Health Professional Education

University of Huddersfield
Postgraduate PgCert Part-time 1 Year HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studiesFood science and nutritionNursingParamedic science

About this course

This course is aimed at all healthcare professionals wishing to gain a recognised teaching qualification. It explores teaching and learning theory and practice within a national and international context. This will enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and abilities related to evidence-based learning and teaching and assessment, which you will be able to apply within a range of academic and health professional settings.

* There are opportunities to develop and enhance integration of scholarship, research and professional activities in relation to teaching and supporting learning through your demonstration of teaching hours.

* You will be taught by a team of passionate academics who have a wealth of skills, expertise and professional credibility. Keynote speakers will also contribute to the course to enhance your learning.

* You will be a taught in a stimulating and supportive learning environment that draws on expert knowledge, research and applied practice.

* Through continuing professional development processes, you will be supported to reflect on and continue to develop your current and ongoing knowledge, skills and competence as an educator. It also provides a medium for recording your progress, creating an effective professional portfolio and may be used to update your personal portfolio linked to professional body requirements. As well as helping you to achieve your individual career aspirations whilst ensuring quality provision for learners under your supervision.

Professional links and accreditation: The course is accredited by the Advance HE for Fellow status.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
3111 Laboratory technicians
2223 Speech and language therapists
2461 Social workers
3219 Health associate professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors

Course Details

Qualification
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Huddersfield
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies, Food science and nutrition, Nursing, Paramedic science