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Becoming a Professional Advocate (PA)
Key Facts
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Level
PostgraduatePG
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Duration
10 weeks
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Starting
October, March, June
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£945 (see below for funding information)
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Distance Learning
Updated 18/03/2025
Updated 18/03/2025
Overview
This RCN accredited 20-credit level 7 module, has been developed with NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) to support your development to become a Professional Advocate (PA).
The module focuses on leadership and clinical supervision that promotes quality improvement within clinical practice, that enhances the wellbeing and resilience of the clinical team.
Over the course of the module, you will be supported to critically appraise and develop the key knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a PA. You will be encouraged to develop existing leadership and advocacy skills to utilise the A-EQUIP model to enhance both personal and professional practice of yourself, and others in your clinical practice.
RCN accreditation aligns The University of Northampton to the RCN’s standards of excellence. As a delegate on an RCN accredited programme the delivered content will promote best practice and lead to improved patient care.
For more information please email: PA@northampton.ac.uk.
Highlights
- Develop existing leadership and advocacy skills to utilise the A-EQUIP model.
- Strong links with NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI).
- Mental Health First Aid half day course.
- The University offers a wide range of facilities to support your learning.
- Enable nurses and Allied Health Professionals to critically appraise and develop the key knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a Professional Advocate (PA).
- Behaviour change and motivational interviewing.
Entry Requirements
- You will be a graduate nurse or Allied Health Professional or have evidence of recent study at level 6.
- And you will have support from line manager/PA Lead.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Fees – intakes up to June 2026
- £945
2024/25 Fees – intakes up to June 2025
- £920
Please check with training development lead or PNA lead in your area, as there may be funding available through NHS England, CPN or other sources.
There is also discount available for bulk purchases of places.
Careers and Employability
Working as a sessional or full-time Professional Advocate.
Postgraduate Opportunities
Our CPD and Master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt.
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