Edge Hill University recognises that training in the area of the caring professions can be demanding and is committed to ensuring students can access support throughout their course. All students have access to the advice and support available through Student Services, such as a Careers Centre, advice on childcare support and student finance.
We deliver comprehensive support to health and social care students in particular by:
- Providing extensive learning resources at our Ormskirk and Aintree campuses and access to library facilities at NHS study centres in Merseyside, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
- Offering free, one-to-one counselling sessions.
Further support is delivered by:
- Pathway Co-ordinators – offering advice on pathway routes and negotiating specific pathways, monitoring student progression and achievement.
- Student Liaison Officers – supporting students in practice in particular pathways.
- Academic leads – managing student issues relating to deadline extensions and mitigating circumstances.
- Faculty staff – supporting mentors in practice and offering advice on student support.
Working while you Study
Effective time management is often the key to success at university and although finding the time to study between other aspects of everyday life can be challenging, most CPD students succeed in striking the balance between their studies and work and personal commitments. It is likely that you already have the skills to effectively prioritise tasks and manage your time successfully – you probably do this everyday at work. Speak to your employer before commencing your course to see how they can support you.
Try to plan ahead time to study especially when approaching an assignment deadline. You might be able to identify regular times every week that can be set aside for study. It is also a good idea to set up a quiet place to study away from work and home distractions, such as the phone or television.
Individual programme leaders will be able to advise how many hours you will need to spend in lectures and seminars for a specific course and whether any placements are required.
Placements
For some health professional development programmes it may be a requirement of the course that you are working in a relevant area to meet the learning outcomes. For students on the Return to Practise programme, we will provide placements as part of the programme. We have excellent relationships with NHS Hospital and Community Trusts meaning we can offer work-based learning opportunities across a variety of care contexts, with placements at over 600 locations in Merseyside, Cheshire and Lancashire. The practice placement experience of the Edge Hill NHS students was considered the best in the country in the 2008 National Student Survey.
Handbooks for Current CPD Students
Undergraduate CPD Programme Handbook
Postgraduate CPD Programme Handbook