Staying Healthy Care Pathway Group Public Health Skills and Careers Framework Project Staying Healthy Care Pathway Group Applied Research Group (Public Health) Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Staying Healthy Care Pathway Group Public Health Skills & Careers Framework Final Report Appendix 2 Course and Module Directory Colin Thunhurst Honorary Principal Research Fellow Nicola Riddick Research Assistant Applied Research Group in Public Health Natalie Mills Head of CPD in Health and Social Care
Appendix 2 Course and Module Directory EDUCATION LEVEL EDUCATION LEVEL (OTHER) NAME OF INSTITUTION DEPARTMENT NAME OF COURSE/MODULE ENTRY REQUIREMENT MAP TO PHSCF ROLE LEVEL Aston Optometry Advanced training for ophthalmic nurses, optometrists and orthoptists (OP4) Unknown yes Levels 1-4 City Public Health PG Dip/MSc in Public Health (for approval, Sep 2010) Academic ability in previous relevant disciplines (usually a degree). Relevant work experience. Understanding of this field of work. yes Levels 5-7 Public Health Epidemiology & Biostatistics A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in medicine, a life science or another relevant subject; An interest in public health or epidemiology; Experience of working in public health, or a related field; must complete the online MPH selection test yes Levels 5-7 Public Health, Epidemiology & Biostatistics MPH Project As Above yes Levels 5-7 Public Health Public Health Information As Above yes Levels 5-8 Public Health & Epidemiology MPH As Above yes Level 6 1
Health & Population Sciences Sociology & Social Policy (0808158) Unknown yes Levels 1-6 Public Health & Epidemiology MPH Health Protection 1 Good first degree in any subject of relevance to public health. Applications from Medicine or Dentistry graduates are particularly welcome. Applications are also accepted from those with a relevant professional qualification (for example, RGN) or diploma. no Level 6 Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare M17CPD Public Health and Health Development CPD yes Level 5 Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare M18CPD Public Health Policy and Practice CPD yes Level 5 Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare Post Graduate Certificate in Public Health HLST016 Research module no Level 5 Keele Institute of Science & Technology in Medicine Biomedical Engineering Students holding a first or second class honours degree in engineering, physical or biological sciences, or other professional qualification acceptable to Keele no Levels 6-9 Keele Medicines Management Certificate in Public Health Community Pharmacy PHA 40003 These courses are suitable for pharmacists who are working in community practice or primary care. Although principally distance learning courses, the requirements for attendance at study days and the fact that the courses focus on the UK health system normally make them unsuitable for pharmacists who are not resident and working in the UK. yes Levels 5-9 Childcare, Care, Travel; Sport, Public Services. Foundation in Community Health & Social Care Unknown yes Levels 8-9 2
Sport and Exercise HES94052-M PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS Applicants will normally: possess an honours degree of class (2:1) or above (awarded by a United Kingdom university) or equivalent; have a minimum of one year working professional experience in community or government setting, or similar. Most students are already working full-time in a related area. For those with a professional qualification, Accreditation of Prior Achievement (APA) will be considered no Levels 1-7 Faculty of Health Working and Engaging with Communities HES94043-M- 140910-051210 As Above plus :Those whose first language is not English need to demonstrate a minimum of: A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) OR A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or 213 in the computer-based test. [TOEFL results must include a minimum score of 4.5 for the TWE (Test of Written English)] OR Cambridge Proficiency Grade C courses: please submit a completed online postgraduate application form. We will also require two references, a copy of your current curriculum vitae (CV) and evidence of existing Higher Educational qualifications yes Levels 1-7 Faculty of Health Principles of Epidemiology - HES94049-M As Above yes Levels 6-7 Faculty of Health Research Methods and Data Analysis - HES94048-M As Above no not stated Department of Sport and Exercise HES94052-M PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTIONS As Above yes Levels 6-7 3
Faculty of Health Health Informatics and Use of Health Data - HES94058-M As Above yes Level 5 Faculty of Health Routine Data Sources & Data Manipulation - HES94062-M As Above yes Levels 5-6 Faculty of Health Disease Causation, Prevention and Control - HES94060-M As Above yes Levels 5-6 Faculty of Health Masters Dissertation - HES 94055-M As Above yes Levels 5-6 Warwick Warwick Medical School Master s in Public Health A good relevant Honours degree plus experience working within the general area of Public Health. Students with professional rather than academic qualifications, with substantial experience may also enrol yes Levels 1-6 Warwick Medical school Practice of Public Health MH902-20 Unknown yes Levels 1-6 or NB: The modules are taken at one level only - depends on the degree awarded. I teach level 3 to Undergraduates and level 4 to post graduates Wolverhampton Health & Wellbeing MSc Health Studies, Master of Public Health, BSc Health Studies, BSc Health Studies (top up) MSC: an honours degree or equivalent, although substantial professional experience can substitute for graduate status. We accept graduates with an honours degree in a wide variety of subjects, and graduates from disciplines other than health may well be eligible for entry. You should also have a good standard of written and spoken English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent). BSc:160-220 points including a minimum of 140 points from two full 6- unit awards or one full 12-unit award. You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above, or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2 yes Levels 3&4 4
