Staffordshire University Centre of Excellence Health Prospectus by Staffordshire University

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

IN HEALTHCARE

EDUCATION

2017 ENTRY GUIDE

AWAITING IMAGES WELCOME TO THE HOME OF EXCELLENCE Our Centres of Excellence in Healthcare Education in Shrewsbury and Stafford have recently undergone an extensive £5.5million refurbishment. So you’ll be trained using the latest technology, including a simulated operating theatre and a dedicated healthcare library, alongside students who are all studying healthcare of some kind.

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Why Staffs Good times in great places Social schedule A close community

Dedicated facilities

Accomodation

15 More bang for

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your buck

All the support you need Placements

18 What our Health

staff say

Fees

24 Application process

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UCAS points and what they mean

We are committed to academic excellence and have a highly supportive and experienced teaching team who are skilled practitioners from a range of backgrounds. Not only do they teach, they are also involved at a local and national level in their areas of specialism.

Dr. Nigel Thomas Dean of Health Sciences

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION

Alongside our academic values is our emphasis on outstanding levels of student support. We have an open door policy, and all students are encouraged to ask for assistance from academics who are trained to support your individual needs. Whatever you need, you’ll find the support is ready and waiting, with resources such as student counselling and your own personal tutor and placement mentor.

INDUSTRY LEADING FACILITIES

In fact, we offer more in every way. From outstanding placements and your DBS checks to uniform and a monthly funded social schedule, designed to fit around placements and studies. We make sure your fees go further.

DIVERSE PLACEMENTS

Most importantly, by the time you’re ready to leave you’ll have the qualifications and the edge you need to stand apart from the competition in the world of healthcare. Proven by our great employment rates.

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT

IMMERSIVE HEALTHCARE EXPERIENCE

Courses Available

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WHYSTAFFS?

THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF REASONS TO COME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY, BUT WE’VE PICKED OUR TOP 12 FOR YOU:

Dedicated healthcare facilities- we have some of the best resources you will find in any university all focused around healthcare.

Simulated learning- a great opportunity to practice your skills in a safe environment using advanced equipment such as 3G mannequins.

Investment in Stafford- the town is really changing, from the £70 million Riverside development to a new six-screen Odean cinema.

Shrewsbury – there’s loads to do on your doorstep, such as the Old Market Hall, Darwin Shopping Centre, the Museum & Art Gallery and Shrewsbury Castle.

Experienced lecturers – our outstanding staff will share a wide range of theoretical and real-world experience.

Great placements – in a wide range of contexts, such as hospital wards, community settings and specialist units.

Employability- 95% of Nursing and Midwifery graduates are in work or further study within 6 months of graduation .

V Festival at Weston Park - just a 30-minute drive away. Alton Towers Resort is only 20-minutes drive away.

Cost of living – we’re one of the most affordable places to study in the country.

Green spaces – Stafford and Shrewsbury Park, Trentham Gardens, Monkey Forest, and loads more parks to explore.

Fully funded fun – get stuck into a social schedule created by healthcare students, and paid for by the University.

Exceptional student support, from academic to personal right from the start.

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GOOD TIMES

IN GREAT PLACES Coming to university isn’t just about where you study and where you stay. It’s about getting to know your new surroundings, near and far. Our Centres of Excellence are both located in great towns, just an hour away from the city of Stoke-on-Trent. And because they’re in the centre of the country you also have easy access to London, other cities further north like Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds, as well as some fabulous surrounding countryside. But you don’t have to go that far to have fun. Here are just some of things you’ll be able to explore on your doorstep. Stafford The historic county town of Stafford offers students based at our Centre of Excellence at Blackheath Lane everything they might want on their doorstep. If you and your mates are out on the town, Casa, Couture and Revolution have all the right ingredients for a proper party night, or if you’re in the mood for live music

just head down to The Grapes. For daytime retail therapy there’s Guildhall Shopping Centre, and culture vultures have plenty of choice, including the Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford Castle and a new cinema which is coming soon.

Chiquito, Nando’s and Pizza Express. There’s also a Cineworld for when you need your blockbuster fix. The city centre has a great high street to explore too, and if you fancy going further afield there are markets six days a week in Newcastle-under- Lyme.

Shrewsbury Our Shrewsbury campus students have just as much to explore. With Shrewsbury Market, the Old Market Hall and Darwin Shopping Centre, you won’t be short of ways to treat yourself. And if you’re not in the mood for shopping, there are loads of great places to eat and drink, or soak up some culture. You’ve even got your own castle.

Days Out Take your mind off your studies with the thrilling and chilling rides at Alton Towers Resort, one of the UK’s best theme parks, where you’ll regularly find 2-for-1 student offers. Or you can save all your excitement for when V Festival comes around in the summer, one of the largest festivals in the country. For more regular entertainment, you can catch some Premier League football with Stoke City at the Bet 365 Stadium.

Treat Yourself If you want to travel further afield, Stoke-on-Trent has loads of great places to while away your free time. intu Potteries is a brand new leisure centre with high street shops, independent boutiques and all your favourite places to refuel, like Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Bon Pan Asian,

If you’re hankering for something more adventurous, why not travel to Trentham to meet the residents at the Monkey Forest? If that gets you in the mood for some highwire action, head for the High Ropes at Aerial Extreme round the corner, or Longton for some world class indoor climbing at Awesome Walls.

