CPD modules in Nursing and Midwifery
We offer a wide range of continuing professional development (CPD) modules for nurses and midwives.
Modules
Select a module to find out more.
- Advancing Renal Nursing Practice (online)
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.
- Care and Management of the Renal Patient (online)
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.
- Neonatal Intensive Care
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
| Credits | 2025/26 fees | 2026/27 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.
How to apply
Find out how to apply for a CPD module in the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.
Degree programmes and apprenticeships
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