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Learning Disability Nursing
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This course will enable you to become a confident and competent learning
disability nurse. You will gain practical placement experience to equip you with
all of the skills required to support individuals with a learning disability to lead a
healthy and valued life.
The philosophy of care and support for people with learning disabilities
is one of partnership in which the nurse works alongside the person to
support them to lead a healthy and valued lifestyle and to exercise their
rights as members of society.
The course at Keele helps students to learn about and apply this
philosophy in the many different services for people with learning
disabilities. The course will also equip you with the appropriate
knowledge and skills to work with people with learning disabilities who
have more complex and specialist needs. Clinical skills are an essential
part of the course and students have access to expert staff in the Clinical
Skills Laboratory to help develop and assess their practice.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Knowledge for Professional Nursing
Practice, Learning Disability Nursing
Second Year
• Developing Professional Nursing
Practice, Learning Disability Nursing
Third Year
• Transition to Professional Nursing
Practice, Learning Disability Nursing
The University also provides excellent support through its personal tutor
system. Wider benefits of enrolling on our courses include; experienced
student support, excellent IT and library facilities, preparation for a range
of roles as a professional learning disability nurse and a range of practice
based experience whilst you study.
What will this mean for my future?
Placements are designed to complement your theoretical and classroom
based work and you’ll be supported by a team of experienced mentors.
This will prepare you for a career in learning disability nursing in a range
of settings.
This is a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) approved programme. Students who
successfully complete the programme may apply for NMC nursing registration.
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - B761
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Course duration
3 years
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses