14Mar
Virtual and digitalCourse summary
The PGCert First Contact Practice is the taught route to becoming a recognised First Contact Practitioner (FCP). The taught route is underpinned by six main areas:
- Advancing knowledge and skills of First Contact Practice
- Utilising evidence-based practice
- Enhancing autonomous professional practice
- Enabling collaborative working
- Developing person-centred practice
- Facilitating continuous professional development
- you will need to have a supporting PCN / employer that supports your application for this course.
- a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) needs to be completed prior to your application.
Modules
Unit 1: Clinical Assessment and Reasoning for First Contact Practice (40 credits) Unit 2: First Contact Practice Stage 2 (20 credits)
Entry requirements
**What qualifications do I need** Applicants must meet the criteria for their relevant roadmap: MSK Roadmap – HCPC-registered physiotherapists or GOsC-registered Osteopaths, who have achieved a minimum of 5 years post-qualifying experience (3+ years minimum musculoskeletal experience) Paramedic Roadmap – HCPC-registered paramedic with 3-5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience Dietitian Roadmap HCPC-registered dietitian with typically 5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience Occupational Therapy Roadmap HCPC-registered occupational therapist with typically 5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience Podiatry Roadmap HCPC-registered podiatrist with typically 5 years post-registration/ post-graduate experience **Is there anything else that’s required** In addition, all applicants must be able to meet the following criteria - Support of their line manager to undertake the course - A suitable clinical mentor must be identified prior to unit 2 (First Contact Practice Stage 2 Placement) Please note: Some of the roadmaps require students to be required to complete E-LfH modules as stated in the roadmap before enrolling on the units.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £2490 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2490 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2490 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2490 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £2490 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £2490 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Health Sciences University
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF