Community Matrons Proposed Programme of Preparation

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Community Matrons Proposed Programme of
Preparation

• Ann Bryan
• Head of Postgraduate Studies
• University of Chester

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Context

• Government agenda
• Case management / long tem conditions
• Community Matrons role
• Competencies
• Initial pilot

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Option One

• Quick fix approach
• Variety of provision across the HEIs

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Option 2 Joint HEI Programme

• Comparable M level package across all HEIs
• Specific Community Matron role

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Draft Programme

• Core
• Additional
• Options

Portfolio
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Strengths of Joint HEI Programme

• Joint HEI and PCT curriculum
• Variety of routes to meet different student
  backgrounds
• Cohesive, leading to a CM award
• Fits into PQF and APF
• Adaptable to include non-nurse case managers

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Possible issues

• Entry requirements
• Competencies and programme
• Validation process
• Viability

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Example routeSpecialist Practitioner from
secondary care
APL
APL
Portfolio
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Example routeSpecialist Practitioner from
primary care

Portfolio
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Community Matrons Proposed Programme of
Preparation

• Any questions?