Not leading to an award City School of Health & Social Care: Public Health Infection Prevention & Control Pathway and Modules Unknown yes Levels 1,2,4,5,6 City School of Health & Social Care BSc (Hons) Dimensions in Healthcare: Infection Prevention & Control Pathway Unknown yes Levels 1-6 Graduate Diploma SCPHN City Public Health BSc (Hons) & Grad Dip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor & School Nurse Pathways) Unknown yes Levels 1-6 City Health Science BSc (Hons) Health and Well- Being GC0556 Unknown no not stated City Midwifery BSc (Hons) Midwifery NMC registration as an Adult Nurse, a current practice profile, evidence of academic study within the last five years and three months full-time experience working as a registered nurse immediately prior to starting no not stated City Health BSc (Hons) Midwifery 240 UCAS points from A Levels, BTEC National Diploma, or Access course; GCSE at grade C or above in five subjects, which must include English, Mathematics and a Science yes Levels 8-9 City Nursing and Midwifery Grad Dip Nursing RN GC0459 A relevant degree; AP(E)L of a minimum of 550 hours (or 14 weeks full time) practical experience relevant to nursing no not stated City Nursing BSc (Hons) Nursing RN Grade C in GCSE English and Maths; min 240 UCAS points yes Levels 5-6 5
Biomolecular and Sport Sciences Introduction to Public Health (134BMS) 5 GCSEs at grade A-C including Mathematics, English Language and Double Science (or Biology, Physics and Biology as separate subjects) and 240 UCAS Tariff points, this must include at least 2 full A levels (excluding General Studies) with EITHER 160 points if you have at least one science subject OR 200 points if not. yes Levels 5-6 Biomolecular and Sport Sciences Public Health Protection and Disease Intervention (234BMS) As Above yes Levels 5-6 Biomolecular and Sport Sciences Public Health and Health Promotion (235BMS) As Above yes Levels 5-6 Biomolecular and Sport Sciences Public Health Promotion (334BMS) As Above no Levels 5-6 Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare 307CPD Health Promotion Ability to study at Level 3 yes Level 6 Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare 309CPD The Scope of Public Health Ability to study at Level 3 yes Levels 3-5 Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Health Promoting Public Policy (310CPD) CPD yes Level 5 Keele School of Nursing and Midwifery BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice (Multiple Pathways) All candidates studying for qualifications covered by the UCAS Tariff will be expected to meet a Tariff score of between 160-200 points; The School will also consider applicants who have a relevant degree, Higher National Diploma or other health-related Higher Education qualifications. no not stated 6
Keele School of Nursing & Midwifery B Midwifery (Hons) Meet or exceed Nursing and Midwifery Council requirements, including literacy and numeracy skills. All candidates studying for qualifications covered by the UCAS Tariff will be expected to meet or exceed a Tariff score of between 200-240 points no Levels 1-3 Keele School of Health and Rehabilitation Physiotherapy/ Health APTY10026 Candidates will normally be required to hold at least six GCSE (or equivalent) at grade C or above including Mathematics, English Language, Combined or Single Science subjects. In addition to the GCSE requirements, higher-level qualification at or above to NQF Level 3 (Alevel) no Level 2 Keele School of Health and Rehabilitation Physiotherapy / Physical Activity and Health (PTY10030) As above yes Levels 2-3 The Open Faculty of Health and Social Care Promoting Public Health K311 This is a Level 3 course. Level 3 courses build on study skills and subject knowledge acquired from studies at Levels 1 and 2. They are intended only for students who have recent experience of higher education in a related subject, preferably with the OU. You are not required to have done any study before in this subject area yes Levels 2-3 Faculty of Health Care and Public Service Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Health studies Unknown yes Level 3 ; Level 2 Keele Nursing and Midwifery Pre-registration Nursing BSC / Diploma (all branches) All candidates studying for qualifications covered by the UCAS Tariff will be expected to meet a Tariff score of between 160-200 points; The School will also consider applicants who have a relevant degree, Higher National Diploma or other health-related Higher Education qualifications. yes Levels 6-8 7
