Learning Disabilities Nursing

Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** –Kingston is No.1 in London and No.6 overall in the UK for nursing and midwifery (Guardian league tables 2022). –Our expert academics are involved in research and shaping the future of learning disabilities nursing nationally. –Our students have been finalists in the Student Nursing Times Awards from 2012 – 2020. **About this course** Study this course and you’ll become a registered learning disability nurse, ready to make a positive difference to the lives of people with learning disabilities. You’ll study the factors that affect people’s health and wellbeing, the health inequalities in our society and how we can improve health outcomes for people with a learning disability and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC). You’ll explore the management of complex conditions across the lifespan, from children to the older person and those with dementia, or other mental or physical health needs. Through simulations, and on placement, you’ll work collaboratively with service users. Placement providers include South West London and St George’s Mental Health Trust, Surrey and Borders Partnership Trust, Great Ormond Street, The Children’s Trust, and The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability.

Course Details - Modules

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Examples of modules: Year 1 - Introduction to Life Sciences - Introduction to Learning Disability Nursing - Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion - Introduction to Professional Practice Year 2 - Therapeutic Interventions in Nursing: Bio-Psycho-Social Approaches - Assessment and care process in learning disability nursing - Collaborative Working for health and Wellbeing in Learning Disability Nursing - Developing Professional Practice Year 3 - Safe and Effective Quality Care in Learning Disability Nursing - Co-ordinating the Care of People with Learning Disabilities with Complex Health Care Needs - Leadership in Learning Disability Nursing - Advancing Professional Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

Teaching methods include lectures, clinical skills sessions, seminars, tutorials, workshops, guided study and independent project work. Kingston University has well-equipped simulation suites where you can use clinical equipment and practise on mannequins and teaching models. In addition, you'll take part in simulated events with actors from ACT Too and the Baked Bean Company as well as with role players, clinical partners and high-fidelity mannequins. Assessment methods include; essays, exams, presentations and reports and clinical skills assessed in our simulation suites and by mentors in practice placements. All our students have their own identified personal tutor who provides personal, professional and academic support.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Nursing and Midwifery Council

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B763

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Other A Level combinations possible to achieve a minimum of 112 points. Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve minimum of 112 points

May be considered for entry into year 1 of the course. Due to the professional requirements of this course it is unlikely that you would be able to get advanced standing for entry into the second year of the course.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts

Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (BBCCC) are required.

Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve a minimum of 112 points

Achieve 112 UCAS Points from a Science or health-based Access to HE course: this is normally achieved with 45 level 3 credits and 15 level 2 credits of which 21 of the level 3 credits should be at Distinction and 18 at Merit. Other combinations of distinctions and merits to the value of 112 points can also be accepted. GCSE at grade 4 or above (or grade C or above for GCSEs taken before 2017) in English Language and Mathematics (Science also preferred) or equivalent qualification eg Functional/Key skills level 2 in numeracy and literacy; Level 2 Applied Science. GCSE Science grade 4 or above (formerly A*-C) is not required from Access students undertaking a science or health based access course.

Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.

Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve a minimum of 112 points