CPD modules in Nursing and Midwifery

We offer a wide range of continuing professional development (CPD) modules for nurses and midwives.

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Modules

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This module is aimed at NMC-registered nurses who have gained a minimum of two years of experience in caring for patients with renal disease and wish to further enhance their knowledge and skills.

This module is aimed at NMC-registered nurses who have gained some experience in caring for patients with renal disease and wish to consolidate and further enhance their knowledge and skills in this area.

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Independent/Supplementary Prescribing

This unit is for nurses and midwives working in primary and secondary care who want to qualify as independent/supplementary prescribers.

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This module is designed to enable registered nurses and midwives currently working within the neonatal environment to develop an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of preterm and term neonates.

Advanced Clinical Assessment (Neonatal)

This module is open to nurses and allied healthcare professionals who work in a neonatal setting and will benefit by enhancing their clinical knowledge and gain competence in undertaking a structured patient consultation – from history taking to physical examination.

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Advanced Clinical Assessment (Paediatric)

This module is open to nurses and allied healthcare professionals who work in a paediatric setting and will benefit by enhancing their clinical knowledge and gain competence in undertaking a structured patient consultation – from history taking to physical examination.

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Advanced Clinical Assessment (GP)

This module is open to nurses and allied healthcare professionals who will benefit by enhancing their clinical knowledge and gain competence in undertaking a structured patient consultation – from history taking to physical examination.

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Paediatric Wound Care

Designed in conjunction with Sheffield Children's Hospital, this module is for qualified healthcare professionals who work in a paediatric setting or with paediatric patients.  It is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to provide paediatric wound care in line with current national policy.

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Developing Clinical Practice - Renal

This unit is suitable for practitioners interested in developing a clinical practice/protocol for their own clinical environment and providing the evidence base to support the practice.

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Tuition fees

Home students

The standard fee for each CPD module in Nursing and Midwifery for home students is as follows. Other fees may apply depending on your employer.

Credits2025/26 fees2026/27 fees
15 credits£1,050£1,080
20 credits£1,400£1,440
30 credits£2,100£2,160
40 credits£2,800£2,880
60 credits£4,200£4,320

Overseas students

The standard fee for each CPD module in Nursing and Midwifery for overseas students is as follows:

  • 2025/26 - £139 per credit
  • 2026/27 - £145 per credit

Other fees may apply. You may be able to pay the home fee for distance learning modules. Email ahpnm-admissions@sheffield.ac.uk for more information.


Funding your studies

There is NHS funding available to support the continuing professional development of healthcare professionals. We also accept sponsored and self-funding students.

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How to apply

Find out how to apply for a CPD module in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.

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