Coventry University School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Brochure

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

SCHOOL OF NURSING, MIDWIFERY AND HEALTH

Coventry University

Ranked 13th in UK Guardian University Guide 2019

Welcome I am delighted to introduce you to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, based within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University.

Research inspired and practice-led, our school and its staff provide you with a learning environment that has been specifically designed to engage, inform and excite you; setting you on a journey of life-changing learning and exploration.

As a school, we share a passion for caring about individuals and families, as part of a wider system of joined up health and wellness. We focus on caring and compassion, holistic and spiritual care for all people and solving the challenges associated with building more resilient communities.

Our learning through exploration approach brings your subject to life. You will use our excellent facilities and equipment to simulate scenarios, putting theory into real-world situations.

Drawing on the expertise and experience of our staff you will have practical advice and guidance on pursuing the career of your choice after graduation.

By being part of our school, you can expect to be offered a range of opportunities, whether you are looking to explore our latest research, global networks and partnerships, listen to the real experiences of service users and carers, or secure practical work experience opportunities that will help you to become a leader of the future.

The following pages provide you with an overview of everything our school and the faculty has to offer. I hope that you are able to join us on our exciting adventure.

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Dr. Rosie Kneafsey Head of School

The contents of this brochure are correct at the time of going to press. The course information within it relates to the 2019/20 academic year. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. Please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry for up-to-date information on courses and other facilities and services described here before making any application or accepting any offer.

Inspires our students and partners to engage with and explore their passion for health and life: through high-quality teaching, practical application and simulation, research and enterprise.

Working together, we make a difference to individuals, organisations and a global community.

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Learning through exploration

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Our approach

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Teaching excellence

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Employability focus

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A global outlook

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Life-changing research

16 Adult Nursing 17 Children and Young People's Nursing 18

Learning Disabilities Nursing

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Mental Health Nursing

20 Midwifery 21

Dietetics and Human Nutrition

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Occupational Therapy

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Operating Department Practice

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Paramedic Science

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Next steps

GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2019 UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR FOR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017.

Learning through exploration The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health takes an innovative approach to learning and teaching. By experiencing and exploring simulated scenarios you will gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practical application of knowledge, as well as an enjoyable and engaging learning experience.

We use the latest technology, such as simulated patients which talk, display a variety of symptoms and react to your interventions, enabling you to develop your skills in a realistic environment before going on clinical placements.

Alison Gingell Building Set across five floors, the multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building complements our existing health and life sciences facilities with a range of specialist and practical areas, social spaces, meeting and general teaching rooms. The building offers one of the UK’s best university learning environments by bringing together all the essential practical and simulation equipment required by aspiring leaders and the next generation of health and life sciences professionals.

In January 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge officially opened the building and saw for themselves the innovative teaching and simulation activities.

Students from the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health work alongside other health and life sciences students as part of our wider faculty mission to combine technology, science, health and wellbeing together, collaborating to create life changing ideas and expertise.

Many of our facilities, including the new Alison Gingell Building, are used by the local community. We are proud to work in partnership with local companies and organisations to develop joint initiatives that help us to be a university in the city, for the city.

Ground floor – Features a mock ambulance, specialist laboratories for sport science, biomechanics, strength and conditioning, a running track for gait analysis and a sports therapy clinic. There are also dedicated research areas for physiology and sport science and an environmental chamber.

1st floor – Features a mock hospital operating theatre, hospital wards, midwifery suite, clinical skills rooms, consultation rooms, high dependency units and an orthotics laboratory. There are also two simulation community ‘houses’ that help students to practise home-based support and explore developments in assistive design and technology.

2nd floor – Features research laboratories for chemistry, molecular biology and microbiology, physiotherapy and sports therapy treatment practice rooms.

3rd floor – Features an analytical laboratory for forensic science, environment and geographical science.

4th floor – Features a flexible super laboratory capable of accommodating up to 270 students for teaching and research to develop biomedical and analytical sciences techniques.

Innovation We use high fidelity manikins that can be programmed to replicate many scenarios, ranging from critical illness through to childbirth.

A manikin’s heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and breathing can be adjusted remotely for students to carry out relevant assessments and interventions. They also help us to learn how to administer medication, insert a breathing tube or treat cardiac and circulation symptoms.

Megacode kid is an advanced infant patient simulator that helps students to monitor paediatric breathing and heart rates and practise defibrillation techniques as well as administer drugs. Students practise common paediatric lifesaving skills including inserting an intraosseous infusion into the bone marrow if a patient needs fluids which cannot be given intravenously.

We have also adopted the pioneering MASK-ED learning approach from Australia to support students in developing clinical skills.

Our specially trained staff wear high fidelity props to ‘become’ patients and teach their expertise through their adopted personas.

One such character is Bernard who has dementia and provides the students with an insight into the complexities of his life whilst attending a cardiovascular assessment with his GP.

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We use the latest technology to enable you to develop your skills in a realistic environment before going on clinical placements.

Our approach We share a passion for equipping the healthcare sector with professionals dedicated to delivering the best possible care for patients. Our staff are committed to providing you with a learning environment that supports you on a journey of life-changing learning and exploration. We use people and technology to replicate real-life situations allowing you to problem solve and build self-confidence as a healthcare practitioner.

The combination of our values-driven approach with the use of the latest simulation techniques to develop your hands-on skills provides an environment in which you will be not only clinically excellent, but also have the care and compassion required to provide the best in patient care. We expect our graduates to embody these values and take them out into their careers as outstanding healthcare professionals.

Our fully-equipped ambulance, scrub area, hospital wards and adapted community houses feature assistive technology, allowing you to practise the full patient pathway; from paramedic assessment, to hospital treatment through to rehabilitation.

In addition to making an impact on the health and lives of people across the globe we are also conscious of the impact of our activities on the environment. We are proud that in the 2017 People and Planet University League, which ranks universities on their environmental and ethical performance, Coventry University was in the highest 'First Class' category.

We work in partnership with professional bodies, employers and the health and social care sector. Our accredited courses have been reviewed and tested by the approved professional bodies to ensure they reach a set standard that employers expect.

We know that working in the healthcare sector has its challenges and can be both physically and emotionally demanding, but we also know that it is incredibly rewarding and that our graduates gain satisfaction from making a difference to the individuals they care for, their families and the wider community across the world.

Patients often access healthcare at a low point in their lives and the respect, professionalism and kindness shown to them by healthcare professionals can be an important part of their recovery.

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In order to deliver effective healthcare it is important for professionals to take care of themselves as well as their patients.

We will teach you skills and strategies to be conscious of your own wellbeing which will contribute to a greater awareness of managing your own physical and mental health.

Our focus is on approaching health and wellness in a holistic way, providing care and compassion in meeting global healthcare needs.

Teaching excellence We know the difference good teaching can make to your time at university. A great experience can make you happier, help you to learn more and contribute to giving you the edge when it comes to getting a job.

That’s why we’re so proud of our teaching achievements, including being awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) the government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities. We’ve also been awarded 5 stars for our teaching excellence (QS stars 2018).

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is nationally and internationally recognised for its high standards of teaching and research. Staff and students work hard with the aim of ensuring that upon graduation, our students are: • I ndustry-ready with relevant knowledge, skills and understanding to secure a job • Work-prepared with professional skills in decision-making and teamwork • Confident, capable and resilient following a transformative university experience • Worldly-wise with a global outlook and cultural awareness • Community-minded and ready to make a difference in our society.

Research inspired Our undergraduate teaching is heavily influenced by our research, with research-active academicsº teaching across the faculty on a regular basis. This means that you will have access to the most up-to-date thinking in the health disciplines. You may also have the chance to collaborate with staff on research projects.

Professionally accredited The majority of courses within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences are formally recognised by professional bodies, for example, by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Accredited courses have been reviewed and tested by the approved professional bodies to ensure they reach a set standard.

We are very proud of our accreditations and standards because they help us to ensure that our students graduate with high levels of professional expertise and recognition.

In addition, we deliver an extensive portfolio of continuing professional development, postgraduate and post-qualifying courses and undertake consultancy. In this way, many of our students continue their relationship with us beyond their initial course.

Preparing you for the real world Our courses provide real-life experience through engagement with our practice partners, work experience, ‘live’ projects, actual case studies and practical applications, for example, using our ambulance or ward simulations. The school has developed innovative and inspiring ways of engaging with service users and carers to give them a voice. This includes encouraging patients to take photographs of their daily lives that are turned into films and screened to students; inviting them into classrooms to talk directly to learners and also involving them in recruitment, curriculum development and student assessment.

Our specialist employment and placement advisors will help you find professional placements and internships in the UK or abroad, as well as supporting your transition into employment.

