Duration
2 years
Training structure
School of Medicine
Presentation
Objectives
Advanced practice nurses have broader skills than state-registered nurses, validated by the state-registered advanced practice nursing diploma awarded by the University.
Organization
Knowledge assessment
Knowledge Assessment Methods
In each Teaching Unit (UE), skills and knowledge may vary. This may involve a final exam, and/or continuous assessment, and/or validation of attendance at certain classes. The assessment methods chosen for each UE are published definitively no later than one month after the start of the academic year.
There are two exam sessions per year:
- One session at the end of each semester.
- A second session in early July during which each student will take exams for the course units not validated during the first session.
The validation of a course unit is decided by the jury after deliberation when the student has obtained a grade greater than or equal to 10/20.
Program
Classes are held in person in Montpellier outside of internship periods.
- First-year internships: 10 weeks
- Second-year internships: 4 months
The program will be organized around a first year of core courses laying the foundations for advanced nursing practice and a second year focused on courses related to the chosen specialization: - mention Stabilized Chronic Conditions; prevention and common multiple conditions in primary care
- Oncology-Hematology-Oncology
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Dialysis, Kidney Transplant
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Emergency mention
Courses are organized into semesters, with each semester corresponding to 30 ECTS (European credits), or 60 ECTS per year.
Admission
Admission requirements
Registration is possible for initial training or continuing education. However, practicing Advanced Practice requires a minimum of three years of prior professional experience as a registered nurse.
Registration is subject to prior approval by the program coordinators, following consultation with the academic council.
- Continuing education
If you need to undertake continuing education, you can request a quote from Ms. Cayron at the Continuing Education Department of the University of Montpellier: sfc @ umontpellier.fr
- Initial training is reserved for students who have not interrupted their studies.
Registration procedures
Mandatory prerequisites
However, practicing in Advanced Practice requires a minimum of three years of prior professional experience as a registered nurse.