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Professional Healthcare Practitioner Advocate

Advance your supervisory expertise and lead clinical excellence across the diverse fields of allied health care. Our Level 7 Professional Advocate leadership module aims to promote compassionate care, and lead sustainable service improvements within multi-disciplinary settings. Grounded in the specialised application of the A-EQUIP clinical supervisory framework  this module enables you to guide colleagues through complex clinical reflections, protect professional well-being, and advocate for safe, high-quality care environments.

Sessions will be delivered by a team of experienced professionals, combining expertise from both academic and practice backgrounds. This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures a well-rounded and holistic approach to learning, enriching participants with insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to practice as a professional advocate, demonstrating leadership skills and providing specialist support to others.

This programme has been accredited by the RCN Centre for Professional Accreditation until 2028. Accreditation applies only to the educational content of the programme and does not apply to any product.

Entry criteria

• Effective registration with a relevant professional body (i.e NMC, HCPC). (Essential)
• Currently be employed in practice and have the support of their manager in undertaking the module. (Essential)
• Ideally have undertaken successful level 5 or 6 academic study.

If you don't quite meet this entry requirement, you might still be eligible through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Here's what to do in this instance:

• Contact us to discuss your qualifications and experience.
• Prove you've worked in your field with a UK professional body for at least a year.
• You might need to write a 1000-word essay to showcase your skills.

Want to discuss RPL so you can access the Professional Advocate Module? Contact: pna@dmu.ac.uk

How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process