Well-rounded skills Our courses provide a mixture of theory, practical workshops and tutorials as well as the extensive placement experiences required by regulatory and professional accrediting bodies.

We focus on developing your professional knowledge and skills, including clinical communication (written and oral), study skills, research methods, information retrieval, IT, working in a multidisciplinary team and presentation. You can also expect course level career advice and Personal Development Planning (PDP) from your tutor.

Our courses also incorporate the latest technology, whether you’re using our mock operating theatre, working on board our ambulance or learning about patient records on your placement.

In addition, the faculty’s Centre for Excellence in Learning Enhancement (CELE) and our team of Learning Technologists apply innovative learning methods into each course.

Innovation and risk-taking The learning experience that we provide gives you a safe space for innovation and risk-taking. Course teams are broad-based, not limited solely to academic subject experts, and include practice partners, technicians, employability advisors, learning technologists and subject librarians. Working closely together, these staff both challenge and support students across the school.

Coventry University

2nd in UK for Teaching Excellence (TEF) Times Higher Education metrics ranking 2017

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Coventry University was awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) - the government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities.

Employability focus Working in partnership with professional bodies, employers and the Nursing, Midwifery and Health sector generally, is vitally important to the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health. We are well connected, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally so that we can provide you with the best possible opportunities.

Placements and employment The school provides a dedicated support unit to develop and guide you in obtaining relevant work experience, industrial placements, internships and volunteering experiences to enhance your employability skills and attributes. The team provides 1-2-1 advice and workshops. They also liaise with a wide range of employers on your behalf, to help you to successfully secure a placement, graduate employment or further study.

Clinical Placements During your placement, you will learn to lead, delegate and supervise in order to deliver safe, quality services and this will help you to be prepared to meet future challenges within the healthcare sector and know how to drive up standards and quality.

Your placements will offer you the opportunity to: • D evelop the requirements of the practice module • Meet the standards and requirements of the statutory and professional bodies • Experience a variety of workplaces, such as hospitals, community settings, non-NHS organisations and the voluntary sector • Develop your graduate skills including your ability to think analytically, problem solve and evidence your decision-making.

Your clinical placements are likely to be in and around the West Midlands, however, for some professional groups these may need to be sourced further afield within the UK to provide you with the learning opportunities you need to grow and develop into an autonomous practitioner.

Upon graduation, many of our students secure employment within the healthcare sector and the majority often find jobs in organisations where they have been on a placement.

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97% employed or in further study DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

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Practical support during placement Clinical practice will be assessed throughout your course. To help you, all students are allocated to a healthcare professional who acts as a mentor, role model and advisor.

Industry links Our school benefits from excellent partnership arrangements with an extensive range of health and social care organisations at local, national and international level who provide practice learning placements, teaching support and key routes into employment.

Many of our staff have extensive professional experience as Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Dieticians, Midwives, Operating Department Practitioners as well as professionally registered Nurses, including specialists in mental health, children and learning disabilities.

We enjoy close relationships with employers across the allied health sector including the NHS, with a growing emphasis on community settings, acute hospitals and military nursing. We are also expanding our networks to include working within the private and independent healthcare sector in private hospitals, nursing or care homes.

Getting involved In the school, the student experience extends beyond our teaching, with the dedicated subject societies our students attend and lead including the Midwifery Society, Nursing Society and Occupational Health Society.

Coventry University graduates not only have the clinical skills to be excellent practitioners, but also the experience to operate effectively as part of a professional team.

A global outlook Opportunities to travel are a real perk of choosing Coventry University. You can expect unforgettable life experiences, and start to stand out from the crowd of other graduates. With trips abroad, language classes and a Global Leaders Programme at your feet, there’s no telling where you might end up as a Coventry University student.

Subsidised field trips are available throughout your degree, enabling you to gain an understanding and cultural awareness which is very helpful when working with colleagues and treating patients from across the globe. On these visits you will meet with healthcare professionals working in different healthcare systems, and with populations with different perspectives on health.

An international experience develops independence, a global outlook and an openness to new ideas and experiences, all of which are valuable graduate attributes.

There is also the opportunity to work internationally without having to leave the UK through Online International Learning (OIL) projects. These partnerships, developed with institutions in a wide range of countries including India, Canada, Ethiopia and Finland, allow collaboration between students internationally to share ideas, discuss course specific issues, explore cultural differences around healthcare systems and attitudes and encourage an intercultural dialog.