Getting Some Fresh Air If your brain needs a break and you feel like escaping the hustle and bustle, both Shrewsbury and Stafford have their own gorgeously green parks, or you could try Stafford Castle or Cannock Chase or a bit more adventure. And if you want some serious adventure, the Peak District is less than an hour away by car.

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SOCIAL SCHEDULE

To bring a sense of community to our campuses we offer a fully funded social schedule designed by healthcare students for healthcare students. It’s a monthly calendar full of events, trips and outings, so you can build friendships that last a lifetime. There’s everything from salsa lessons and cocktail evenings, to volunteering days and rounders tournaments, at times that will always fit in with your studies.

Trip to Alton Towers

JUNE

Cocktail evening at Revolution Stafford

Volunteering day at a Stafford charity

Rounders tournament and picnic with healthcare students

Bring your family and friends to our Centre of Excellence BBQ!

A CLOSE

COMMUNITY Both our Centre of Excellence campuses have been tailormade to foster a close community atmosphere, which will make your time studying more productive, more rewarding, better supported and a whole lot more fun. Because of each campus’ dedicated nature, every student you encounter will be studying healthcare in some way. So you can share experiences and learn from each other every step of the way. This is true of our shared accommodation in Stafford too, where you’re guaranteed to be living with fellow students on health profession courses. From sharing placement travel together, to getting a peaceful nights sleep and quiet study time, sharing space with your fellow students ensures your university lifestyle fits perfectly with your studies.

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Enabling our students to relax and enjoy time when they’re not studying is just as important to us as the studies themselves. Which is why we have a dedicated, fully funded social schedule to bring our healthcare students together.

I SOCIALISE WITH MY FELLOW COURSE STUDENTS A LOT! WE GO INTO THE LIBRARY FOR GROUP WORK AND INTO DUDLEY’S CAFÉ FOR LUNCH AND A CHAT. Tandiwe Mawonedzo, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, 2nd Year

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I CAME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY BECAUSE IT HAS UP-TO-DATE LEARNING MATERIALS, FANTASTIC EXPERIENCED TUTORS AND IT PROVIDES GOOD LEARNING SUPPORT 10

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Skills labs and real-world environments Across the Faculty of Health Sciences we have five clinical skills laboratories, offering a safe environment to teach practical skills. Not only do they look identical to real-life hospital wards, they also provide students with the chance to use some of the most advanced equipment used in practice. By enhancing your confidence and ability in core clinical skills, we can improve your learning experience and patient safety.

DEDICATED FACILITIES,

BUILT AROUND YOU

All our students have access to our range of SimMan© mannequins. The robots can be programmed to have a range of medical conditions, from heart disease to constipation, high blood pressure to a racing pulse. Some even give birth! You’ll use them to learn everything from basic life support to naso-gastric tube insertion, in a safe, low risk environment.

We’re very proud of our dedicated Centres of Excellence, and it’s not hard to see why. Following our extensive investment all students based here are now trained using state-of-the-art technology in specially designed spaces for the ultimate immersive experience.

Paramedic students will also get to hone their skills in our very own training ambulance and fully-furnished ‘house’ environment. Working their way through medical scenarios, these facilities come complete with audio and video recorders, enabling our students to reflect on their performance for future development.

Our Library The heart of any place of study is the library, and the research facilities we now offer at Stafford and Shrewsbury are second to none. Equipped with outstanding spaces for private and collaborative group study, our libraries aren’t just about books. You’ll have access to a massive resource of journals and online information, all of it tailored to the needs of our healthcare students. As well as the most up to date books, publications, eResources, journals, specialist and rare materials, you’ll benefit from our experienced and friendly library staff. They can answer your IT queries, help you to access resources, show you how to research for your assignments and even help with referencing. Everything is designed to guide and support you throughout your studies, and help you on your way to success.

Social space Studying isn’t just about tuition, which is why our Centres of Excellence sites both have dedicated spaces for you to study and socialise. When you need a change of pace, you’ll find comfortable seating, eating areas, TVs, magazines and books.

I CAME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY BECAUSE IT HAS A GOOD PASS RATE AND HIGH EMPLOYABILITY.”

Dudley’s cafe Enjoy a range of hot and cold food at our newly refurbished on-campus café Dudley’s. Serving freshly ground coffee and scrumptious cakes, it’s the perfect location to unwind between lectures. Fancy something a little bigger? Many of our students visit The Knot and Plough pub, which is located on Blackheath Lane, where you will find fresh daily carveries and a selection of classic pub meals.

Lewis Clemson, Operating Department Practice DipHE, 2nd Year.

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I LOVE LIVING IN HALLS! ME AND ALL MY FLATMATES REALLY GET ALONG. THE KITCHEN AND LIVING AREAS ARE THE HEART OF THE FLAT AND WE SPEND MOST OF OUR TIME IN THERE.

