Programme Title

PgDip Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Postgraduate Diploma

Programme Code

NAM-PD-CC

UCAS Code

HECoS Code

100290

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Health Check Required

No

Portfolio Required

Interview Required

Mode of Study

Part Time

Type of Programme

Postgraduate

Length of Programme

2 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

120

Exit Awards available

Awarding Institution/Body

Queen's University Belfast

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Nursing & Midwifery

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 7

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

Midwifery (2009)

Accreditations (PSRB)

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

No

Programme Specific Regulations

Student progress, review and support procedures

Full- and part-time routes

Full-time students must normally complete the PG Diploma within one calendar year of first registration. Full-time students cannot undertake more than 120 credits of taught modules per academic year.

Part-time students must normally complete the PG Diploma within two years of first registration. A part-time student may not complete the PG Diploma within one year of the date of first registration cannot undertake more than 60 credits of taught modules per academic year. Part-time students would normally take 60 taught credits in years 1 and 2. The timetabling of optional and compulsory modules accommodates this pattern of delivery and ensures that students have access to appropriate modules in both semesters.

For further information refer to the CPAD Student Handbook.


Programme Structure, Levels, Modules and Credits

To qualify for the Postgraduate Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs students must take and pass modules worth a total of 120 CATS points.

The PG Diploma consists of taught modules of study. Students must successfully take and pass a total of seven to nine taught modules (120 CATS points), including: two compulsory cross-programme modules, two compulsory programme-specific modules; one compulsory research module and two to four optional modules that may be selected either from the cross programme modules or programme-specific modules.

Examinations

Students must pass 120 CATS points of taught modules, including all compulsory modules on the programme, to be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs.

The pass mark for all taught modules is 50%.

Students who fail one or more taught modules are permitted one further attempt to pass at the next available opportunity for a maximum mark of 50%.

The degree will be classified in accordance with the University General Regulations, Study Regulations, Mark Scales.

Candidates who pass all the taught modules, including all compulsory modules, but who fail to achieve a mark of at least 50% in the dissertation shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs.

Candidates who pass all the taught modules, including all compulsory modules, but who fail to submit a dissertation shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Health Needs.

Students with protected characteristics

No impediments to applicants for this programme.

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No
Students are subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations.

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Apply a constant and integrated approach to analysis, evaluation and synthesis of all levels of evidence relating to caring for children and young people with complex health needs

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Identify and offer advanced insights into complex and abstract ideas, arguments, theories and practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Nurture creative and original responses to challenges around caring for children and young people with complex health needs.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Identify, understand, interpret and evaluate theories and research and reflect on how these can inform interventions, care and practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Communicate at an advanced level to a range of audiences and adapt communication method to context and purpose.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Communicate effectively to peers and experts using critical dialogue in keeping with national standards and expectations within caring for children and young people with complex health needs.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Use a range of resources to support and enhance work at Masters level.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Exercise a level of autonomy and initiative in professional and equivalent activities

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Demonstrate leadership in tackling and solving problems and issues.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Work in ways that are reflective, self-critical and evidence-based.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Work with a range of students and academics from different disciplines.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Make informed judgements on emerging issues linked to practice.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, supervision, distance learning, directed and independent reading.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate a critical understanding of principal theories, principles and concepts of caring for children and young people with complex health needs in a range of contexts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Demonstrate a critical and advanced knowledge and understanding of policy and practice in caring for children and young people with complex health needs and supporting families.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be by written assignment and examination.

Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of evidence-based and evidence-informed practice, generated through personal study and investigation, which could make a contribution to the development of caring for children and young people with complex health needs.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of incorporating best available research evidence into practice in caring for children and young people with complex health needs and supporting families.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer-assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Demonstrate evidence of reflection on their experience and professional practice (where appropriate) in relation to caring for children and young people with complex health needs and supporting families.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Able to critically analyse and review relevant research and practice in the provision of health and social care to children and young people with complex health needs and their families.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.

Demonstrate the development and application of advanced knowledge, understanding and practices to caring for children and young people with complex health needs.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme will be supported by lectures, tutorials, group discussion forums, computer assisted learning, distance learning, directed and independent reading and supervision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will be through written assignment and examination.