Go Abroad scheme We strongly believe in offering all students the opportunity to go abroad, and there is funding available to support you if you decide to take this challenge.

Open to all Coventry University students, our Go Abroad schemes offer multiple opportunities to gain international experience and acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills and become globally-agile citizens and globally employable graduates.

Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme* develops industry leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and meet global leaders at networking events from the likes of Google, Microsoft and Facebook. The cost for the 2018 academic year is ÂŁ300 for the full three year programme. www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready *Fees apply

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1st for overseas student experiences Based on the number of student trips abroad - HESA 2016/17 UK

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The international experience can help you to contextualise your learning and enable you to compare and contrast different approaches to healthcare.

Life-changing research The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health is nationally and internationally recognised for its research. Our teaching is heavily influenced by our research, with research-active academics teaching across the school on a regular basis.

High-quality, applied research lies at the heart of everything we do; we are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues through our dedicated research centres.

Research themes include: • C linical nutrition and dietetics • Holistic and spiritual care for nutrition-related diseases • Neurophysiological effects of manual and physiotherapy approaches • Shoulder dysfunction in intensive treatment unit (ITU) survivors • Compassion and nursing • Inclusive research with adults with intellectual disability • Resilience and nursing students • The decision making process of mothers who are domestic violence survivors.

Centre for Advances in Behavioural Science (CABS)

Centre for Innovative Research Across the Life Course (CIRAL) Our research is multidisciplinary which impacts on policy, clinical and social care decision making and practice, and individual and community health and wellbeing, tackling grand challenges society faces today and in the future. A core approach to health and wellbeing promotion lies in our beliefs – to improve the lives, health and wellbeing of young children, adults and their families.

Our mission is to understand and optimise the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and society through conducting innovative, rigorous, and original and globally significant, interdisciplinary research with children, adults, families and organisations across health and social care sectors.

Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences (CSELS) Research within the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences (CSELS) reflects a broad strength of sport, exercise and biological associated sciences to understand life from the level of molecules through to the whole body. The centre has considerable expertise, ranging from expertise in cell biology, genomic and molecular biology, biochemistry, nutrition and food science, safety pharmacology, physiology, physical activity and sport performance.

The mission of CABS is to advance theory and practice through behavioural science research to address real-world problems.

CABS works with individuals and communities to understand societal needs and develop solutions that impact lives and help to build healthy and resilient communities. This is achieved through conducting interdisciplinary behavioural science research that is innovative, rigorous, original and globally significant.

Researcher profile Deborah explores whole person approaches to obesity and other nutrition related conditions which includes physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of care. She is on the Education Board of the British Dietetic Association and the Scientific Committee of the European Institute for Religion, Spirituality and Health. Deborah has over 20 years’ clinical experience as a registered dietitian and has a PhD in Behavioural Medicine. Deborah explains:

Dr. Deborah Lycett Reader in Nutrition, Dietetics and Spiritual Health

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“Sometimes in providing specific clinical advice for one condition we fail to see the bigger picture of what this means for a person as a whole. My focus is currently exploring whole person approaches to obesity. I am looking at how we need to consider the psychological and spiritual issues that drive eating, rather than only addressing physical factors. As a society I believe we need a more compassionate and non-judgemental approach towards obesity, viewing it as a chronic, relapsing, remitting condition. Our aim should be to reduce the harms associated with it.”

We are committed to making a substantial contribution to some of today’s most challenging issues through our applied research.

Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B740 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/B740 3 years full-time Overview An Adult Nursing degree can lead to a career in one of the most rewarding, challenging and varied professions with excellent career prospects.

Adult nurses work with a wide spectrum of service users across a vast range of services and settings – from A&E, critical care, medical and surgical wards to hospices, nursing homes, GP practices and in people's own homes.

Coventry University trained nurses play a key role in developing and delivering outstanding clinical care and safeguarding patients' rights.

The aim of this course is to prepare you for the dynamic and fast changing health and social care system, developing you into an adaptable, flexible, reflective, proficient and compassionate practitioner.

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Why Adult Nursing at Coventry University?

• R anked 7th for nursing and midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2019 • E xceptionally high levels of student satisfaction – 97% overall in the latest National Student Survey (NSS 2018) • Outstanding graduate employability, with 100% of our students in work or further study after six months (DHLE, 2016/17) • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring hospital wards, operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice • Well established clinical placements, teaching and research links with local partner NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers such as private hospitals, hospices and community settings.

