29 Jan 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 01 Jan 2027
New Session
Semester B (Friday - Hybrid)
29 Jan 2027, 05 Feb 2027, 12 Feb 2027, 19 Feb 2027, 26 Feb 2027, 05 Mar 2027, 12 Mar 2027, 19 Mar 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027
14 May 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 16 Apr 2027
New Session
Semester C (Friday - Hybrid)
14 May 2027, 21 May 2027, 28 May 2027, 04 Jun 2027, 11 Jun 2027, 18 Jun 2027, 25 Jun 2027, 02 Jul 2027, 09 Jul 2027, 16 Jul 2027
Course overview
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The aims of this module are to enable students to take the lead in the rapidly changing diverse health and public health landscape while cultivating a culture of compassion, unwavering commitment to human rights, and health equity in their leadership approach. Students will acquire the essential skills and knowledge necessary to champion innovative solutions and implement influential policy changes in the field of children, young people and adults.
Furthermore, the module aims to encourage active community involvement, streamline project development, and nurture the creation of proficient teams that can maintain high quality standards and improve the results of population health initiatives. Additionally, the module strives to instil a strong dedication to data driven decision making and financial proficiency among public health nurses and specialist practice community nurses, all within the framework of sustainable innovation.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically assess and demonstrate the development of a high level of communication skills for effective leadership.
- Evaluate the application of leadership including compassionate leadership principles, recognising human rights’ relevance, co-designing public health priorities, and building community partnerships.
- Critically analyse and examine the promotion of innovation and autonomy in public health and community care.
- To critically assess the necessary change management process during innovation and the importance of actively engaging stakeholder.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse the strategic influence of public health policy, policy impact assessments, raising awareness, and employing persuasive strategies for stakeholders’ engagement.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse data, policy evaluation, and stakeholder engagement, showcasing effective leadership.
Assessment
Assessment: Presentation of an innovation which they could take forward and implement in practice 70%
Reflective account of leadership 30%
Number of Learner Hours
Scheduled 30 hours
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
HSCPHHVPGD: PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nursing - Health Visiting
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Funding
The price quoted above is for a 30 credit module in the 2026/27 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY.
Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here: https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Ms Karen Afford
Administrator
Allison Riley
Telephone
01707 824800
Course delivery
Face-to-face and online
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