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EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY : REGISTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS 2015-16

FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Programme/ Module Title

Programme approval

Title of Professional

Body

Date of Accreditation

Period of Accreditation

Nature of Relationship

Professional outcomes

KeyInformation Set: Wording

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 Association of Chartered Certified

Accountants (ACCA)

Jun-13 5 years (01/01/2013 - 30/11/2017 Graduates)

Accreditation Exemptions from the fundamentals level (nine papers in total)

Knowledge: Accountant in Business, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting.Skills: Corporateand Business Law, Performance Management, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management.

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 Chartered Institute of

Management Accountants

(CIMA)

May-13 5 years (2015 - 2019

Graduation)

Accreditation Five exemptions from CIMA Certificate

Fundamentalsof management accounting, fundamentals of financial accounting, fundamentals of business mathematics, fundamentals of business economics, fundamentals of ethics,corporate governanceand business law.

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 Institute of Chartered

Accountants in England and

Wales (ICAEW )

Apr-13 Annual renewal

Accreditation Credit awarded for Professional Stage Papers

Financial management, accounting, assurance, business and finance, law,

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management informationand principles of taxation.

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 TheAssociation of International Accountants

(AIA)

Jul-13 4 years (Graduates 1/1/2013 to 31/12/2016)

Accreditation Exemptions from ten AIA Professional Examinations

Module A (Papers 1 - 3). Module B (Papers 4-6). Module C (Papers 7-8). Module D (Papers 11-12).

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 TheChartered Institute of

Public Finance and

Accountancy (CIPFA)

Apr-13 on-going Accreditation Seven exemptions

from the CIPFA exam

modules

Professional certificate: financial accounting, management accounting,corporate financialreporting, audit and assurance. Professionaldiploma: corporategovernance and law, financial management, taxation.

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 CertifiedPublic Accountants

(CPA)Australia

May-13 Annual renewal

Accreditation Exemptions from CPA

Core Curriculum

(twelve papers in total)

Accounting systems andprocesses, financial accounting, accounting theory, management accounting,finance, audit and assurance, commerciallaw, corporationslaw, taxation, accounting information systems, economics, qualitative methods

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 CertifiedPublic Accountants Association (CPAA)UK

Jun-13 on-going Accreditation All students who gain a passinggrade on the BSc (Hon)

Before students can gain a practicing certificate we would require them to complete two years of

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Accountancy degree will be consideredto have met the education requirements for membership of the CPAA. They will also qualify for non- practicing membership of the CPAA, as ‘Associate’ members.

experience in public practice, which they may complete either before they have completed the degree, during or after.

BSc(Hons) Accountancy

2012 TheAssociation of Accounting Technician

(AAT)

Jun-13 on-going Accreditation Graduates of BSc (Hons) Accountancy can apply to become a full member of AAT.

n/a

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BSc (Hons) Marketing

Jul-14 (re- validation)

TheChartered Institute of Marketing

Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating

“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”

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BA (Hons) Marketing with Public Relations

Jul-14 (re- validation)

TheChartered Institute of Marketing

Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating

“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”

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BSc Hons Marketing with Advertising

Jul-14 (re- validation)

TheChartered Institute of Marketing

Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating

“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”

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BSc Hons Marketing with Digital Communications

Jul-14 TheChartered Institute of Marketing

Jun-15 on going Accreditation The CIM Graduate Gateway provides exemptions from modules on the CIM professional qualifications. Students can sit the outstanding modules whilst undergraduate s permitting them to also have a professional qualificationat graduation. Alternatively they can complete the CIM qualification within three years of graduating

“TheChartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professionalstandards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. Edge Hill University has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through CIMGraduate Gateway. CIM qualificationsare highly sought after by employers, and map alongside our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.”

MSc Leadership & Management Development

Jun13 for 5 years (re- validation)

Chartered Management

Institute

Sep-13 6 years Recognition Recognition forassociated members

n/a

BSc (Hons) Computing

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is

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professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

BSc (Hons) Computing (Application Development)

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

BSc (Hons) Computing (Games Programming)

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-13 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criteria forachieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

BSc (Hons) Computing (Information Systems)

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT

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forassociated members.

Professional (CITP) status.

BSc (Hons) Computing(Mobile andEmbedded Systems)

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

BSc (Hons) Computing (Networking,Security andForensics)

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-13 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criteria forachieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

BSc Computing (SystemsSoftware)

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criteria forachieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

BSc (Hons)W eb Systems and Development

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is

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professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

MCompSoftware Application Development

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-14 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

MComp Computing 2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-14 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

MCompComputer Security & Networks

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-14 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT

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forassociated members.

Professional (CITP) status.

MScInformation Security and IT Management

2013 BCS, The Chartered

Institute for I.T

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree entitles the student to professional membership of BCS and holds recognition withemployers forassociated members.

The BSc (Hons) Computing programme is accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, which is an important criterion for achieving Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.

MSc Leadership and Management Development

Jun-13 (re- validation)

Chartered Management

Institute

Sep-13 6 years Recognition Recognition forassociated members

n/a

BA (Hons) Public Relations

Feb-10 Chartered Institute of

PublicRelations

Jun-10 ongoing Recognition Recognition forassociated members

The BA (Hons) Public Relations programme is recognised by the Chartered Institute of PublicRelations (CIPR) as meeting the requirements of the PR industry.

LLB (Hons) Law (FT&PT)

Sep-14 Solicitors Regulatory

Authority(SRA) and Bar

Standards Board

Sep-14 5 years Accreditation Provides exemption from professional examinations

LLB (Hons) Law is a QualifyingLaw Degree, accredited by the SRA and the Bar StandardsBoard, whichprovides exemptionfrom professional examinations.

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LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Sep-14 Solicitors Regulatory

Authority(SRA) and Bar

Standards Board

Sep-14 5 years Accreditation Provides exemption from professional examinations

LLB (Hons) Law is a QualifyingLaw Degree, accredited by the SRA and the Bar StandardsBoard, whichprovides exemptionfrom professional examinations.

LLB (Hons) Law with Politics

Sep-14 Solicitors Regulatory

Authority(SRA) and Bar

Standards Board

Sep-14 5 years Accreditation Provides exemption from professional examinations

LLB (Hons) Law is a QualifyingLaw Degree, accredited by the SRA and the Bar StandardsBoard, which provides exemption from professional examinations.

MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy

May-12 Association of Dance

Movement Psychotherapy

(ADMP)

201 2 5 years Accreditation Successful completion of the award leads to professional registration with the ADMP

n/a

BSc (Hons) Psychology

Feb-12 British Psychological

Society

Oct-12 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2:2

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum standard of a Lower SecondClass Honours degree is

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achieved and the 3rd year empirical project is passed.

BSc (Hons) Educational Psychology

Feb-12 for 5 years

British Psychological

Society

Oct-12 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2:2

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum standard of a Lower SecondClass Honours degree is achieved and the 3rd year empirical project is passed.

BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Psychology

Feb-12 British Psychological

Society

Oct-12 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2:2

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum standard of a Lower Second Class Honours degree is achieved and the 3rd year empirical project is passed.

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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

Sept-16 for 5 years

British Psychological

Society

Feb-16 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least a 2.2

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided the minimum standard of a Lower Second Class Honours Degree is achieved and the 3rd Year empirical project is passed.

MScPsychology Dec-12 British Psychological

Society

Jul-13 on-going Accreditation The degree provides Graduate basis for BPS Chartership provided the student gains at least 50%

n/a

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Mar-15 Society of Sports

Therapists

Sep-15 5 years Accreditation The degree provides professional training in Sports Therapyand full membership of the Society of Sports Therapists upon graduation

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapyprovides professional training in Sports Therapy and full membership of the Society of Sports Therapistsupon graduation.

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BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science

May-15 BASES Undergraduate Endorsement

(BUES)

Sep-15 5 years Endorsement The programmeis endorsed by BASES as providing students with an appropriate experience across the sport and exercise science disciplines

The BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science programme is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) as providing students with an appropriate experience across the sport and exercise science disciplines.

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION

Programme/Module Title Programme

Approval Title of Professional

Body Date of

Accreditation Period of

Accreditation Nature of

Relationship Professional

Outcomes KIS

All ITT programmes Sept 12 National College for Teaching and Leadership

As validation N/A Accreditation Qualified Teacher Status

Accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) for the purpose of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

PG Cert in SpLD (Dyslexia) Sept 11 (Re-validation)

British Dyslexia Association

June 2012 4 Years Accreditation APS (Approved Practitioner Status)

ATS (Approved Teacher Status)

AMBDA (Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association)

N/A

ECC Mathematics CPD N/A National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics

May 11 N/A Endorsement None N/A

PG Cert in Specialist Primary Mathematics

Jan 10 National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics CPD Standard

Dec 13 3 Years Endorsement and QA recognition

None N/A

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All Early Years Teacher Status programmes and routes

Sept 14 National College for Teaching and Leadership

From September 2014

N/A Accreditation Early Years Teacher Status

Accredited by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) for the purpose of Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

PG Cert Education (Dyscalculia)

June 13 British Dyslexia Association

November 2014 4 Years Accreditation ATS Dyscalculia

ATS Dyscalculia FE/HE

N/A

Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education

Jan-12 Higher Education Academy

October 2011 September 2011 for 5 years

Accreditation HEA Registered Practitioner Status

N/A

Nursing & Midwifery Council

October 2007 August 2012 for 5 years

Programme Approval

NMC Recordable qualification for lecturers

N/A

National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (PG Cert Special Educational Needs)

Mar-11 National Association for Special Educational Needs (Nasen)

November 2015 N/A Endorsement None N/A

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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Programme/ Module Title

Programme Title of Professional

Body

Date of Period of Accreditation

Nature of Relationship

Professional Outcomes

KeyInformation Set: Wording Approval Accreditation

BSc(Hons)Adult Nursing

May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualified Adult Nurse on the Register.

BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing

May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedChildren's Nurse on the Register.

BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing

May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedLearning Disabilities Nurse on the Register.

BSc(Hons) Mental HealthNursing

May-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedMental Health Nurse on the Register.

MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Adult)

Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualified Adult Nurse on the Register.

MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Child)

Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedChildren's Nurse on the Register.

MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Learning Disabilities)

Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedLearning Disabilities Nurse on the Register.

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MSc Nursing (Pre- Registration Mental Health)

Mar-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedMental Health Nurse on the Register.

BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing and Social Work

Jun-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualified Children's Nurse on the Register.

BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social W ork

Jun-13 Nursing & Midwifery Council

May-12 Extended to 31 Aug 19

Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedLearning Disabilities Nurse on the Register.

BSc(Hons)Midwifery May-15 Nursing & Midwifery Council

Jun-15 6 years Programme Approval

Entry to NMC Register

Eligibility for registration as a

qualified Midwife on the Register.

Return to Professional Practice (HEA3244 Return to

Aug-15 Nursing & Midwifery Council

Aug-15 6 years Programme Approval

Return to NMC Register

n/a

Independent/ Supplementary Nursing Prescribing

Feb-11 Nursing & Midwifery Council

Mar-11 Extended to 31 Aug

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Programme Approval

NMC Recordable qualification

n/a

Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing – V150

Feb-11 Nursing & Midwifery Council

Mar-11 Extended to 31 Aug

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Programme Approval

NMC Recordable qualification

n/a

Professional Standards Framework for Teaching and

Jul-12 Nursing & Midwifery Council

Aug-12 5 years Programme Approval

Mentor / Practice Teacher /

n/a

BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing and Social Work

Jun-13 Health & Care Professions Council

Jun-13 Closed Dec-16

Programme Approval

Entry to HCPC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualified Social Worker on the Register.

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BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social W ork

Jun-13 Health & Care Professions

Council

Jun-13 ClosedDec-16 Programme Approval

Entry to HCPC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedSocial Worker on the Register.

DipHE/BSc(Hons) Operating Department Practice

Jun-10 Health & Care Professions

Council

Jun-10 open-ended Programme Approval

Entry to HCPC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualified Operating Department Practitioner on the Register.

DipHEParamedic Practice

May-09 Health & Care Professions

Council

May-09 open-ended Programme Approval

Entry to HCPC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedParamedic on the Register.

Independentand Supplementary Prescribing (HEA790 Non Medical Prescribing)

Feb-11 Health & Care Professions

Council

Dec-13 open-ended Programme Approval

HCPC Recordable qualification

n/a

Independentand Supplementary Prescribing (HEA 4105)

May-13 Health & Care Professions

Council

Dec-13 open-ended Programme Approval

HCPC Recordable qualification

n/a

BA (Hons) Social Work

Mar-13 Health & Care Professions

Council

Jun-13 open-ended Programme Approval

Entry to HCPC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedSocial Worker on the Register.

Mar-13 The College of SocialW ork

Jul-13 5 years Programme Endorsement

Endorsement by TCSW

n/a

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MA Social W ork Jun-15 Health & Care

Professions Council

Aug-15 open-ended Programme Approval

Entry to HCPC Register

Eligibility for registration as a qualifiedSocial Worker on the Register.

Jun-15 The College of SocialW ork

Aug-15 5 years Programme Endorsement

Endorsement by TCSW

n/a

BSc(Hons)Children's Nursing and Social Work

Mar-13 The College of SocialW ork

Jul-13 5 years Programme Endorsement

Endorsement by TCSW

n/a

BSc(Hons)Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social W ork

Mar-13 The College of SocialW ork

Jul-13 5 years Programme Endorsement

Endorsement by TCSW

n/a

Pharmacist Independent Prescribing (HEA790PNon Medical Prescribing)

Feb-11 General Pharmaceutical

Council

Nov-14 3 years Programme Accreditation

RPSGB Recordable qualification

n/a

MCh Otorhinolaryngology MCh Trauma & Orthopaedics MChRhinology

Jun-10 Royal College of Surgeons of

England

Jul-14 3 years Programme Accreditation

Non- recordable

n/a

MSc Surgical Care Practice

Apr-14 Royal College of Surgeons of

England

Jul-14 3 years Provisional Approval

Non- recordable

n/a

PGCertTeaching and Learning in Clinical Practice – ModulesCPD4454 and CPD4455

Jan-07 Nursing & Midwifery Council

Aug-12 5 Years Programme Approval

Practice Teacher

n/a

PGCert in W orkplace BasedPostgraduate MedicalEducation

May-09 Academy of Medical

Educators

Jun-13 N/A Accreditation Membership of the Academy of Medical Educators

n/a

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