BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disabilities)

The BSc (Hons) Nursing (Learning Disability) is an undergraduate degree course provided by Nottingham Trent University. This 3-year full-time course is especially designed for individuals who are interested in caring for people with learning disabilities. It focuses on teaching students about improving the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. The program combines theory-based learning in campus and different practical experiences in varied settings to help produce well-rounded graduates.Course Content: The degree covers a broad spectrum of topics including the needs of people with learning disabilities, diagnosis, interventions, and strategies for providing care. It integrates studies in biological and social sciences. There's also opportunities to study different aspects of learning disabilities nursing including therapeutic interventions, leadership skills, and public health. Key Modules: Key modules include Fundamentals of learning disability nursing practice, Improving health and wellbeing in learning disability nursing, and Leadership and management in nursing. Other modules are Evidence informed decision making, Independent study in nursing, and Becoming an accountable professional.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), certifying students as registered nurses in Learning Disability upon successful completion of the degree. Future Careers: This degree paves way for graduates to pursue careers as learning disability nurses in a range of settings including residential and community settings, hospitals, and specialist health or social care teams. Other career paths include roles in health promotion, teaching, and service improvement.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.