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK We understand that making the decision to start university can be daunting. Many students worry about the financial implications of starting a new course. It’s important to us here at Staffordshire University that you feel equipped with knowledge when embarking on your journey. That’s why we aim to give you more, from DBS checks and uniform to Microsoft Office and online training tools. We make your fees work hard. All our healthcare students receive: Nursing and Midwifery students receive a minimum of 2,300 hours of theory based teaching and 2,300 hours of supported practice experience

HOME SWEET HOME We’ll help you feel at home in no time in our shared accommodation. One of the ways we’ll do that is by making sure you’re living with fellow health profession students, studying on a similar course to you. This means you’ll have a lot in common – not least the way that you’ll want to structure your studies and lifestyle. So whoever you find you’re living with, they’ll be in tune with you from day one. Whether you’re used to going it alone or it’s your first time away from home, this will definitely be one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of your life. And if you’re studying at our Centre of Excellence in Stafford, we have lots of modern, freshly refurbished houses near to the campus, each with its own kitchen, living, garden and bathroom facilities for four sharing residents. Each room is on a 44 week License Agreement, so you won’t need to move out over breaks and holidays either.

Paramedic students receive a minimum of 1,500 hours of theory based teaching and 1,500 of supported practice ODP students receive a minimum of 1,200 hours of theory based teaching and 1,800 hours of supported practice experience experience Individual personal tutors Mentors to support your learning in practice Free DBS and uniform

The opportunity to work in a variety of NHS and non-NHS settings, in a variety of clinical settings Teaching centred around state of the art simulation equipment and interactive mannequins Recently refurbished formal and informal teaching and social spaces in bespoke teaching facilities A ‘real world’ teaching location as part of Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site A bespoke library facility for Health Professionals Access to research articles and journals to support your studies Access to our Wellbeing Advisory Service Access to Lynda.com an online training tool Microsoft Office 365 (worth £120) Adobe Creative Suite (worth £1,700) ASK- Assignment Survival Kit (priceless).

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ALL THE SUPPORT YOU NEED FROM DAY ONE

Student Wellbeing and Support We take your wellbeing and happiness very seriously, and have taken great care designing the most supportive study environment we can. From our academic open door policy to our busy social calendar that allows you to chat through how you’re getting on with your peers, we’ll make it easy for you to adapt and enjoy your new life at university from beginning to end. Hopefully you won’t have any problems while you’re here, but if you do help is never far away. Whether it’s an academic issue, something financial, personal or about your wellbeing, we have an exceptional team ready to help. Within our Student Services team we have trained Counsellors on hand for you to talk to confidentially about anything. Our Wellbeing Advisory Service also offers live chat, text and bespoke appointments whenever you need them. Student Enabling Team For any students with disabilities or learning difficulties, our Student Enabling Team are on hand to make sure you have all the study-related support and advice you need. Supporting them are a number of peer mentors who are students with disabilities themselves, and who are available to link up with new students to help them settle in. Every year our 180 student support workers provide around 40,000 hours of support work – so you won’t be short of a helping hand! Placement Mentors When you come to do your placement, you’ll also have your own Placement Mentor. They will be on-hand 24/7 to help with any placement issues you have, from travel and distressing situations to academic and practice support. If you just need a bit of general advice, our team of Student Guidance Advisors are available for drop-ins or booked appointments. If they can’t help, they’ll be able to point you in the direction of someone who can. You can also visit our friendly University Chaplain any time for advice, or just a bit of a chat. Care Leavers If you’re joining us from care, we’ve got plenty of support on hand to help you get settled and feel confident in reaching your goals. We work closely with the Buttle Trust, and are committed to raising aspirations and helping as many people as possible go to university and succeed in their studies. You can find out more about the Buttle Trust at www.buttleuk.org and our own support services at www.staffs.ac.uk/study/support/

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THE SKILLS LABS ARE FAB AND THE SIM PEOPLE MAKES IT FEEL LIKE I’M WORKING WITH REAL PATIENTS

THE PLACEMENT YOU WANT WITH THE SUPPORT YOU NEED

Victoria Talbot, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing 2nd Year

Delivering healthcare as a Nurse, Midwife, Paramedic or Operating Department Practitioner requires the highest standards of training. That’s why fifty percent of your time will be spent working in ‘real life’ environments. Our practice placements take place in a diverse mix of locations and disciplines. Learning in such a wide range of contexts, from hospital wards and community settings to specialist units, will give you a great point of difference when applying for jobs.

Placements on offer in non-NHS settings are generally with charity, private or voluntary organisations, such as hospices and nursing homes. Paramedic students will get placements across West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust, with some additional time inside the hospital to give you a broader knowledge of every aspect of the trust’s operations.

But as well as offering the widest breadth of placements available, we also offer the most supportive process possible including having your own mentor, who will be on hand to make sure every minute of your placement is as fulfilling as possible. The uniqueness of our placement circuit gives our students access to multiple NHS Hospital and Community Trusts, and non-NHS organisations across Shropshire and Staffordshire. These include: University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust South Staffordshire and Shropshire Mental Health Foundation NHS Trust Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Leighton Hospital

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Thanks to a truly diverse range of partner organisations, every student will gain a wealth of different experiences and learning opportunities. Whatever your specialism, you’ll get to practice in a caring, compassionate, confident and competent manner, entering the job market with a clear edge over the competition. Your placement mentor Qualified mentors play a pivotal role in supporting our students in practice, as well as assessing you throughout that time. They will be responsible for planning and co-ordinating your whole learning experience, balancing the amount of direct supervision you require against independent learning. Wherever you live we can help advise and support you in your travel arrangements. We’ll even reimburse your mileage if the distance to your placement exceeds the distance you normally travel to your university base.

