementia This short course consists of two modules: At Undergraduate Level ONLY: Understanding Dementia Care Approaches in Dementia For further information on the Dementia Short Course, Contact: Mrs Shauna Duggan T. (028) E. Diabetes This short course consists of three modules: At Undergraduate Level Introduction to Diabetes Care 1 Introduction to Diabetes Care 2 Communication and Patient Education At Postgraduate Level Basic Evidence and Practice in Diabetes Care 1 Basic Evidence and Practice in Diabetes Care 2 Communication and Patient Education For further information on the Diabetes Short Course, Contact: Dr David Chaney T. (028) E. d.chaney@ulster.ac.uk 16

17 Post Registration Education Eating Disorders This short course consists of three modules: At Undergraduate Level Fundamentals in Eating Disorders Assessment and Communication Skills in Eating Disorders Models of Intervention in Eating Disorders At Postgraduate Level Fundamentals in Eating Disorders Engagement and Assessment in Eating Disorders Eating Disorder Methods in Intervention For further information on the Eating Disorders Short Course, Contact: Dr Derek McLaughlin T. (028) E. Emergency Care for Newly Qualified Nurses: Principles and Practice At Undergraduate Level Research Design & Methods Caring for people presenting with minor emergencies Caring for people presenting with major emergencie At Postgraduate Level Clinical Practice Development and Research Caring for people presenting with minor emergencies Caring for people presenting with major emergencies For further information on the Emergency Care Course, Contact: Dr Vidar Melby T. (028) E. 17

18 School of Nursing Facilitating Learning This short course consists of two modules at postgraduate level: Facilitation Theoretical Perspectives (30 credits) Facilitation in Practice (30 credits) For further information on the Facilitating Learning Short Course, contact: Professor Brendan McCormack T. (028) E. Forensic Health Care This short course consists of three modules: At Undergraduate Level Fundamentals of Forensic Health Care Current Practice in Forensic Health Care Therapeutic Interventions in Forensic Health Care At Postgraduate Level Fundamentals of Forensic Health Care Current Practice in Forensic Health Care Therapeutic Interventions in Forensic Health Care For further information on the Forensic Health Care Short Course, contact: Mrs Mary Henry T. (028) E. 18

19 Post Registration Education Neurosciences This short course consists of two modules: At Undergraduate Level Essentials of Neuroscience Continuing Care of the Person with a Neurological Disorder At Postgraduate Level Foundations of Neuroscience Continuing Care in Neurosciences For further information on the Neuro Short Courses, Contact: Mrs Diane Lyttle T. (028) E. d.lyttle@ulster.ac.uk Rheumatology This short course consists of three modules: At Undergraduate Level Care of a Person with a Common Rheumatic Disorder Theoretical Principles of Rheumatology Quality Through Practice Development At Postgraduate Level Care of a Person with a Common Rheumatic Disorder Theoretical Principles of Rheumatology Quality Through Practice Development For further information on the Rheumatology Short Course, Contact: Mrs Deirdre McNamee T. (028) E. d.mcnamee@ulster.ac.uk 19

20 School of Nursing Stroke This short course consists of two modules: At Undergraduate Level Interdisciplinary Stroke Care Nursing the Patient with Stroke At Postgraduate Level Interdisciplinary Stroke Care Stroke Nursing For further information on the Stroke Short Course, Contact: Mrs Liz Laird Tel: (028) Urology This short course consists of three modules: At Undergraduate Level Urology and Continence Caring for People with Urological Disorders Fundamentals of Urological Cancer At Postgraduate Level Urology and Continence Caring for People with Urological Disorders Fundamentals of Urological Cancer For further information on the Urology Short Course, Contact: Mr Jerome Marley T. (028) E. 20

21 Post Registration Education Standalone modules (credit bearing) Who are these modules for? Students may wish to take single modules in order to further enhance their knowledge or skills in specific aspects of nursing, without wishing to commit themselves to one of the preceding courses. Virtually all of the modules offered by the School of Nursing can be taken as standalone so students can choose from a vast range of subjects. Are these modules for me? Many subjects are offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and are taught on the Jordanstown, Coleraine and Magee campuses. Students studying single modules, may also be undertaken as standalone modules will receive academic credits for the modules they have successfully completed. Successful completion of standalone modules may also be used towards specific academic qualifications including undergraduate and postgraduate courses should students wish to engage in further academic study. Below is a list of modules often taken as standalone modules. If you wish to enquire about stand alone modules please contact: Dr Oonagh McNally T. (028) E. o.mcnally@ulster.ac.uk 21

22 School of Nursing What modules are available? All available at BSc (Hons) Undergraduate (level 6) and Postgraduate (level 7) unless otherwise indicated Further Information on the content of standalone modules can be accessed at: cpd/standalone.php Advanced Methods in Health and Social Care Research Advanced Symptom Management (Palliative Care) (interprofessional) Autonomous Nursing Practice (A&E minor injuries) Breast and Cervical Screening (level 5, 6 and 7) Breastfeeding (interprofessional) new Caring for the Suicidal Patient (interprofessional) Caring for People with Continence Disorders Caring for People with Urological Disorders (e-learning) Communication and Patient Education Contemporary Issues in Learning Disability Epidemiology for Population Health Foundations in Adult Continence Promotion Foundations in Urology and Continence Fundamentals in Forensic Healthcare (interprofessional) Fundamentals in Urological Cancer Health Assessment Independent Study Module Managing People with Long Term Conditions Mental Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy (interprofessional) new Motivational Interviewing (interprofessional) Planning and Practice for Population Health Principles of Assessing People with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Problems (interprofessional) Principles of Working with People with Learning Disability Who Display Challenging Behaviour (interprofessional) Promoting Healthier Lifestyles in the Context of Addiction-Related Disorder (interprofessional) new Safeguarding Children (interprofessional) For further information on Standalone Modules, Contact: Dr Oonagh McNally T. (028) E. o.mcnally@ulster.ac.uk 22

