Nursing in general practice: Foundation Knowledge and Skills for General Practice

Who should attend this course?

This course is intended for qualified nurses or registered nursing associates who have recently gained employment within the general practice setting.

Course aims

The course will enable nurses to gain the key knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective nursing practice within primary care so that they can contribute effectively to the achievement of practice targets.

Course content

This course explores the role of the nurse in general practice and their professional responsibilities in relation to quality assurance, health and safety and infection control.

Topics will include but are not limited to:

• The current nature and organisation of general practice

• Transition to general practice

• Working in general practice and treatment room management

• Safeguarding

• Communication and history taking

• Multidisciplinary teams

• Common mental health conditions

• Population health and health promotion

• Introduction to Long term conditions

• Monitoring and management of: Asthma and COPD, Cardiovascular disease, Dementia care and support for carers and Diabetes

• Cervical cytology with access to a named mentor

• Travel health

• Childhood immunisation

• Wound care

Where is the course taught and by whom?

The course will be delivered through blended learning, integrating e-learning activities with on-campus sessions. Students will need access to a suitable personal computer and a reliable Internet connection (broadband is recommended). Most modern PCs or Macs (less than three years old) should be adequate. For any IT-related queries or additional support, an e-learning technologist employed by

the School is available to assist and provide advice. The course is taught by lecturers from the primary care team, including experts in general practice, and the management of long-term conditions.

 Pre-requisites

Participants will need to be NMC registered nurses or NMC registered nursing associates, recently employed within General Practice. They must be available to attend all the required taught days.  A DBS check obtained within the last 3 years is also required.

22 Jan 2026 (Available)

Apply by: 25 Dec 2025

Course enquiries: Dawn Royall d.royall@herts.ac.uk -  go.herts.ac.uk/cpdhealth

For more information please click the links below

Foundation Knowledge and Skills for General Practice, Level 6

Foundation Knowledge and Skills for General Practice Level 7

 To apply, please complete a Training Hub funding request form