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WHAT OUR

HEALTH STAFF SAY

WE KNOW ALL OUR STUDENTS BY NAME AND TRY AND TAILOR THEIR PROGRAMME IF THEY EVER STRUGGLE Traci Hudson, Lead Midwife for Education

“My teaching ethos is to try not to preach information at my students but to incorporate them in discussions, glean knowledge and expertise from them to enhance learning. I involve students in the structure of the session, providing some guided independence and ownership of their learning. I make sessions interactive, facilitating learning that is more encompassing and modern with the aim of engagement” Alexandra McNally, Lecturer in Health and Social Care and Community Nursing

“Students are supported in a variety of different ways, we operate an ‘open door’ policy in midwifery; however we are aware that time is precious to our students so we also offer other modes of support including email, Skype or even our excellent academic Facebook group. This level of support works, we know all of our students by name and try to tailor their programme if they are struggling.” Traci Hudson, Lead Midwife for Education

“Our operating theatre labs help simulate real-life clinical experiences students will encounter during their placement. We take them through every aspect of anaesthetic, surgical and post anaesthetic care, using advanced equipment such as surgical scrub sinks, surgical instruments, anaesthetic machines and 3G mannequins.”

IT GIVES ME GREAT SATISFACTION TO KNOW I HAVE BEEN PART OF THE STUDENTS’ JOURNEY, SEEING THEM GROW AND DEVELOP INTO CONFIDENT, CARING PROFESSIONALS Karen Griffiths - Senior Lecturer Children’s Nursing

Angela Woolliscroft Lecturer in Operating Department Practice

“Having relevant clinical experience from previous employment provides credibility to the course, and enables me to tailor student learning experiences giving them an insight into what they may encounter during clinical practice.” Mark Garratt, Senior Lecturer Paramedic Science

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A FOND MEMORY OF MINE WAS BEING A PART OF AN URGENT TRANSFER TO THE MATERNITY WARD, FOR AN EMERGENCY C-SECTION. AFTER ALL THE RUSHING AND NOISE, WE WERE THERE TO WELCOME A HEALTHY BABY INTO THE WORLD, AND SEE THE MOTHER RECOVER WELL. M, Staten. Paramedic Student.

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FEES From 1 August 2017 new students in England on most nursing, midwifery and allied health professional pre-registration courses will have access to the standard student support package of tuition fee loans and support for living costs, rather than getting an NHS grant. Although this means that students will now need to cover the cost of their course, there will be additional spaces available at Staffordshire University, giving you a higher chance of securing a place! Lots of people worry about whether university is affordable. It’s important to know that you don’t have to pay money upfront: tuition and living cost loans work like a tax on earnings above a certain amount and aren’t like a commercial or payday loan. So if you want to go to university you can afford to go. At Staffordshire University, we believe Higher Education should be open to anyone and everyone - people with a range of experiences and from diverse backgrounds. So it makes sense that there are different ways to help fund it all. From student loans to grants that you don’t have to pay back, there are options available. Tuition Fee Loan This is a loan provided by the Government to cover the cost of your tuition. There’s no credit check involved - as long as you’re studying towards your first degree, you’ll be eligible for a Tuition Fee Loan. This means that you don’t have to find the money to pay for your tuition costs before or during your course. Maintenance Loan Also available from the Government, a Maintenance Loan helps cover the cost of living while you study. Things like accommodation, food, travel and course materials. You have to apply for this loan and the amount you get is based on where you live, what you study and your household income. As well as loans that you’ll have to pay back once you leave university, other non-repayable financial support might be available to help with the cost of living while you study. Special Support Grants The Special Support Grant is specifically for students who have extra requirements. So if you’re a single parent, have disabilities or are affected by other special circumstances, then this kind of grant is for you. Any funding received through a Special Support Grant won’t affect how much Maintenance Loan you’re entitled to. For further information on the funding changes expected within the healthcare sector, make sure you look at the independent advice available at www.thefundingclinic.org.uk before you make a decision.

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APPLICATION PROCESS Apply for up to 5 courses by

UCAS JANUARY DEADLINE RECEIVED

OFFERS?

NOT RECEIVED THE OFFER YOU WANTED? CHANGED YOUR MIND?

GOT YOUR RESULTS?

APPLY VIA

UCAS EXTRA

Late Feb – early July. Gives you another chance to apply.

NOT MET THE CONDITIONS OF YOUR OFFER?

CONDITIONAL OFFERS UNCONDITIONAL OFFER

SELECT FIRM ACCEPTANCE & INSURANCE ACCEPTANCE

DON’T PANIC CALL US...

READY TO APPLY YOURSELF The application process is important for you and us. It’s a way for us both to decide whether the course is suitable for you. You want a great career, and we want great future healthcare professionals! So we check that we’re both on the same page in a number of ways: Personal statement and reference Interviews Group tasks Maths and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service check)

ENROLMENT WELCOME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

CLEARING

The UCAS clearing process gives students another opportunity to find a place.

MISSED THE UCAS DEADLINE?

What skills are we looking for? Healthcare education is a demanding field which requires dedicated, empathetic and skilled professionals. Many of our students have dreamt about working in this field for many years and studying with us means they are one step closer. So what skills and personality traits do excellent healthcare professionals have?

A handy tip for your interviews… As part of our interview process we’re committed to ensuring all prospective students meet the NMC 6Cs and NHS constitution values. Care Compassion Competence Communication

At Staffordshire University we’re looking for:

Courage

Commitment

Empathy Passion

So it’s essential to demonstrate evidence of these traits in your interview and application form!

