The Programme

• Course Content

  This Postgraduate Certificate comprises three 20 credit modules:

  Orthopaedic and Fracture Trauma Principles and Skills (Semester 1) – This skills and principles module aims to build upon the registered nurses (RN) existing knowledge and skill set. It provides the RN student with an opportunity to critically appraise the key principles and pertinent skills used within orthopaedic and fracture trauma healthcare. It is positioned within the context of the person’s lifespan, individual healthcare needs together with equality, diversity and inclusion. Lecture, workshop and clinical based skills will be used to identify and critically appraise the key principles and skills which relate to musculoskeletal practice. Senior healthcare professionals within clinical practice and education will deliver / facilitate the student’s teaching and learning.

  Orthopaedic and Fracture Trauma Theory Across the Life Course (Semester 1) - This theory module aims to build upon the registered nurses (RN) existing knowledge. It provides the RN student with an opportunity to critically appraise the evidenced based theory which underpins current orthopaedic and fracture trauma healthcare. It is positioned within the context of the person’s lifespan, individual healthcare needs, together with equality, diversity and inclusion. Lecture and workshop will be used to identify and critically appraise the current theory which relates to musculoskeletal practice. Senior healthcare professionals within clinical practice and education will deliver / facilitate the student’s teaching and learning.

  HSN7076 – Evidence Based Practice - Students will examine the principles and seven step process of Evidence Based Practice, including reflection on practice, identifying topics of inquiry, forming searchable clinical questions, locating appropriate evidence sources, interpreting research quality, and evaluating how evidence informs decision making, quality improvement and practice development.

• Outcomes

  Upon successful completion of this course, students will graduate with a Post Graduate Certificate (PG Cert) in Advanced HealthCare Practice (Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing).  

• Delivery

  Students should note that delivery may be via blended learning, with a mix of online and face to face classes as detailed within the module timetable on Canvas.

  Autumn (AUT) teaching commences w/c Monday, 21 September 2026 (Week 1) and finishes w/c  Monday, 14 December 2026 unless otherwise advised.

  Spring (SPR) teaching commences w/c Monday, 18 January 2027 (Week 18) and finishes w/c Monday, 27 April 2027 unless otherwise advised.

  Venue for first class listed below - thereafter, students should check the Weekly Planner facility on QSIS for remaining venues.

  First Semester	(Day)	(Time)	TBC
  Second Semester			TBC

• Selection Criteria

  Applicants shall normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. 

  Applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) may be considered on a case-by-case basis where they can demonstrate evidence of successful study at Level 6 in a healthcare related subject. 

  Applicants must provide evidence of at least 20 CAT points at Level 3/6. Certificates must clearly state level of study and credit worthiness in order to meet the entry requirements. 

  In addition, applicants accessing postgraduate certificates must be working in the relevant clinical area. 

  International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website: Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)