BHPR endorsed courses
BHPR endorses a range of high calibre educational courses and bursaries which are hosted by external organisations.
If you would like BHPR to endorse your course please contact
bhpr@rheumatology.org.uk.
The ASPiRE Modules
- Introduction to Arthritis and Allied Conditions
- Management of Arthritis and Allied Conditions
Host institution: Keele University
Who's it for: Nurses and allied health professionals wishing to develop their knowledge and skills in the management of patients with rheumatological disorders
Intake: Annual
Course contact: Kathryn Jones (
Kathryn.jones@stokepct.nhs.uk) or Sarah Ryan (
Sarah.ryan@stokepct.nhs.uk)
View the course programme
Post Graduate Diploma in Rheumatology Nursing
Host institution: Keele University
Who’s it for: Rheumatology and musculoskeletal nurses and allied health professionals
All of the modules are stand alone so can be taken by nurses and allied health professionals
Intake: Biannual
Course contact: Kathryn Jones (
Kathryn.jones@stokepct.nhs.uk) or Sarah Ryan (
Sarah.ryan@stokepct.nhs.uk)
View the course programme
BHPR Educational Bursaries
The educational bursaries are made to enable members to make an
educational visit, attend a course or conference which will enhance
their rheumatology skills or knowledge. Please
click here for more information.
Arthritis Research UK -
Allied health professionals educational training bursaries
Grants aim to promote awareness and understanding of arthritis and
related musculoskeletal diseases among allied health professionals
through research, practical experience, presentation of research, and
formal education in rheumatology. Please
click here for more information.
PRCA BURSARY
The PRCA is committed to making some of its funds available for educational bursaries annually. This is to facilitate continuing professional development for members.
Each year £500 is set aside to facilitate podiatric involvement in rheumatology. If there are no applications within the year time frame, then the money is added into the pot for the following year.
Please
click here for more information.