• Nursing placements ranked 2nd in the UK (Nursing Times 2017) Possible careers for graduates • Adult nurse • District nurse • Health visitor • Healthcare manager • Nurse specialist Accreditation Fully accredited by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Children and Young People’s Nursing BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B730 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/B730 3 years full-time Overview It takes a very special person to nurse a child or young person – respect, sensitivity and empathy are key characteristics.

Children have very specific health needs and you need to understand how a healthy child develops towards adulthood to minimise the impact of illness.

Perhaps more so than any of the other nursing professions, communication is a critical factor when treating children.

Adults can express their feelings and can identify the severity and nature of pain, whereas a child may not be able to communicate this in such detail, so you will need to interpret children's behaviour and reactions.

This course is designed to equip you with the hands-on clinical and care skills to prepare you to practice autonomously and compassionately, providing family-centred care and building therapeutic relationships to become a caring practitioner well prepared to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.

Why Children and Young People’s Nursing at Coventry University?

• R anked 7th for nursing and midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2019 • Outstanding graduate employability, with 100% of our students in work or further study after six months (DHLE, 2016/17) • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring hospital wards, operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice • Well established clinical placements, teaching and research links with local partner NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers such as private hospitals, hospices and community settings • Nursing placements ranked 2nd in the UK (Nursing Times 2017).

Possible careers for graduates • Children’s nurse • District nurse • Health visitor • Healthcare manager • Nurse specialist Accreditation Fully accredited by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

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Learning Disabilities Nursing BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B761 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/B761 3 years full-time Overview This professional course aims to enable you to make real changes to the lives of people with learning disabilities.

Learning disability nurses play a critical role in improving their patients’ physical and mental health, reducing barriers to them living an independent life and supporting them to lead a fulfilling and healthy life where they can relate to others on equal terms.

A hugely rewarding profession, it is a great career choice if you are compassionate and keen to support individuals of all ages through the many physical, mental and social challenges facing people with learning disabilities.

You will have opportunities to support people of all ages with learning disabilities in a range of settings, including: hospital wards such as epilepsy and palliative care; mental health trusts; adult education; residential and community centres; patients’ homes; workplaces; and schools. This can lead to specialist areas such as education, sensory disability or service management or move into areas such as management, teaching or clinical research.

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Why Learning Disabilities Nursing at Coventry University?

• R anked 7th for nursing and midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2019 • Outstanding graduate employability, with 100% of our students in work or further study after six months (DHLE 2016/17) • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring hospital wards, operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice • Well established clinical placements, teaching and research links with local partner NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers such as private hospitals, hospices and community settings • Nursing placements ranked 2nd in the UK (Nursing Times 2017).

Possible careers for graduates • Learning disability nurse • Nurse specialist • Service manager Accreditation Fully accredited by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B760 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/B760 3 years full-time Overview If you hope for a rewarding career, a Mental Health Nursing degree can train you to care for the 1 in 4 of us now expected to need help for mental health issues at some point in our life (WHO, 2001).

Mental health nursing is a values-based and very rewarding profession working with children, young people and adults of all ages with a variety of mental health problems and from numerous cultures and backgrounds. These specialist nurses are usually based in hospitals or in the community, for example, in GP surgeries, prison health, community health care or residential centres and patients’ own homes.

This course builds on knowledge of mental health, various disorders and innovative nursing care approaches. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and competence to understand the experiences of people with mental health problems and to assist and facilitate their journey to recovery.

Why Mental Health Nursing at Coventry University?

• R anked 7th for nursing and midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2019 • E xceptionally high levels of student satisfaction – 97% overall in the latest National Student Survey (NSS 2018) • D emand for specialist mental health nurses has increased and the course has outstanding graduate employability, with 100% of our students in work or further study after six months (DHLE, 2016/17) • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring hospital wards, operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice • Well established clinical placements, teaching and research links with local partner NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers such as private hospitals, hospices and community settings • Nursing placements ranked 2nd in the UK (Nursing Times 2017).

Possible careers for graduates • Mental health nurse • Nurse specialist • Prison health • Service manager Accreditation Fully accredited by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

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Midwifery BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B720 www.coventry.ac.uk/ugB720 3 years full-time Overview Helping mothers bring new life into the world must surely be one of the most rewarding professions.

