Continuing Professional Development CPD


In a world that’s constantly changing and evolving, keeping pace with the latest skills and knowledge is high on the agenda at the University of Northampton. Our specialist team of academics are committed to upskilling and developing post-graduate and working professionals through a range of accredited and non-accredited courses, supporting you to achieve your goals and progress your career. We also understand that building your skills in a way that suits your busy lifestyle is essential and therefore have a range of options available from short skills sessions and study days to standalone modules.

Find out more information about applying on our health CPD study apply page.

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Advanced Assessment and Clinical Reasoning

For those who wish to acquire an expert knowledge base, complex decision-making skills and clinical competences to advance the holistic management of patient care.

Advanced Dementia Care

Aimed at key staff working with people who are living with dementia and their carers to enhance the knowledge of leaders and managers in health and social care provision.

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Allied Health Professional (AHP) Support Worker CPD

This flexible course offers AHP support workers the chance to develop and progress in their current role. One day course available.

Assessment and Management of Minor Illness

This module is designed to support the attainment of the underlying principles required to autonomously assess and manage minor illness across the age spectrum.

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Assessment and Management of Minor Injury

This module is designed to support the attainment of the underlying principles required to autonomously assess and manage minor injuries across the age spectrum.

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Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Designed for unqualified teachers or others who work in a Mainstream school or Academy, Free School, Independent School, Pupil Referral unit, Special School.

Close up of a heart monitor in the Simulation Lab. It is in a real-life looking Nursing ward.

Becoming a Professional Advocate (PA)

A 20-credit level 7 module developed with NHS England and NHS Improvement to support your development to become a Professional Advocate (PA).

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Clinical Leadership and Human Factors

Understand and apply clinical leadership skills to reflect the essential need for safe, effective and caring clinical practice.