Postgraduate Certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation and Care (Online)
This cutting-edge new programme will equip registered nurses working in neurological rehabilitation with the resources and skills to develop person-centred, partnership focussed, practice in the area of neurological care and rehabilitation of adults.
| Name | Postgraduate Certificate in Neurological Rehabilitation and Care (Online) |
| Start Date | September |
| Mode of Study | 1-2 years part-time |
| Programme Director | Colin Chandler |
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This programme will equip registered nurses working in neurological rehabilitation, through education and reflection on their own practice, with the resources and skills to develop person-centred, partnership focused, practice in the area of neurological care and rehabilitation of adults. Particular emphasis will be placed on exploring rehabilitation in relation to individuals aged 18 to 40 year olds who have suffered Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) or Stroke, a relatively neglected area in existing programmes.
Central to the programme is a truly holistic care-based approach, where we focus on the emotional, physical, cognitive, mental wellbeing and social needs of the individual, as well as those of their families and carers.
Why choose this programme?
This programme has been developed with funding from the RCN Foundation and in partnership with the Charity SameYou.
Every 5 seconds someone in the world will die of a stroke (World Stroke Campaign 2016). In England and Wales, a total of 1 million stroke survivors need post-acute care (Intercollegiate Stroke Working Party 2015). Although the incidence of stroke increases with age, 1 in 4 people who have a stroke is younger than 65 years old.
The Postgraduate Certificate enables nurses the opportunity to return to educational study whilst working clinically, to benefit from current theory, practice, research and innovation in nursing, health and social care practice. You will develop a critical understanding of contemporary health care with a specific focus in neurological rehabilitation and care. As such, the programme will equip you to start developing knowledge and skills to be a critically reflective practitioner, able to provide evidence-based practice in both a local and international context.
We work with international clinical partners in the field with an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on the mind and the body. In addition, we have a service user group working alongside the academics and students, providing insight, experience and voice, enhancing and informing the programme
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Beyond the programme
As a graduate of the University of Edinburgh and this programme, you will recognise the vision, purpose and value of making the world a better place, ensuring your actions and activities deliver positive change locally, regionally and globally.
Further Study Opportunities
The degree also provides an excellent foundation for you to step onto the MSc Advanced Nursing programme to further advance your professional career.
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