Don’t worry, apply via UCAS until the end of June and if we have vacancies left on your course we’ll consider your application. We accept CLEARING applications from mid July. Visit: www.staffs.ac.uk/clearing

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UCAS POINTS AND WHAT THEY MEAN

There are several different ways to study at Staffordshire University. But with so many different qualifications available, it’s important to have one scale to measure them against. That’s where UCAS points come in.

UCAS are currently changing the way their tariff points system works. The new tariff points will apply to you if you’re currently in Year 12 or S5 in Scotland (or younger), and are thinking about applying to start uni or college in September 2017.

The UCAS tariff converts the grades you achieve in exams into points. That way when it comes to the assessment and application process a wide range of qualifications can be compared and considered. For some courses, specific subjects and grades – rather than just points – may also be required.

There are a few different tables here to help you see how your grades convert into UCAS points, so you can start working out exactly what you need to open the door to your future. For all the latest UCAS conversion information, visit www.staffs.ac.uk/ugentryrequirements

BTEC QUALIFICATIONS (QCF) (SUITE OF QUALIFICATIONS KNOWN AS NATIONALS)

IBO CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER LEVEL GCE AND VCE GCE AND VCE GCE and AVCE Double Award

A Level with additional AS

GCE A Level and AVCE

POINTS

H7 H6 H5 H4 H3 H2 H1

56 48 32 24 12 0 0

Diploma

90 credit Diploma

Subsidiary Diploma

POINTS

DISTINCTION

112

MERIT

PASS

CACHE LEVEL 3 AWARD, CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA IN CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION*

GRADE Extended Diploma

GRADE

Certificate

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

GRADE

UCAS POINTS AWARD

D*D*D*

168

D*D*D

160

D*DD

152

A*A*

112

A*A

104

IBO CERTIFICATE IN STANDARD LEVEL

DDD

144

GRADE

POINTS

DDM

128

S7 S6 S5 S4 S3 S2 S1

DMM

A*A

72 AA

BC DD

56 52

B DD

40 34

C DE

32 30

D EE

24 22

UCAS TARIFF POINTS

GRADE

DIPLOMA IN FOUNDATION STUDIES (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media)

24 16 12

MMM

D*D*

112

D*D

104

D*D

D*D*

0 0

MMP

IBO CERTIFICATE IN EXTENDED ESSAY GRADE

POINTS

A B C D E

12 10 8 6 4

MPP

POINTS

A B C D E

12 10 8 6 4

144

120

IBO CERTIFICATE IN THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE GRADE

DIPLOMA

64 DM

PPP

CERTIFICATE

PP P

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KEY FACTS UCAS code:

Shrewsbury B740 – September 2017 B743 – March 2017 Stafford B742 – September 2017 B741 – March 2017

Duration:

3 years full-time

Location:

Stafford/Shrewsbury

Entry Requirements:

We use UCAS points in our offer making and welcome a wide range of qualifications. Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics, English and Science at Grade C or above. A levels: BBC BTEC: DMM Access awards (60 credits, with 45 at Merit Level 3) All applicants are individually assessed and a range of qualifications are accepted, so applicants are invited to enquire directly with the School.

Accreditation:

Nursing and Midwifery Council.

BSc (Hons) NURSING PRACTICE (ADULT)

BSc (Hons) NURSING PRACTICE (CHILD)

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE OVERVIEW

COURSE OUTLINE

Nursing Practice (Adult) degree is delivered over an extended academic year of 45 weeks with 50% based in clinical practice across a variety of hospital and community settings.

Year 1 (Core) • Professional Values, Attitudes and Behaviour • Evidence in Contemporary Health Care • Clinical Skills for Nursing • Adult Nursing Practice

Our Nursing Practice (Child) degree will give you the chance to work with children and their families in a variety of healthcare settings. It’s ideal if you want to gain an academic qualification that will make you eligible to register as a children’s nurse.

It’s ideal if you want an internationallyrecognised nursing qualification to work in the UK or abroad. You’ll be required to travel to placements in various locations and work shifts across the 24-hour period to gain the full range of learning experiences. Adult nursing is concerned with the care of people over 18. Your work could range from providing care during a time of sudden or severe illness, to helping someone manage an illness they’ll live with for the rest of their life. It could also involve promoting good health within the community, as well as hospitals.

Year 2 (Core) • Evidence-based Nursing Practice Skills • Care of the Older Adult • Community-based Care • Developing Adult Nursing Practice Year 3 (Core) • Competent Adult Nursing Care • The Graduate Nurse (Adult Field)

You’ll get to experience a range of clinical placements in the community, in acute settings and the independent sector. You’ll be prepared to enter a rewarding, challenging and fulfilling career, with the opportunity for lifelong-learning and further development.

From day one, you’ll focus your chosen field of nursing and you’ll start to develop the essential care skills you need. You’ll integrate theory with practice by completing a variety of clinical placements. As you progress through the course, you’ll gain more skills and knowledge, and upon graduation be eligible to register as an Adult Nurse. Employment opportunities for nurses are varied and exciting. Our graduates find employment with a range of local and national employers in both the NHS and independent sectors, while others find opportunities abroad. An interview, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health screening form part of our selection process. You must also sign the Health and Social Care awards Contract of Professional Behaviour at the start of the programme.

