Nursing and Midwifery - Online Learning

Online Learning Courses

Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Practice - Online Learning

Study online to further your career and enhance your skills while fitting around your work schedule.

We offer a range of nursing and midwifery courses through online learning. A number of these courses can be undertaken as stand-alone modules, to build upon your skills and expertise. Our online learning courses are delivered through the University's virtual learning environment.

Absence Management SCQF level 9; SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | ECTS points 7.5

This module will promote the provision of informed and supportive strategies for effective absence management in the workplace.

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Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

To enable the student to develop a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts required to become a leader within advanced district nursing.

PgCert | PgDip | MSc Advancing Practice

PgCert | PgDip | MSc

The MSc Advanced Practice course will equip you with contemporary knowledge to take forward the rapidly changing healthcare agenda and make a positive difference. If you are a registered nurse or midwife looking to develop a higher level of knowledge and skills required for specialist and advanced practice, then this course is for you.

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PgCert | PgDip | MSc

Built around nationally recognised benchmarks for advanced practice, the course equips professionals with contemporary knowledge and skills to practice within a dynamic healthcare landscape. If you are a registered healthcare professional looking to attain advanced practice attributes relevant to both clinical and specialist practice then this course is for you.

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Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to demonstrate a critical understanding of law and ethics in the context of health and social care.

Clinical History Taking and Examination Skills for Advanced Practice 15 Credits Level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5

This course will prepare you to independently undertake a clinical history and examination and critically explore the impact of pathophysiological processes and their impact on patient care to aid clinical decision making.

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Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5

This course aims to develop practitioners knowledge of key clinical investigations including; Blood tests and analysis, Arterial Blood Gas analysis, ECG analysis and the fundamentals of X-Ray interpretation.

Contemporary Pain Management - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5

This module is suitable for healthcare professionals in any setting, if you are looking to extend your knowledge on pain management to benefit your clients.

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Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Develop and enhance your digital literacy skills within health and social care. This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support digital transformation and improve the health and well being of people through considering the design and delivery of digital technologies within your area of professional practice.

Health Surveillance SCQF level 9 | SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | ECTS points 7.5

This module is suitable for you if you are a registered nurse, management professional, or have an interest in Occupational Health practice. This module will enable you to develop a knowledge and understanding of the key principles of health surveillance.

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BSc

The Healthcare Practice course is designed for health professionals holding Diploma level qualifications including nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals. You should be on a professional healthcare register. The course is shaped to recognise your practice experience and will support you on your journey to gain a degree.

Leadership in Health SCQF level 10 | SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 10 | ECTS points 7.5

This module is suitable for you if you are a registered nurse, management professional, or have an interest in Occupational Health Management. This module will enable you to explore, analyse and appraise leadership theory and practice within the context of healthcare.

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Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to critically reflect on leadership within the context of health and social care.

Ishbel Gordon Building

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to critically explore the theories, principles, and concepts which underpin leading improvement in health and wellbeing among populations Nationally and Internationally.

Ishbel Gordon Building

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

To enable practitioners to develop a critical understanding of the theories, principles and concepts required to become a leader within advanced practice.

Professional Contexts in Advancing Practice - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | 7.5 ECTS points

Short Course - 30 credits at SCQF level 9 | 7.5 ECTS points

This module will cement your foundations of academic learning associated to your healthcare practice, demonstrating evidence based critical reflection, thinking and writing.

Long Term Conditions Management 15 SCQF Credits | Level 9 or 15 SCQF Credits Level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module provides a holistic theoretical knowledge base for the student to enable you to develop your role in participating in the management of individuals with long term conditions.

Mental Wellbeing in the Workplace SCQF level 9 | SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | ECTS points 7.5

This module is suitable for you if you are a registered nurse, management professional, or have an interest in Occupational Health Management. This module will enable you to promote the provision of informed and supportive strategies for mental wellbeing at work.

BSc Occupational Health

BSc

Delivered online, this BSc Occupational Health course at Robert Gordon University is aimed at health professionals working or aspiring to work in occupational health. It is designed to provide a clear skill set from an educational programme; the course focuses on achieving standards of expertise sufficient for safe and effective occupational health practice.

Occupational Health Management SCQF level 10 | SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 10 | ECTS points 7.5

This module is suitable for you if you are a registered nurse, management professional, or have an interest in Occupational Health practice. This module will enable you to develop the ability to understand and contribute to the strategic management of Occupational Health.

Pathophysiology, Investigations & Immediate Management in Advanced Practice

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This course will enable you to critically analyse pathological processes to disease management and the impact of investigations to form an immediate management plan within the remit of advanced practice. This module is part of the MSc Advancing Practice programme but can also be undertaken as a stand-alone module.

Principles of Occupational Health SCQF level 9 | SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | ECTS points 7.5

This module is suitable for you if you are a registered nurse, management professional, or have an interest in Occupational Health practice. This module will enable you to demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the theories, principles and concepts relevant to occupational health.

Professional Contexts in Advancing Practice - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | 7.5 ECTS points

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | 7.5 ECTS points

Critically analyse the development of professional practice within your specialist area, planning an area of quality improvement for practice.

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Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

This module sets out to enable students to explore and critically analyse contemporary professional leadership practice in their area of health or social care practice in order that they can develop a critical perspective of professional development needs in a practice environment.

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PgCert | PgDip | MRes | PhD

The Professional Doctorate enables you to take a research-based approach to current issues within your profession. It aims to generate new knowledge and understanding that will contribute to enhancing policies and practices and tackling real problems in an industry, sector or organisational context.

Evaluating Research and Evidence to Advance Practice 15 credits at SCQF Level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS points 7.5

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop the ability to critically analyse research methods and critically review literature to inform an area of practice. This course is a practice programme, however it can also be undertaken as a standalone module.

People in a hospital setting

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 11 | ECTS Points 7.5

This course will provide a stimulating learning opportunity for you if you are in the field of the unplanned care for acutely ill/injured child or young person and wish to advance your knowledge and skills and enhance the effectiveness of your work.

Workplace Health Promotion SCQF level 9 | SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | ECTS points 7.5

This module is suitable for you if you are a registered nurse, management professional, or have an interest in Occupational Health practice. This module will enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of health promotion within the workplace.

Workplace Risk Management SCQF level 9 | SCQF points 15 | ECT points 7.5

Short Course - 15 credits at SCQF level 9 | ECTS points 7.5

This module is suitable for you if you are a registered nurse, management professional, or have an interest in Occupational Health Management. This module will enable you to develop a critical understanding of risk management in the workplace.

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