Midwives play a pivotal role in supporting the health and wellbeing of women and their families during all stages of pregnancy, childbirth and the early postnatal period.

They often describe their role preparing women for the delivery of new life as ‘privileged’.

While there are lots of opportunities for midwives to work on antenatal, labour and postnatal wards and neonatal units in hospitals, more midwives are also now working in the community, providing services in women’s homes, local clinics, children’s centres and GP surgeries.

From the outset, you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of an experienced midwife, who will support you to manage a small caseload during the course. You will be encouraged to develop the clinical and care skills to become a professional midwife who can soundly analyse a woman’s needs, plan an appropriate programme of care and then implement it safely, effectively and sensitively.

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Why Midwifery at Coventry University?

• R anked 7th for nursing and midwifery in the Guardian University Guide 2019 • E xceptionally high levels of student satisfaction, 100% overall in the latest National Student Survey (NSS 2018) • Outstanding graduate employability, with 100% of our students in work or further study after six months (DHLE, 2016/17) • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring midwifery suite, hospital wards, operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life nursing environments relevant to practice • Well established placements for students in Coventry and Warwickshire at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.

Possible careers for graduates • Midwife • Clinical specialist • Consultant midwife • Management Accreditation Fully accredited by the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Dietetics and Human Nutrition BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B410 www.coventry.ac.uk/ugB410 3 years full-time Overview Dietitians are qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems. They translate the latest nutrition science into understandable, practical information about food. They provide education and support to enable people to manage their health and treat nutrition-related disease.

The demand for registered dietitians continues as lifestyles, healthy eating and nutrition become key issues within society.

This course is designed to meet the needs of future practitioners and has a particular emphasis on public health and evidence based practice.

Becoming a registered dietitian can provide you with a gateway to a range of diverse and exciting career opportunities including: the media, food and pharmaceutical industry, public health, freelance dietetics, private health care and consultancy, sport and leisure industry, research and academia, working for government and non-governmental organisations.

Why Dietetics and Human Nutrition at Coventry University?

• H igh levels of student satisfaction – 97% overall in the latest National Student Survey (NSS 2018) • A diverse teaching team including a range of clinical and academic experts committed to providing a range of excellent learning experiences • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research including a purpose-built teaching kitchen and state-of-the-art laboratories • Access to the broad research interests of the teaching team, which include: food poverty, obesogenic environments, wholeperson care including spirituality, behaviour change, and ethical decision making by dieticians • Strong links with local employers and professional bodies.

Possible careers for graduates • Dietitian • Public health promotion • Consultancy • Researcher Accreditation Fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

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Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B920 www.coventry.ac.uk/ugB920 3 years full-time Overview As a registered Occupational Therapist, you will have the privilege to work with people of all ages to help them participate in occupations that hold personal meaning and value to them.

We are the only profession that uses occupation (the things people do every day which can affect their health and wellbeing) as a therapeutic tool to improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life, enabling them to live the life they want.

A degree in occupational therapy (and subsequent eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)) allows you to work in a variety of fields within health and social care, in the private and public sectors. The unique skill set can allow you to work in specialities such as paediatrics, elderly care, mental health, learning disabilities, end of life care, forensics, schools and emergency services, to name just a few.

The purpose of the course is to educate you to become an occupational therapist, and the assessments employed utilise our world-class simulation facilities and model the skills you will need in practice.

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Why Occupational Therapy at Coventry University?

• Ranked 7th for Occupational Therapy in the Complete University Guide 2019 • High graduate employability, with 91% of our students in work or further study after six months (DHLE, 2016/17) • The largest provider of occupational therapy education in the UK • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring hospital wards, operating theatre, critical care settings, community housing and other real life environments relevant to practice • A teaching team of more than 30 research-active, clinical specialist, registered occupational therapists support and develop your learning • Strong links with a wide range of local health trusts, social services, private health, charitable and voluntary organisations who provide practice development activities.

Possible careers for graduates • Occupational therapist • High intensity therapist • Play therapist Accreditation Fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Operating Department Practice DipHE

Course information UCAS code: B990 www.coventry.ac.uk/ugB990 2 years full-time Overview As an operating department practitioner, you’ll work with surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre nurses to help ensure the safety and effectiveness of every operation.

ODPs have a critical role within the operating theatre team and are involved with the maintenance and restoration of the physical and psychological status of the patient. This course aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge to work effectively as an ODP within a team of health and social care professionals.

Why Operating Department Practice at Coventry University?

