UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
University of Central Lancashire
3. University Department/Centre
School of Community Health and Midwifery
4. External Accreditation
5. Title of Final Award
University Certificate
Asymptomatic Screening in Sexually Transmitted
Infections and HIV for Contraceptive Practitioners
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part-time
7. UCAS Code
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
QAA Subject Benchmarks (2001) Nursing
Nursing and Midwifery Council
9. Other external influences
DH (2001) National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV
DH (2004) NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework/Afc
DH (2004) choosing Health: Making Healthier Choices
Easier
RCN (2004)Sexual Health Competency Framework
SEU (1999) Teenage Pregnancy Report
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
May 2008
11. Aims of the Programme
The aim of this programme is for registered practitioners (ie Nurses, Midwives, Community Public
Health Nurses) currently working in a sexual health related area, who have successfully completed
MW2127 (Developing Skills in Contraception and Reproductive Sexual Health Care) or equivalent to
achieve knowledge and clinical competence in asymptomatic screening for sexually transmitted
infections and HIV. It is anticipated that upon successful completion of this course that practitioners
will be dual trained in both contraception and asymptomatic screening for STI’s and HIV, utilising
transferable skills to provide holistic client care for working within an integrated sexual health service.
12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Apply and critically discuss the relevance of anatomy, physiology and pathology to sexual health
practice
A2. Critically evaluate evidence based guidelines in the management of clients accessing
asymptomatic screening for STI and HIV screening within clinical practice.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecture, group work, tutorials, case studies, reflection, audio visual technology, self directed study,
use of e-learn.
Assessment methods
Clinical assessment, Objective Structured Clinical Skills Examination (OSCE’s).
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Undertake asymptomatic sexual health screening for STI’s and HIV in male and female patients.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lecture, group work, tutorials, case studies, reflection, audio visual technology, self directed study,
use of e-learn, practical equipment and demonstration in the classroom, experience within in clinical
learning environment.
Assessment methods
Clinical assessment, Objective Structured Clinical Skills Examination (OSCE’s).
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Analyse and evaluate strategies which aim to reduce the effects of common STI’s and HIV on the
individual and wider community.
C2. Critically evaluate national and local sexual health provision
Teaching and Learning Methods
Group work, case studies, critiquing of the literature, use of information technology
Assessment methods
Clinical assessment, Objective Structured Clinical Examination Skills (OSCE’s).
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Group and individual discussion, personal tutorials, reflection.
Assessment methods
Clinical assessment, Objective Structured Clinical Skills Examination (OSCE’s).
13. Programme Structures*
Level
Level 3
Module
Code
MW3041
Module Title
Asymptomatic Screening in
Sexually Transmitted
Infections and HIV for
contraceptive Practitioners.
14. Awards and Credits*
Credit
rating
20
Credits
University Certificate
Requires successful completion of
this level 3 module (20 credits).
15. Personal Development Planning
Personal development plans for each student will be developed as part of ongoing learning in order to
achieve the learning objectives of the course. Students are supported in the process of individual
reflection upon their own performance and/or achievements and to plan for their personal, educational
and career development. This is achieved through the teaching and learning strategy and includes
utilising personal tutorial support and academic advice.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
First level Nurse, Midwife or Community Public Health Nurses with current registration on the Nursing
and Midwifery Professional Register.
Prior successful completion of MW2127 (Developing Skills in Contraception and Reproductive Sexual
Health Care) or equivalent contraceptive programme.
Ability to study at Level 3.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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University Fact Sheet
University and Midwifery Studies Department Web Pages
Student Handbook
Course Leader
LEVEL 3
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Programme Learning Outcomes
Core (C),
Other skills relevant
Compulsory
to employability and
Module
(COMP) or
Knowledge and
personal
Level Code
Module Title
Option (O)
understanding
Subject-specific Skills
Thinking Skills
development
Note:
Asymptomatic Screening in
MW3041 Sexually Transmitted
Infections and HIV for
Core
contraceptive Practitioners.
A1
A2
B1
C1
C2
D1
X
X
x
x
x
x
Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks