Develop a technical understanding of health system performance and responses, specifically through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic. This Analysing Health Systems: Lessons From COVID-19 online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 50 hours of learning.

This Certificate in Health and Social Care is focused on two things. It provides a valuable introduction to learning in higher education and it also provides an authoritative overview of health and social care. Real-life case studies will give you an insight into what it is like to experience care and of working in care services.

If you work in health and social care, use services yourself, or would like to study to find out more about how we support adults in our care system, this certificate is for you. It provides an authoritative overview of the current context of health and social care for adults of all ages, using real-life case studies to explore a wide range of interesting issues and debates.

The Global Health Challenges (Online Learning) PgCert (ICL), PgCert, PgProfDev We have designed the programme to help students have a better understanding of the big global health challenges in the world and to equip students to better respond to these challenges whether in jobs in development, industry, health and social care, the charity sector, journalism or in international relations.

This course has been designed to provide advanced professional education in diabetes care for a wide range of practitioners working in primary care including general practitioners, nurses from primary care, podiatrists, and pharmacists.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Health Sciences offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the science behind human health and disease. If you’re interested in health science and developing essential skills for study, this course is for you. By the end of your study, you’ll have a valuable qualification under your belt and be on your way to an honours degree.

This program in Global Health Studies is designed to enable those with a personal, academic or professional interest in global health to study a variety of related subjects and join colleagues and fellow students in a global community. The programme is structured to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge base in various aspects of global health.

Preventing and controlling the spread of infection is one of the key priorities for hospital staff, environmental health officers and healthcare professionals throughout the world. This 100% online and part-time PG Cert Infection Control will equip healthcare practitioners with the skills necessary to lead best practice in this area. Our online PG Cert Infection Control will provide you with an introduction to the world of infection control. You will learn useful management strategies for patient care, and how to prevent the further spread of infectious diseases. In addition, you will gain invaluable knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective infection control measures. This PG Cert is available as a standalone qualification, but you can also use it to progress onto either the PG Dip or MSc Infection Control.

The course aims to promote knowledge of learning and teaching theories in a medical and health context and to facilitate a reflective awareness of the student’s own teaching and learning practice, ensuring that the teacher is also a learner.

If you’re interested in psychology and would like to learn more or find out if it’s the right subject for you, this certificate could be the ideal starting point. You’ll learn about the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and how psychological research addresses real-life issues – including ageing, crime, education, employment, forensic science, mental health, relationships and much more.

Are you keen to take your nursing career to a higher level? This 100% online and part-time short course is designed for practising nurses who want to continue their professional development. This online PG Cert Nursing will introduce you to modern healthcare principles as well as management and leadership styles. You will also gain an understanding of the importance of evidence-based decision-making and consistent approaches to patient care. Upon completion of your studies, you will have the opportunity to advance onto our PG Dip or Masters programme.

TheSimulation Based Clinical Education (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev at the University of Edinburgh is an online, interprofessional programme which prepares graduates for careers in supporting simulation-based education, promoting employability in this rapidly growing area. Students at Edinburgh will benefit from the unique collaboration between the Clinical Education team at the University of Edinburgh and simulation experts based within the Clinical Simulation team at the Medical Education Directorate, NHS Lothian.

The PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice signals an important development for the adventure and therapy sectors, offering an innovative approach to defining and upholding professional standards for outdoor and adventure-based therapeutic practice.

Through this 100% online and part-time CertHE Healthcare Management, you will gain an awareness of healthcare problems and their interaction with business and management. Through this short course, you will develop an understanding of key contemporary healthcare challenges and how these link to business and management. You will also develop fundamental knowledge of the operations within finance and human resources. No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open entry route. This course can be completed in as little as 16 months – and it’s easy to progress onto the full degree.

Surgical Writing and Evidence-Based Practice (Online Learning) PgCert, PgProfDev is offered by our University, in partnership with the BJS Foundation. The programme aims to support surgeons, clinicians and others to acquire an academic qualification that recognises knowledge and skills in writing for clinical practice.