• Have a UK or overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification.
• Hold professional registration with the NMC, HCPC, GMC or Allied Health Professional Body or Council are encouraged to have an identified mentor in general practice to complete competencies.
• Work-based learning is central to the course. This approach allows you to manage and actively shape your own learning in the workplace, with the support of nurse mentors and primary care workforce tutors.
• Some of the learning units require completion of the pre -requisite ELFH modules to be completed before the live zoom session
  

Programme 1 : Introduction to General Practice Course

This foundation course is for qualified healthcare professionals  who are new to general practice. The Introduction to General Practice module comprises of a range of learning units to prepare you for general practice. A programme of  blended learning has been designed for nurses and allied healthcare professionals new to general practice and includes live webinars and self directed learning that can be accessed as recorded presentations by experts in the field. The course bundle includes 10 modules with learning units and encourages practice nurses to develop basic skills. It links to the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP, 2012) General Practice Nurse Competencies.

Programme 2: General Practice for ACP’s and Nurse Practitioners

This programme is suitable for clinicians working at and advanced level in general practice. Suitable for practitioners who are seeing and treating patients in primary care settings such as general practice, walk in centres and the community. Includes the following modules.

• Physical Examination Skills
• Advanced Practice Minor Illness (Classroom/ Elearning/Webinar)
• Telephone Triage Webinar
• ECG Interpretation Elearning
• Blood Results Interpretation
• Paediatric Minor Illness

Programme 3 : General Practice Webinars

These series of short webinars and eLearning programmes are suitable for doctors, general practitioners, nurse practitioners and pharmacists who work in general practice or the community. Series of short courses to update knowledge n current practice and evidence related to primary acer provision in the UK.

• Introduction to Childhood Immunisations
• Foundation Travel Health
• Chronic Disease Update
• Flu Update

Assessments for these general practice programmes will evaluate participants' understanding and application of knowledge and skills through various methods such as written assignments, practical demonstrations, and examinations. Feedback aims to support learning and ensure participants are equipped for success in their roles.

• Possession of a UK or overseas degree from a recognized institution, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Professional registration with bodies like NMC, HCPC, GMC, or relevant Allied Health Professional Body/Council.
• Employment in a clinical role supporting development of clinical skills during the programme.
• Work experience in a clinical environment such as general practice, preferably with a qualified mentor.
• Completion of prerequisite ELFH modules for some learning units.
• Identification of a mentor before starting the course.