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24 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES BSc Hons/PGD/Msc Health & Wellbeing Who is this course for? This programme aims to develop individuals currently working within a health and social care setting into graduates who will be able to progress their careers within their particular field of interest and expertise. The programme aims to meet the complex needs of professionals working in the health and social care sector in the twenty-first century. The programme draws on the expertise of a team of educators who have taken a lead in advancing theoretical and empirical healthcare and whose contribution to nursing and health-related literature is established nationally and internationally. Its particular strengths are the emphasis on applying knowledge to practice and the diversity of module delivery. The programme will be of interest to appropriately qualified and experienced professionals in health and social care. It is suitable for individuals who have attained a Diploma (or equivalent) in a health and/or social care subject and who wish to proceed to a relevant Degree to enhance their career prospects. Is this course for me? A typical applicant for the programme will be a qualified health professional who has, since qualification, gained experience as a clinician, manager, educator, or is in a dedicated role such as practice development or project work, and who may envisage developing leadership roles and more actively advancing the boundaries of his/her professional practice. Prospective students are expected to have some experience in a health or social care environment. Those without a formal professional qualification should have some experience as volunteers in similar settings. This is because the programme draws upon experience and requires a capacity to apply learning to practice. The programme is delivered through a selection of lectures, tutorials, and seminars, and is supported with some online web-based learning and teaching. Some modules are fully online. 24

25 Post Registration Education Course at a glance The Modules on the BSc Programme are: Compulsory (3 modules): Research Design and Methods Evidence Based Dissertation Health and Wellbeing in the 21 st. Century Optional (3 modules): From School of Nursing modules see examples below Leadership, Management and Decision-making for Professional Practice Contemporary Healthcare Ethics Communication and Patient Education The MSc Health and Wellbeing consists of 180 credit points at level 7. Students may exit the programme after successfully completing modules totalling 120 credits with the award of Postgraduate Diploma Health and Wellbeing. The programme is delivered through a selection of lectures, tutorials, and seminars, and is supported with some online web-based learning and teaching. Modules: Compulsory (2) Development and application of knowledge for professional practice Advanced methods in health and social care research Optional (2): From School of Nursing modules MSc Research project required For further information please contact the Course Director (Jordanstown campus): Mr Seán Graffin T. (028) E. s.graffin@ulster.ac.uk Course Director (Magee campus): Mrs Tracy Mullan T. (028) t.mullan@ulster.ac.uk 25

26 School of Nursing Certificate HE Health & Wellbeing Who is this course for? This programme is designed primarily for individuals working as nursing auxiliaries or health and social care assistants with people with learning disabilities. This programme is available through elearning. Is this the course for me? This programme aims to provide opportunities for those non-professional individuals working with people with learning difficulties. It leads to an academic qualification. It can be accessed by non-professionals who wish to attain certificated learning. Course at a glance The modules on the course are: Creating ordinary lives for people with learning disabilities An Introduction to Relationships and Sexuality in Learning Disability Services Approaches to people with challenging behaviour Mental health problems in people with Learning Disabilities Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of People with Learning Disabilities Fundamental Issues in Learning Disability Foundation Studies in Autism Spectrum Disorders Enhancing communication with people who have developmental disabilities For further information please contact the course director: Professor Roy McConkey T. (028) E. r.mcconkey@ulster.ac.uk 26

27 Post Registration Education PGD/Msc in Health Promotion & Public Health Who is this course for? The course is offered in two modes; the Multidisciplinary Practice Mode and the Education and Youth Sector mode.the Multidisciplinary Practice mode (full-time and part-time) seeks to prepare students from a wide variety of backgrounds for specialist roles within the expanding field of health promotion, public health and population health. Is this the course for me? This course is designed to provide an advanced education in the theory, principles and practice of health promotion and population health to enable students to engage in partnership working to effect change in individuals and communities to improve health gain for all. The course will also develop the analytical, communication, leadership and management skills necessary to operate at a professional level. Course at a glance The course has two modes made up of the following modules: Multidisciplinary Practice Mode Advanced Methods in Health and Social Care Research Promoting the Health of the Public Epidemiology for Population Health Planning and Practice for Population Health Leadership and Management in Promoting the Public s Health Society, Policy and Population Health Education and Youth Sector mode Health and Its Promotion Health Promotion Curriculum and Project Planning OR Curriculum and Programme Planning and Delivery for Relationships and Sexuality Education Advanced Methods in Health and Social Care Research Leadership and Management in the Settings Environment Following successful completion of PGD, students will complete a 60-credit point Research Project in fulfilment of the requirements of an MSc MSc Research Project For further information on this Course, Contact: Dr Karen Casson T. (028) E. k.casson@ulster.ac.uk 27