Thriving in the NHS

A free, two week online pre-sessional course for international students, 12 – 23 August 2024
A young male nurse stands in a busy hospital ward. Image courtesy of Getty Images.
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Are you an international student holding an unconditional offer for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in the Faculty of Health and available from 12 – 23 August 2024?
Are you interested in learning about the UK’s National Health Service and keen to develop your cultural competence? 
If yes, then you may be interested in a new, free two-week online course this summer.

About the course

‘Thriving in the NHS’ is a free, two-week pre-sessional online course for international students holding offers to study undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes in the Faculty of Health. 
Course aims: to help students feel better equipped to thrive in their respective future NHS, health and social care settings. 
Course content (16 hours per week): 
  • an introduction to the culture and structure of the NHS
  • NHS values and focus on patient-centred care 
  • the role of evidence-based and reflective practice in the UK context
  • what it means to be ‘culturally competent’ in an NHS setting.
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How will this course benefit me?

 ‘Thriving in the NHS’ offers a unique opportunity for participants to: 
  • enhance their ‘cultural fluency’ in the healthcare context
  • establish networks with students from diverse programmes offered by the Faculty of Health which can be enjoyed through the entirety of the student journey
  • develop resilience through familiarisation with some of the challenges faced by international students specifically in NHS settings.
Book now

Please book now to confirm your place. 
 

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