; Level 2 Keele Nursing and Midwifery Pre-registration Nursing As above yes Levels 7-8 Foundation Ludlow Higher Education Unknown no not stated Foundation Faculty of Health Care and Public Service FDA Adult Social Care Unknown yes Level 2 Foundation Faculty of Health, Care and Public Service Current issues in child health and well being - SCS85118-1 Unknown no Level 2 Foundation ; Level 2&3 Warwickshire Health and Social Care and Early Years Health & Social Care: hold a level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or appropriate subjects e.g., psychology or sociology and have at least two years post qualifying experience within a work setting that provides health care, social care, community care or similar support services within the state, private or voluntary sector; Early Years: working in an appropriate setting with children aged 0-5, or have access to this age range to be able to carry out assessment tasks. Students must hold a full Level 3 qualification in Early Years or Children s Care, Learning and Development yes Levels 7-8 Foundation ; Level 4 NWHC Health & Social Care NVQ Level 4 Health & Social Care /Leadership & Management for Care Services NVQ Level 4 Unknown no not stated Level 3 NWHC Care, Health and Child Studies NVQ Dental Nursing Unknown yes Level 2 Level 3 NWHC Child care BTEC Nat Dip Child Care Unknown yes Levels 5-6 8
Level 3 NWHC Child and Health and Social Care BTEC National Health Studies Unknown no not stated Level 3 NWHC Child Studies CACHE Level 3 Award / Certificate / Diploma in Child Care and Education Unknown no not stated Level 3 Solihull Health and Social Care Access to Health (OCN) Unknown yes Levels 4-5 Level 3 Worcestershire Care Academy DCE Level 3 Childcare and Education Five GCSEs at Grade C (including English language) or Childcare and Education CACHE Level 2 Diploma or equivalent yes Levels 1-4 Level 3 Faculty of Health The Professional Practice of Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (HEN630023) Unknown yes Levels 2-4 Level 3 Henley Adult, Social and Continuing Education BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care 4 GCSEs grade C or above (one preferably in English Language), or a level 2 qualification with a Merit/Credit profile, a positive school report and the successful completion of an interview. yes not stated Level 3 Henley Sport & Exercise Science BTEC National Diploma (PERFEX) 5 GCSEs grade C or above (two of which must be Maths, English, Science or PE) or a BTEC First Cert/Diploma (all merit grades) in a related subject and Level 1 Key skills, plus a positive school report and the successful completion of an interview. All students must be willing to take part in a range of practical sport and exercise sessions. yes Levels 5-7 Level 3 Worcester of Technology HCE BTEC National Diploma Health and Social Care (Health Studies) 4 GCSEs Grades A to C, preferably including English Language. BTEC First Diploma or Certificate. GNVQ Intermediate in Health and Social Care - Merit or above. Other entry requirements will be considered, especially when applicants are mature students. CRB clearance. yes Levels 4-7 9
Level 3 Sandwell Oral Health Dental Nurse Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Sandwell Health & Social Care BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3 Unknown yes Level 6 Unknown yes Levels 5-7 Level 3 Metropolitan Care Level 3 Certificate for Health Trainers Unknown yes Levels 6-7 Level 3 Sandwell PCT Public Health Health Trainers C&G 3075 Unknown yes Levels 6-7 Level 2 & 3 Level 1 Society, Health and Development Diploma Newcastle under Lyme Health and Social Care EDEXCEL BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language or Maths no Level 3 Level 2 & 3 NWHC Health Care and Child Studies NVQ CCLD/CCCLD L2 & L3 Unknown yes Levels 2-6 Level 2 & 3 NWHC Centre for Care, Health & Child Studies NVQ Health & Social Care Levels 2 & 3 Unknown yes Level 2 & 3 Worcestershire Academy of Care BTEC National and First Diploma in Health and Social Care National (level 3) : Four GCSEs at grade A-C (ideally one of these should be in English) or a BTEC First Diploma (Distinction) in a related subject or an intermediate GNVQ in a related subject or appropriate work experience. First (level 2): Four GCSEs at grades D-G or a BTEC Introductory Diploma (Merit Level). yes Level 3 Level 2 & 3 Kidderminster Care Studies Hair and Beauty Health & Social Care (Health Studies) Four GCSEs grade D and above to include English and Maths; Interview and a reference required; CRB clearance yes Levels 1-5 Level 2 NWHC Centre for Care Health and Child Studies BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care AT662 Unknown yes Levels 5-6 10
Level 2 NWHC Care, Health & Child Studies Apprenticeship in Health & Social Care Unknown yes Levels 5-7 Level 2 Not leading to an award Health, Care and Public Service Unknown yes Levels 5-9 Level 2 Will be new level 5 Wolverhampton School of Health and Wellbeing 5HW003 Developing Approaches to Public Health Unknown yes Levels 1-4 Level 2 Faculty of Health Care and Public Service Certificate in Dementia Care Unknown yes Levels 1-8 Level 2 Faculty of Health Care and Public Service Award in control of infection Unknown yes Level 3 Level 2 Faculty of Health Care and Public Service Certificate in the control of infection and contamination Unknown yes Levels 4-5 Level 2 Faculty of Health, Care and Public Service NVQ in Leadership and Management for Care Services Unknown yes Level 5 Level 2 Education For Health Public Health Improving Health (Diploma Level) None Specified yes certificate Aston Optometry Ophthalmic Technicians Training OP0 Unknown yes Levels 6-7 Not stated Public Health and Epidemiology MPH management 2 modules Unknown yes Levels 3&4 11
Not stated FHLS 218MW & 317MW Unknown yes Levels 1-4 Not stated Keele School of Nursing and Midwifery Not stated Sandwell Business Development Directorate Learning Beyond Registration Modules Unknown no Levels 1-4 Unknown yes Levels 1-5 Not stated Solihull Early Years Unknown yes Levels 2-4 Not stated Stoke-on-Trent Centre of Excellence for Care and Health Unknown yes Level 3 Level 1 undergraduate (new level 4) Wolverhampton School of Health and Wellbeing 4HW003 Exploring the development and Scope of Public Health Unknown yes Level 3 12
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