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Course fees

£575.00

This is the cost per student. This unit can only be purchased as a full cohort of 15.

2025/26

Clinical Practice Profile

HCPD6057 Course fee: £575.00

20 Credits

Academic level: 6

Course overview

The aim of this flexible work-based learning unit is to evidence knowledge and skills developed in clinical practice in accordance with a set of requirements/competencies set by the clinical area. The requirements/competencies must be assessed by a mentor in practice using an accepted framework previously reviewed by the University.


Students can take this unit up to three times provided the competencies are different on each occasion.


This unit can only be purchased as a full cohort of 15 spaces and requires 100% attendance.


Learning outcomes

Having completed this unit the student is expected to:


1. Consistently perform the requirements of the area as outlined in its competency framework

2. Demonstrate independence, autonomy and accountability when undertaking the requirements of the area as outlined in their competency framework

3. Critically evaluate their knowledge and skills when carrying out the requirements of their specific health/social care field

4. Critically evaluate their personal abilities, knowledge, skills and levels of professional competence, recognising when to act independently, interdependently or when to be dependent on the interventions of other team members. 


Assessment


Students will submit a professional skills portfolio which demonstrates achievement of outcomes (3000 word equivalent)

Course details

Course leader

HSS-CPD Admissions

Course delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Applicants must be working in clinical practice. 


Normally students may enter Level 6 study if they have been awarded:


  • An Advanced Diploma, HND, Dip HE or Foundation Degree (awarded by a UK HEI or Edexcel or SQA)
  • An equivalent qualification (the learning outcome of which are demonstrably appropriate in terms of knowledge, understanding and skills) equivalent to 120 credits at Level 5

Why Choose BU?

Bournemouth Gateway Building is the home of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. Its 10,000 square metres of space has created a unified base for the faculty’s education, research and office activities, which previously took place across several buildings in the Lansdowne area. It is open and accessible to all BU students, staff and the community.

We have a long and close association with health and social care practice partners across the region and enjoy close relationships with Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust, University Hospitals Dorset and District Hospitals (Yeovil and Salisbury) and Dorset County Hospital.

We are an established, vibrant and supportive academic community of staff, clinical practitioners, students and service users. Our team of highly qualified nursing staff and social scientists are committed to developing the next generation of outstanding, skilled and compassionate practitioners, having been engaged in developing the nursing workforce for over 25 years.

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