1. Key Information
- Award Titles Qualifications:
Level 3 Certificate Adult Nursing, Level 4 Certificate Adult Nursing, Level 5 Certificate Adult Nursing, Level 6 Certificate Adult Nursing
- Length of Programme:
Level 3 – 6 Months, Level 4 – 6 Months, Level 5 – 6 Months, Level 6 – 6 Months
- Mode(s) of Study:
Full Time / Part Time
- Mode of Delivery:
Live (Online) Delivery
- Language of Study:
English
2. Programme Summary
Val delivers high-quality, innovative nurse education. The Adult Nursing programme, developed with practice partners, service users, and students, adopts a student-centered approach to learning, teaching, and assessment. It is challenging and inspiring, preparing students for professional nursing roles.
3. Programme Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Provide diverse learning opportunities integrating theory and practice to achieve eligibility as a Registered Adult Nurse.
- Develop competent, compassionate professionals who practice in accordance with the Code.
- Facilitate holistic, person-centered care knowledge and skills across the lifespan.
- Empower students as reflective, resilient lifelong learners in diverse healthcare environments.
- Promote health and prevent illness through individual and community empowerment.
- Enhance communication and relationship management skills for collaborative healthcare.
- Foster leadership and decision-making skills for effective nursing care delivery.
- Encourage equitable and compassionate care respecting patients' dignity and preferences.
4. Programme Structure
| Level |
Modules |
Exit Awards |
| Foundation / Level 3 |
- Core Academic Skills for Health and Social Care
- Personal Development and Teamworking in Health and Social Care
- Communication in Health and Social Care
- Evidence within Health and Social Care
- Enquiry Based Care
- Introduction to Ethics in Health and Social Care
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| Level 4 |
- Introduction to Professional Practice in Nursing
- Fundamental Skills for Nursing
- Essential Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
- Pharmacology and Numeracy in Nursing
- Understanding Health, Illness, Disability and Diversity Across the Lifespan
- Becoming an Adult Nurse
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| Level 5 |
- Approaches to Research Methods, Appraisal, and Application in Nursing
- The Professional Context of Nursing
- Understanding Health Conditions in Adult Nursing
- Assessing Needs and Planning Care for Adult Nursing
- Developing Competence in Adult Nursing
- Progressing in Practice
- Option Modules (1): Socio-cultural Aspects of Care, Sexual Health, Infant Feeding Practice in Healthcare, Elective Placement
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| Level 6 |
- Leading, Managing, and Supervising Care
- Medicines Management
- Coordinating Complex Care in Adult Nursing
- Advancing Nursing Care
- Preparing for Registration in Adult Nursing
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