Postgraduate Certificate in Practice Education

Course Content

• Course Details

  This course aims to create the opportunity for learners to enhance their level of critical analysis, appraisal and research to advance the within the field of practice education. By acting autonomously, leading, planning, implementing and evaluating activity individuals will develop a broad theoretical and practical skills base to rationalise contemporary education in practice.

  Each module is specifically designed to attract appropriately qualified and experienced practitioners in health care who support learners in practice.

  The assessment strategies in this programme offer students the opportunity, through critical reflection, to review their personal learning within a professional context and potential for lifelong learning (QAA, 2015; NMC, 2008).

  The ethos is supported by the QAA (2012, 2015) review process which considers student development and achievement to be an important aspect of educational audit. Across modules, there is an emphasis on ‘application of learning’ which is reflected in the assessment methods; students will be able to demonstrate the application of theoretical concepts to their area of professional practice and critically evaluate the extent to which work-based practice education is underpinned with a sound knowledge base.

  Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 24/25. The modules relating to the academic year 25/26 will be available from June 2025.

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• FAQs

  How will I be assessed?

  The assessment strategies in this programme offer students the opportunity, through critical reflection, to review their personal learning within a professional context and potential for lifelong learning (QAA, 2015; NMC, 2008).

  How do I access the teaching?

  The teaching is accessed through the class collaborate room on the NILE site for the module. The NILE site is an online learning tool that houses information about the course, teaching materials, and is where assignments are submitted. Students are enrolled on the NILE site automatically before the module starts.

  Are the teaching sessions recorded?

  No, the sessions are not recorded as students are expected to attend every Tuesday when the programme is running. The only exception is the assignment preparation session so that all students may refer back to it when working on their assignments.

  Who to contact for more information?

  For further information regarding the course, please contact Win Hughes, Programme Lead, by email: Win.Hughes@northampton.ac.uk.

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