Course Summary

This course is for qualified healthcare professionals  who are new to general practice. The Introduction to General Practice module comprises of a range of learning units to prepare you for general practice.

A programme of  blended learning has been designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals new to general practice and includes live webinars and self directed learning that can be accessed as recorded presentations by experts in the field.

The course bundle includes 10 modules with learning units and encourages practice nurses to develop basic skills. It links to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP, 2012) General Practice Nurse Competencies.

Course Aims

This course aims to equip you with the core knowledge and skills to work in general practice.

Pre-Requisites

• Have a UK or overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification.
• Hold professional registration with the NMC, HCPC, GMC or Allied Health Professional Body or Council are encouraged to have an identified mentor in general practice to complete competencies.
• Work-based learning is central to the course. This approach allows you to manage and actively shape your own learning in the workplace, with the support of nurse mentors and primary care workforce tutors.
• Some of the learning units require completion of the pre -requisite ELFH modules to be completed before the live zoom session

What’s Included?

1. There are 10 modules which include :
   • Learning Units
   • Handouts
   • Recorded presentations
   • MCQs
2. Competency document
3. Live Webinars
4. Free place on chronic Disease Update
5. 6-months access to complete the course

Competencies

You should be employed in a role that will support development of your clinical skills during the programme.

Work in a clinical environment such as general practice with a suitably qualified mentor to support achievement of competencies.

You need to identify your mentor before starting the source.

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Practice Nursing

Module 2: Ethical and Legal Issues

• Module 3: Chronic Diseases Management
• Heartfailure and Hypertension

Diabetes for General Practice

Gill Dunn, Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Respiratory Conditions : COPD

Module 4: Immunisations – ZOOM Courses

• Module 8: Mental Health  Disorders
• Mental Health Disorders in Adults
• Mental Health Disorders in Adolescents and Children

Dr Balu Pitchiah, Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Leah Brennan, Psychologist

Module 10:Vulnerable Groups

• Safeguarding Adults at Risk
• Safeguarding Children Level 3

Lecturers : Fadzai Madingshaide Safeguarding Lead

Kenny Gibson, Director of Safeguarding NHS England