Next Professional Development Programme

“Developing Inter-professional Skills in Health Promotion and Public Health Practice”

• One year Open Learning format
• Starts 10th October 08 to July 09
• 10 Contact days over one academic year.
• University of Reading Award bearing programme.  (Level 2 Intermediate, 60 CATS)

Suitable for all involved in health promotion and public health practice whether NHS, Local Authority or Third Sector.

For details of course content see the Student Information document 112KB PDF

Bursaries are available from Central Southern Strategic Health Authority.

For further information on course content or informal discussion call Richard Shircore – Course Tutor on 01753 274112 or mobile 07943 404 388

Teaching by professionals for professionals

Background

This is an exciting venture between Berkshire East PCT and the Centre for Primary Care & Public Health at the University of Reading. The course provides an excellent opportunity for professional and academic development for Health & Social Welfare related Staffs on an open learning basis.

This open learning course was initially established in the early 1990s and validated by the Health Education Authority until 1997 when the HEA ceased to exist. The course was then further developed and validation transferred to the University of Portsmouth. It has had a long and successful track record that has enable it to evolve to its current format and be relevant for those engaged in delivering the public health agenda.

The work conducted on this course has been recognised at numerous regional and national conferences and symposia. The most notable of these was 'The Second World Conference - The Promotion of Mental Health and Prevention of Mental and Behavioural Disorders' - September 2002.