• E xcellent levels of student satisfaction – 100% in the latest National Student Survey (NSS, 2018) • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring operating theatre and scrub room, hospital wards, critical care settings, community housing and other real life environments relevant to practice • Strong links with a wide range of local health trusts.

Possible careers for graduates • Operating Department Practitioner • Team leader • Research Accreditation Fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

You will have the opportunity to work alongside highly trained and professional staff within the NHS and the private sector, be taught by tutors with real-life experience, and take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities in the new Alison Gingell Building.

Completion of the course will make you eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a qualified ODP (additional costs may apply).

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Paramedic Science FdSc

Course information UCAS code: B780 www.coventry.ac.uk/ugB780 2 years full-time Overview A Paramedic provides specialist care and treatment to patients in emergency situations and urgent healthcare to those who are ill. Often the first on the scene, they can administer a range of treatments and carry out certain surgical techniques, as well as providing vital information and support.

This course aims to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a professional, HCPC-registered Paramedic after two years of study.

As a student Paramedic, we will prepare you to face the challenges that come with providing emergency care in the pre-hospital environment and urgent healthcare to an ageing and diverse population.

Half of your course will be spent establishing a sound academic base to work from within the University. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about the communication and professionalism skills required of a Paramedic, while developing a sound underpinning knowledge of anatomy, pathophysiology and pharmacology, along with necessary clinical skills.

You will also undertake a compulsory practice placement where you will be treating real patients and working alongside registered Paramedics and healthcare professionals.

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Why Paramedic Science at Coventry University?

• 94% student satisfaction score (NSS, 2018) • Outstanding graduate employability, with 94% of our students in work or further study after six months (DLHE 2016/17) • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring a mock ambulance, operating theatre, hospital wards, critical care settings, community housing and other real life environments relevant to practice • Nationally renowned paramedic staff with both clinical and research expertise • A long-standing collaboration with the West Midlands Ambulance Service who provide support, placement provision and mentorship for students.

Possible careers for graduates • Paramedic • Specialist paramedic • Emergency care practitioner • Operations management Accreditation Fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

Course information UCAS code: B160 www.coventry.ac.uk/ugB160 3 years full-time Overview Becoming a physiotherapist offers the opportunity for a challenging, rewarding and satisfying career. You will make a real difference to the quality of life for your clients, enhancing their health and wellbeing by restoring functional movement.

Accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP), this course provides the skills, knowledge and experience to provide safe, effective physiotherapy practice, enabling you to apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on graduation.

One feature of our course is that your skills development and essential learning takes place in your first year, before you go on placements in the second and third year of your degree, ensuring you are well prepared and effectively ‘ready to go’ by the time you enter professional settings.

Why Physiotherapy at Coventry University?

• R anked 7th for Physiotherapy in the Complete University Guide 2019 and a student satisfaction score of 98% (NSS, 2018) • Outstanding graduate employability, with 100% of our students in work or further study after six months (DHLE, 2016/17) • Eligibility to apply to join the CSP and to register with HCPC to use the protected title of ‘physiotherapist’ • Multi-million pound Alison Gingell Building provides facilities for teaching and research, featuring dedicated laboratories for anatomy, electrotherapy and manual skills, operating theatre, hospital wards, critical care settings, community housing and other real life environments relevant to practice.

Possible careers for graduates • Physiotherapist • Sports and exercise physiotherapy • Rehabilitation and neurorehabilitation • Research Accreditation Fully accredited by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

The expanding role of the physiotherapist within both the public and private sectors offers many career pathways within the NHS, industry, community settings, sport and the private, independent and voluntary sectors.

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Next steps Open days

Scholarships

University Open Days and Experience Days take place on Saturdays and include presentations, campus and accommodation tours, advice, workshops and the opportunity to sample our activity-led learning approach.

If you are a truly outstanding candidate we may be able to offer you a Coventry University Scholarship.

Book your place at our next open day at www.coventry.ac.uk/opendays

Entry requirements

Drop-in events Our Wednesday afternoon drop-in events are a good option if you’re pushed for time. You will have the opportunity to meet staff and students and ask any questions you may have.

Student-led tours These weekday tours average around 90 minutes and give you a student’s perspective on the University and their own experience.

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Find out more at www.coventry.ac.uk/scholarships

Please check the University website www.coventry.ac.uk for detailed information about each course.

How to apply For further details regarding how to apply, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/ugapplynow

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