With support from a highly motivated team of academics, you’ll be encouraged to make the most of your learning experience and you’ll complete the first step towards becoming a registered children’s nurse.

I CAME TO STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY BECAUSE IT HAS UP-TO-DATE LEARNING MATERIALS, FANTASTIC EXPERIENCED TUTORS AND IT PROVIDES GOOD LEARNING SUPPORT Jayne Rowntree [Student Academic Representative] BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing 2nd Year

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS

Graduates from our Nursing Practice (Adult) degree have followed a diverse range of career pathways in a wide variety of clinical specialisms and roles. These range from staff nurse in an acute hospital or community-based setting, to specialist practitioner in areas such as cancer care, sexual health, longterm condition management or older adult care.

If you enjoy being with children, working and communicating with people and you have a desire to help and care for individuals, this course could be for you. You’ll work collaboratively with children, young people, their families and other health and social care professionals.

KEY FACTS UCAS code:

Stafford B731 – September 2017 Please note: An interview, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health screening form part of our selection process. You will also need to sign the Health and Social Care courses Contract of Professional Behaviour at the start of the course.

MODULE OVERVIEW Year 1 (Core) • Professional Values, Attitudes and Behaviours • Evidence in Contemporary Health Care • Clinical Skills for Nursing • Children’s Nursing Practice Year 2 (Core) • Developing Children’s Nursing Practice • Valuing and Protecting Children • Evidence-based Nursing Practice Skills • Community-based Care Year 3 (Core) • Competent Children’s Nursing Practice • The Graduate Nurse (Children’s)

The course is delivered over an extended academic year of 45 weeks, with 50% based in clinical practice in a variety of hospital and community settings. You’ll be required to travel to placements in various locations and work shifts across the 24-hour period to gain the full range of learning experiences.

Duration:

3 years full-time

Location:

Stafford/Shrewsbury

Entry Requirements:

We use UCAS points in our offer making and welcome a wide range of qualifications. Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics, English and Science at Grade C or above A levels: BBC BTEC: DMM Access awards (60 credits, with 45 at Merit Level 3) All applicants are individually assessed and a range of qualifications are accepted, so applicants are invited to enquire directly with the School.

Accreditation:

Nursing and Midwifery Council

From day one, you’ll focus on studying your chosen field of nursing. You’ll combine theory with practice and you’ll start to develop the essential skills you need to deliver caring, comforting and compassionate nursing care with kindness to the child and their family. During your course, you’ll care for children from 0-18 years old, including healthy and acutely ill children, those with long-term conditions and also children with complex needs. When you finish the course, you’ll be eligible to register as a Children’s Nurse.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS

Employment opportunities for nurses are varied and exciting. Our graduates find employment with a range of local and national employers. They work in a variety of community and hospital settings, including general and specialist wards and departments. Some take the opportunity to use their internationally recognised qualification to work abroad.

KEY FACTS UCAS code:

Shrewsbury B763 - September 2017 Stafford B761 – March 2017 B760 – September 2017

Duration:

3 years full-time

Location:

Stafford/Shrewsbury Entry Requirements: We use UCAS points in our offer making and welcome a wide range of qualifications. Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics, English and Science at Grade C or above A levels: BBC BTEC: DMM Access awards (60 credits, with 45 at Merit Level 3) All applicants are individually assessed and a range of qualifications are accepted, so applicants are invited to enquire directly with the School.

Accreditation:

Nursing and Midwifery Council

BSc (Hons) NURSING PRACTICE (MENTAL HEALTH)

DipHE OPERATING DEPARTMENT PRACTICE

KEY FACTS

COURSE OUTLINE

Location:

This course will prepare you for many rewarding and challenging careers. You’ll work alongside mental health service carers and professionals. You will also experience a range of practice settings including: acute, community and specialist statutory and non-statutory mental health services during your work placements. Mental health nursing is a very varied career and can range from working with children and their families, to working with adults recovering from a range of mental health issues e.g. depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, substance misuse, eating distress, and dementia. If you enjoy working with people and have a passion to support those experiencing mental distress, our Nursing Practice (Mental Health) degree could be for you. The course has an excellent employment record. It’s delivered over an extended academic year (45 weeks) and you’ll need to travel to placements and work shifts across the 24hour periods to gain the full range of learning experiences.

Please note: An interview, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health screening form part of our selection process. You’ll need to sign the Health and Social Care awards Contract of Professional Behaviour at the start of the programme and annually until completion.

MODULE OVERVIEW Year 1 (Core) • Professional Values, Attitudes and Behaviour • Evidence in Contemporary Care • Clinical Skills for Nursing • Mental Health Nursing Practice   Year 2 (Core) • Evidence-based Nursing Practice Skills • Care of the Older Person • Community-based Care • Developing Mental Health Nursing Practice   Year 3 (Core) • Competent Mental Health Nursing Practice • The Graduate Nurse (Mental Health)

In Year 1, you’ll study an introduction to nursing care. You’ll develop the essential therapeutic skills needed to deliver caring and compassionate mental health nursing interventions. In Year 2 and Year 3, you’ll further develop your knowledge, skills and competency in relation to increasingly complex aspects of mental health care. You’ll also develop critical and independent thinking skills, and use the Behavioural Family Therapy (BFT) model certified by Meriden. Throughout the course, you’ll complete a variety of clinical practice placements, combining theory and practice equally – with a strong emphasis on integrating these two elements of your education. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register as a Mental Health Nurse.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS

Graduates from our Nursing Practice (Mental Health) degree work as registered mental health nurses in a range of community, inpatient and speciality services. This reflects the diversity of opportunities available. Many have continued to study at postgraduate level in related disciplines. Others have used their internationally recognised qualification to work abroad.

