Award Titles Qualifications:

Level 6 Certificate in Adult Nursing

Length of Programme:

6 Months

Exit Awards:

Certificate Level 6

Programme Structure:

The programme consists of five core modules that emphasize advanced nursing practice, clinical leadership, and patient-centered care.

Core Modules

Leading, Managing, and Supervising Care – Develops essential leadership skills, enabling nurses to effectively manage healthcare teams and supervise patient care.
Medicines Management – Covers safe administration, pharmacology, and ethical considerations in medication management.
Coordinating Complex Care in Adult Nursing – Focuses on managing patients with complex health conditions, ensuring holistic and person-centered care.
Advancing Nursing Care – Explores evidence-based advanced nursing practices, enhancing clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills.
Preparing for Registration in Adult Nursing – Guides learners through professional registration requirements, ensuring readiness for advanced nursing roles.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate leadership and management skills in nursing care settings.
Apply advanced nursing techniques to deliver high-quality patient care.
Manage and administer medications safely, following professional and ethical guidelines.
Coordinate care for patients with complex medical conditions, ensuring patient-centered and holistic approaches.
Prepare for professional nursing registration, meeting industry and regulatory requirements.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must meet at least one of the following criteria:

A Level 5 qualification in Adult Nursing or a related healthcare field.
Relevant work experience in nursing or healthcare management.
A strong commitment to professional nursing advancement.

Career Pathways

Graduates of this programme can pursue roles such as:

Registered Nurse (subject to additional requirements)
Clinical Nurse Manager
Senior Healthcare Specialist
Hospital or Community Nurse Supervisor
Patient Care Coordinator

Progression Routes

Successful learners can progress to:

Level 7 Diploma in Nursing or Healthcare Management
Further qualifications leading to full professional nursing registration

This Level 6 Certificate in Adult Nursing provides critical knowledge and skills for advancing in the nursing profession, ensuring readiness for leadership and complex patient care responsibilities.