Postgraduate Certificate in ENT

Disabling hearing loss is the most common disability around the globe, yet this disability is often misunderstood and ‘neglected’. It is traditionally diagnosed and quantified using pure tone audiometry. It is crucial to understand that a diagnosis of disabling hearing loss does not solely consist of the inability to hear speech and sounds. It is often associated with many hidden struggles and underlying factors.

It is estimated that around 15% of the world’s adult population live with a degree of hearing loss with a significantly higher prevalence of disabling hearing loss has been shown to exist in developing countries.

The most common ENT conditions of sinusitis, hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus can be evaluated and treated in primary care settings.

Our Certificate programmes benefit greatly from the diversity of our international participants and our world-class experts who design and facilitate our programmes.

Learn at one of the UK’s premier medical learning institutes and become alumni of The University of Plymouth. The programme is blended learning featuring online self-study and a series of live webinars. The programme is blended learning featuring online self-study and a series of live webinars. The PGCert ENT delivered and assessed 100% online.

3 good reasons to study the Postgraduate Certificate ENT:

Our course equips you with the necessary theory and skills to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of ENT
You’ll have greater confidence and knowledge to better manage your patients. You’ll also be further recognised and appreciated by clinical colleagues, as having a special interest and skill set in ENT
You’ll have the opportunity to meet other Healthcare Professionals on the course – from the UK and worldwide – building your international network

Disabling hearing loss is the most common disability around the globe, yet this disability is often misunderstood and ‘neglected’. It is traditionally diagnosed and quantified using pure tone audiometry. It is crucial to understand that a diagnosis of disabling hearing loss does not solely consist of the inability to hear speech and sounds. It is often associated with many hidden struggles and underlying factors.

It is estimated that around 15% of the world’s adult population live with a degree of hearing loss with a significantly higher prevalence of disabling hearing loss has been shown to exist in developing countries.

The most common ENT conditions of sinusitis, hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus can be evaluated and treated in primary care settings.

Our Certificate programmes benefit greatly from the diversity of our international participants and our world-class experts who design and facilitate our programmes.

Learn at one of the UK’s premier medical learning institutes and become alumni of The University of Plymouth. The programme is blended learning featuring online self-study and a series of live webinars. The programme is blended learning featuring online self-study and a series of live webinars. The PGCert ENT delivered and assessed 100% online.

3 good reasons to study the Postgraduate Certificate ENT:

Our course equips you with the necessary theory and skills to develop mastery in the clinical and service aspects of ENT
You’ll have greater confidence and knowledge to better manage your patients. You’ll also be further recognised and appreciated by clinical colleagues, as having a special interest and skill set in ENT
You’ll have the opportunity to meet other Healthcare Professionals on the course – from the UK and worldwide – building your international network

We welcome applications from healthcare practitioners around the world. The PGCert ENT delivered and assessed 100% online.

The formal entry requirements are:

Provide a satisfactory reference from a senior health care practitioner or line manager with knowledge of your work and experience, and who is able to support your suitability to participate in the programme and should be able to vouch for your English Language fluency.

Plus, fulfil one of the following criteria:

Nurses at specialist, practitioner or consultant level within the clinical speciality. Nurses not working at these grades but with evidence of suitable work experience can also be considered on a case-by-case basis or
Be in possession of a BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery) from an accredited institution or
Be in possession of BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) from an accredited institution or
Be an Allied Healthcare Professional with suitable qualifications, registration and experience and shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Note that if the primary degree or other qualification was not taught in the English language a score of 5.5, in all elements, in the British Council IELTS test, or equivalent (e.g. Test of English as a Foreign Language) will usually be required.

*Applications are considered from candidates who do not meet the formal entry requirements but can provide evidence of equivalence.

We have over 25 years of experience in healthcare education. Each year, we carefully evolve our programme to bring you the latest expertise and best possible learning environment:

Gain a UK Higher Education Institution Accredited Certificate
Study in your own time at your own pace (in whatever time-zone you live)
Continue to live in your own country/location without disrupting family life
Continue to pursue your existing career, without a break

Programme Outline
Our programme has been designed specifically for healthcare professionals working in ENT, to gain experience in the management of clinical and service aspects of ENT. Our programme is a learning experience that is tailored to suit your individual preferences. The PGCert ENT requires you to complete 2 modules:

Module 1: Core generic knowledge & skills (20 Credits)
Module 2: Advances in ENT (50 Credits)

Postgraduate Certificate ENT delivered as blended learning featuring online self-study and a series of live webinars.

We pride ourselves on offering market-leading learning experiences for medical practitioners. Our experienced team of top experts have carefully developed our programme to deliver the best possible learning outcomes for you. There are 2 modules:

Module 1: Core generic knowledge & skills
We’ll cover a variety of background factors influencing ENT disorders. This includes determinants of health, lifestyle factors in health, identifying risk factors and nutrition and health. We’ll also cover how to break bad news, which is essential in helping you manage your patients effectively.

Module 2: Advances in ENT
In this module, we go deeper into the subject of ENT, giving you detailed understanding. Topics include:

Medical sciences relating to ENT, Deafness, Rhinnorhoea, Dysphagia, Vertigo/dizziness.
Epistaxis, hoarseness, otorrhoea/otalgia, facial pain, neck swelling
Tinnitus, nasal blockage, otitis media with effusion (OME)
Evidence-based medicine: it’s role & use in clinical practice
Ear & nose emergencies, globus pharyngeus, intranasal drugs, facial palsy, specific head + neck emergencies
Rehabilitation services (Hearing aids and vestibular rehabilitation),, Snoring & obstructive sleep apnoea
ENT emergencies in children
Oral lesions
The role of the ENT specialist speech & Language Therapist

DURATION

6 months. For exact course dates and locations please check our website.

FINAL AWARD

Based on the successful completion of all components of the programme, Postgraduate Certificate in ENT awarded by the University of Plymouth School of Medicine & Dentistry (70 Level 7 Masters Credits)

DELIVERY METHOD

Our courses are online with a 1-day introductory workshop and ½ day exam at the end.

RANKING

The University of Plymouth’s medical school has a high score of 96/100 and 100% employment for graduates six months from graduation (Complete University Guide 2019). It also has the top dental school in England – outside of London – scoring 94/100, including a value-added score of 8/10 (The Guardian University Guide 2018).

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ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

On completion of our programme, you’ll receive a diploma from The University of Plymouth. It’s an internationally recognised academic qualification. The University of Plymouth has been committed to excellence since its foundation in 1862. It received its University title, and degree awarding powers, from His Majesty’s Most Honourable Privy Council. It’s fully recognised by the British Government and listed on the UK’s Department for Business, Innovation and Skills list of recognised UK awarding institutions.