Homeless and Inclusion Health (Online)

The programme critically engages with contemporary issues, theories and concepts within the sphere of extreme health inequities, homelessness and inclusion health. Particular emphasis is placed on making input from empirical research and theory practically applicable to health and social care professionals. The course is popular as a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) option for practitioners and clinicians working in homelessness/housing, health and social care, and allied sectors. 

This course is delivered by experts representing a wide range of disciplines from within and outwith the University of Edinburgh, including external health and social care practitioners and experts by experience. 

Students are expected to engage with their learning through watching recorded lectures (10 x 1-hours), online evening tutorials (10 x 1-hour), weekly contributions to an online discussion board, and reading relevant scholarly and practice/policy-focused literature. 

The teaching is delivered over a 10-week period from mid-January (with a one-week break mid-semester). The written assignment (only applicable for those taking the course for credit) is due in mid-April. 

Beyond academic learning, the course offers invaluable opportunity to connect with other people (academics, clinicians, practitioners and students) who share interest in the prevention and resolution of homelessness and extreme health inequalities. 

Please note that this course is delivered completely online. It is also available in an on-campus format.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop a critical understanding of the intersection of extreme social inequities with health and housing.
• Critically engage with a wide range of social, psychological, biomedical and political theories and concepts of homelessness and extreme health inequities.
• Understand key concepts in the field of health inequities and Inclusion Health, such as social determinants of health, multiple and complex exclusion, and trauma informed care.
• Engage with a range of disciplinary perspectives on homelessness and extreme health inequities, including the perspective of experts by experience
• Develop knowledge and skills in conducting and evaluating research in the field of homelessness and extreme health inequities through theoretical input and practical exercises.

There are two elements to the assessment, including:

1. Written assignment, 4000 words (4 blogs) (90%)
2. Engagement in online discussion board tasks (10%)

CPD courses are appropriate for applicants who have already studied an undergraduate degree, or equivalent. Along with a completed application form, you will need to submit copies of the following supporting documents:

• A work reference. If your referee prefers that you do not see your letter of recommendation, they can mail them to us, confidentially, at the below address.
• A short personal statement. Your personal statement should explain why you wish to study on the course and provide any additional information which you feel may support your application.
• An email stating whether you wish to take the course with or without academic credit.

You don't need to submit evidence of your ability to study at Postgraduate level with your application, but we may ask to see copies of your undergraduate degree certificate or academic transcript (or equivalent).

Please complete the application form either digitally or in block capitals and black ink, and return to us - including any supporting documents - at the postal or email address below.

Enquiries about the course content and delivery are welcome and should be directed to Prof Sarah Johnsen at sarah.johnsen@ed.ac.uk.

If you have any questions concerning your application please don't hesitate to contact us at NursingCPD@ed.ac.uk