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.
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
Key information
Module Category: PCPH
Module Code: 5053
Module Credits: 15
Module Level: 7
Module leader
Please contact pna@dmu.ac.uk in the first instance if you have any queries.
Semesters
We will be running the Professional Nurse Advocate for Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health care Professionals this year as follows:
September 2026 cohort:
- 23 September 2026
- 30 September 2026
- 7 October 2026
- 14 October 2026
- 21 October 2026
- 28 October 2026
- 4 November 2026
- 11 November 2026
- 18 November 2026
- 25 November 2026
January 2027 cohort:
- 7 January 2027
- 14 January 2027
- 21 January 2027
- 28 January 2027
- 4 February 2027
- 11 February 2027
- 18 February 2027
- 25 February 2027
- 4 March 2027
- 11 March 2027
Fees
£900 (from September 2026)