This two-year, full-time course combines academic study and clinical practice. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Operating Department Practitioner. Operating Department Practitioners play an essential role in the delivery of services in the operating theatre. They’re an important part of the theatre team and work alongside surgeons and anaesthetists to deliver high standards of perioperative care to patients.

MODULE OVERVIEW Year 1 (Core) • Foundations of Professional Practice • Foundations of Biological Sciences & Pharmacology • Foundations of Anaesthetic and Recovery Practice • Foundations of Surgical Practice Year 2 (Core) • Preparation for Professional Practice • Applied Anaesthetic and Recovery Practice • Applied Surgical Practice

On this course, you’ll spend approximately 60% of your time in clinical practice. You’ll have hands-on experience with patients to apply your theoretical knowledge. And your qualification could lead to roles in management, teaching or specialisation – in resuscitation, intensive care or accident and emergency environments. You’ll study: • Biological sciences • Health and social policy • The principles of perioperative care and practice • Operating department technology • Behavioural sciences • Legal, ethical and professional issues • Research and evaluation   You will have the opportunity to work in a range of surgical areas, including general and abdominal surgery; orthopaedics; obstetrics; and ear, nose and throat. These placements will be completed in a variety of local Staffordshire and Shropshire NHS Hospitals. Your tutors are experienced practitioners who bring real-life experiences to your learning using the most up-to-date skills and technologies. Within our state-of-the-art simulated operating theatre you will practice all your clinical skills, from the delivery of basic care through to managing emergency situations. This will enable you to reach a level of confidence and proficiency before carrying out procedures on real patients.

UCAS code: B902 Duration:

2 years full-time Stafford

Entry Requirements:

We use UCAS points in our offer making and welcome a wide range of qualifications. Typical UCAS Offer: 64 points / 72 points A levels: DDD, this equates to 72 points. BTEC: MPP, this equates to 64 points. GCSE passes at grade C or above in English, Maths and Science. Access to Higher Education Diploma - 60 Credits: 45 Level 3 at PASS and 15 Level 2/3 ACHIEVED. Evidence of study within the last five years. Staffordshire University Foundation Year in Health Studies.

THE SKILLS LAB IS AMAZING, IT REALLY HELPS YOU PREPARE FOR PLACEMENT MORE THAN CLASSROOM TEACHING. BEING ABLE TO INTERACT WITH THEATRE EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUMENTS REALLY HELPS YOU BROADEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE READY FOR BEING IN THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT. Lewis Clemson, DipHe Operating Department Practice, March 2015-2017

All Health and Social Care pre-qualifying programmes require Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) screening and Occupational Health clearance. Students are required to sign a contract of professional behaviour on commencement of the award. As we recruit to the values of the NHS constitution, our recruitment day will consist of a 30-minute numeracy test without the use of calculators and a group discussion activity. Applicants who pass the numeracy test and group activity will then have an individual interview. This ensures we recruit students with the necessary values and qualities for delivery of effective patient care.

Partnership:

This course is approved by Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS

Upon completion of the course, you will be a qualified Operating Department Practitioner eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Many graduates from our Operating Department Practice course have gone onto further study to develop their career, some have specialised in management or education, and others work overseas.

KEY FACTS UCAS code: B720 Duration:

3 years full-time

Location: Stafford

Entry Requirements:

We use UCAS points in our offer making and welcome a wide range of qualifications. Typical UCAS Offer: 120 points / 128 points, plus GCSE in Mathematics, English and Science (preferably Biology) at Grade C or above. A levels: BBB, this equates to 120 points (science and/or health care related subjects are preferred). BTEC: DDM, this equates to 128 points. OCR National: M1 or D2 Access awards (60 credits, with 45 at Level 3. 30 of which at DISTINCTION and 15 of which at MERIT)

Accreditation:

Nursing and Midwifery Council

BSc (Hons) MIDWIFERY PRACTICE COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE OVERVIEW

Our midwifery programme is designed to ensure you can register as a midwife upon successful completion and encourages a strong commitment to providing safe, evidence-based and woman-centred midwifery care.

Year 1 (Core) • Prenatal Care and the Midwife • Birth and the Midwife • Transition to Parenthood • Developing Skills for Midwifery Practice • Clinical Placements in Community and Midwife-led Units

During your first year, your learning will be focused on normality to maximise outcomes and to ensure that your skills and knowledge are consistent with midwifery philosophy. All of your placements will be focused on low-risk midwifery, attending placements in the community, as well as a wide variety of midwifery-led units in Staffordshire, Shropshire or Powys. This means you’ll have the opportunity to learn ‘true’ midwifery with less medical intervention. You will also have the opportunity to practice in our midwifery skills lab in our refurbished campus buildings. The second year develops your knowledge and skills in coordinating complex care. By having a strong understanding of normality, you will be able to recognise deviations from normal. You will experience a variety of high-risk placements, including some time in medical and surgical wards. As complex care requires multidisciplinary team working, there will be lectures by visiting professionals, and you will participate in our creative portfolio of inter-professional events. In your third year, you will develop your skills further year through research, leadership and critical thinking. You will also be encouraged to critically evaluate existing maternity provision and identify ways to improve care. Supported throughout by our team of midwifery lecturers, you will be expected to work more independently and demonstrate your graduate skills by organising your elective placement, produce student-led conferences and participate in student interviews.

