01 Oct 2026 (Available)
Apply by: 17 Sep 2026
New Session
Semester A
01 Oct 2026, 08 Oct 2026, 15 Oct 2026, 22 Oct 2026
28 Jan 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 14 Jan 2027
New Session
Semester B
28 Jan 2027, 04 Feb 2027, 11 Feb 2027, 18 Feb 2027
Course overview
This module is designed to support specialist community nurses with the development of their practice and to explore and adopt the NMC standards of proficiency. It will develop their understanding of specialist community nursing and will help to develop the skills and knowledge needed to complete their practice assessment document.
The aims of this module are to enable students to demonstrate a critical, systematic, research and evidence-based approach to specialist community nursing practice in primary care and community settings. Successfully achieve the standards of proficiency for registration as a Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards of Proficiency for Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualifications (2022).
Please note: this module cannot be taken as a standalone module (as per the Programme Specification) as it is part of the PGDip Specialist Community Nursing Programme.
Assessment
The Practice Assessment Document (PAD) is a portfolio of documentation supporting the achievement of the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Community Nursing Specialist Practice and programme outcomes. This assessment is practical pass/ fail
The student is required to complete a 2000-word reflective account of an activity related to one of the NMC proficiencies completed in supervised practice. The reflective account should include a summary of the activity, the learning achieved and the changes or improvement to practice as a result of the reflection. (Coursework 1)
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate professional, autonomous and accountable practice, adopting an inclusive approach to care at all times.
- Demonstrate a deep and systematic understanding of the principles and concepts underpinning a range of research methods in relation to specialist community nursing.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the proficiencies for registration as a Community Nurse Specialist Practitioner in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s Standards of Proficiency for Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualifications (2022).
- Demonstrate proactive and innovative practice, recognising the legal, regulatory and governance processes within the specialist field of community nursing.
- Demonstrate the ability to reflect on and implement any necessary change to their practice through the application of evidence-based and research-informed approaches.
Number of Learner Hours
Scheduled 12 hours
Independent 12 hours
Placement 1012 hours
What our students say
"Enjoyed the emotional intelligence session and wanted more of this"
"Students liked the reflection assignment as it allowed them to delve deeper into practice"
"Good to have the formative essay"
"Good to have reassurance"
"Loved the VR session"
This module can contribute to the following programme(s)
HSCSNGPPGD: PgDip Specialist Community Nursing (General Practice Nursing)
HSCSNIPDNPGD: PgDip Specialist Community Nursing with Integrated Prescribing - District Nursing
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Funding
£945.00
The price quoted above is for a 15 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
Dr Dawn Royall
Administrator
Allison Riley
Telephone
01707 824800
Course delivery
Blended
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Prerequisites
Must be a student on the Specialist Community Nursing programme.
Please note: this module cannot be taken as a standalone module (as per the Programme Specification) as it is part of the PGDip Specialist Community Nursing Programme.
DBS required
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