Year 2 (Core) • Introduction to Medicine and Surgery • Developing Evidence-based Midwifery Care • Promoting Women’s Health and Wellbeing • Partnerships in Practice • Clinical Placements in Medicine, Surgery, Antenatal, Postnatal and Labour Ward Year 3 (Core) • Contemporary Midwifery Practice and Leadership • Promoting Neonatal Health • Research Methods and Appraisal for Midwifery Practice • Clinical Placements in Community, Neonatal Unit, Antenatal, Postnatal and Labour Ward • Elective Placement Experience A group activity interview, enhanced DBS check and occupational health screening (including TB, Hepatitis B and C, and HIV) form part of our selection process. All applicants are expected to demonstrate care, compassion, communication skills, competence, courage and commitment.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS

Successful completion of our Midwifery Practice degree will enable you to register as a midwife. You’ll then have the opportunity to follow a career in midwifery practice, research or education. Many graduates from this course work within NHS Trusts, HM Armed Forces, the private healthcare sector, or practice independently with some graduates securing employment abroad.

KEY FACTS UCAS code: B780 Duration:

Direct Entry pathway 2 years full-time Professional pathway 32 weeks

Location: Stafford

Entry Requirements:

We use UCAS points in our offer making and welcome a wide range of qualifications. Typical UCAS Offer: 64/72 points A levels: DDD, this equates to 72 points BTEC: MPP, this equates to 64 points Evidence of study within the last five years. A levels: DDD, this equates to 72 points BTEC: MPP, this equates to 64 points GCSE passes at grade C or above in English, Maths and Science. Access to Higher Education Diploma - 60 Credits: 45 Level 3 at PASS and 15 Level 2/3 at ACHIEVED. All applicants must be 18 years or over upon commencement of the programme Professional Pathway Direct application. Applicants must have a minimum of one year’s experience as an Ambulance Technician or equivalent and there must be support of the employing organisation.

Please note: Applicants must be able to fulfill the physical requirements of Practice Placement. Interview, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) screening and occupational health screening form part of our selection process for all applicants.

Accreditation:

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Partnership:

Clinical practice placements will be with West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust.

FdSc PARAMEDIC SCIENCE PRE-REGISTRATION PROGRAMME COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE OVERVIEW

Paramedics play an essential role in the delivery of patient care in the complex and dynamic pre-hospital care environment. The role requires the application of potentially life-saving clinical skills and the administration of drugs to support the physiological status of patients. This will often need to be achieved under emergency conditions and with patients from across the age spectrum who may be suffering from a variety of medical problems and/or traumatic injuries.

Year 1 (Core) Direct entry only • Introduction to Biological Sciences and Pharmacology for Paramedic Practice  • Foundations for Paramedic Practice  • Communication and Professional Issues for Paramedic Practice  • Introduction to Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice

As an expanding area of the NHS, new Paramedic roles and responsibilities are constantly being introduced with excellent employment and career prospects. Understanding pre-hospital care and related issues requires an appreciation of the interrelationship of a number of theoretical perspectives including those arising from the disciplines of philosophy, social sciences, humanities and the life sciences. Therefore this course incorporates key areas of biological sciences; health and social policy; behavioural sciences; legal, ethical and professional issues, and research and evaluation. Whilst a proportion of the course is devoted to essential underpinning theoretical principles, much of the time will be focused upon allowing you to practice the clinical skills you will learn within the safety of dedicated skills-labs, Staffordshire University’s fully kitted ambulance, and problem-based scenarios which are set within a variety of simulated settings (including a converted and furnished house which is fitted with video and audio facilities for training purposes). Whilst at university you will be taught by experienced paramedics and other pre-hospital educators – many of whom have had their work published in educational and paramedic related journals. You will also spend half of your time within the pre-hospital practice environment, linked to a paramedic mentor, who will guide and facilitate your development. Other placement opportunities are also available.

Year 2 (Core) • Direct Entry and Professional Pathway  • Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Paramedic Practice • Evidence-base Practice – Paramedic Science • Clinical Skills for Paramedic Practice  • Professional Paramedic Practice

I LOVE THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF THE JOB. ITS NOT 9-5 AND NO TWO DAYS ARE EVER THE SAME. BEING A STUDENT PARAMEDIC YOU RELY ON YOUR RELATIONSHIPS TO GET YOU THROUGH THE BAD TIMES. WHETHER ITS YOUR LECTURERS OR YOUR CREW, THERE’S ALWAYS SOMEONE THERE TO TALK TO Charlotte Fern, Paramedic Science FdSc, 2nd Year.

GRADUATE DESTINATIONS

This award meets the statutory requirements for paramedic education, and its successful completion enables you to apply for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Graduates can apply for employment within any NHS or private pre-hospital organisation. HCPC registration means you can use the protected title ‘Paramedic’ and will allow you to apply for a job with any Ambulance Service or private organisation within the UK. Opportunities to work abroad may also be available.

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