CERTIFICATE (CPD) IN CORONIAL SERVICES: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
PART-TIME / ONLINE 1 YEAR STUDY PROGRAMME: COMMENCING 2024-25
The Cert(CPD) Coronial Services: Professional Practice at the University of Bolton is a specialised part-time programme that provides current and aspiring coroners’ officers with professional knowledge and skills.
Aimed at those currently working in or aspiring to join the coronial services.This course, worth 20 credits, is delivered entirely online, giving flexibility to study alongside work commitments while gaining a formal qualification tailored to the complex needs of coronial services.
The Course
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Specialised Focus for Coroners’ Officers and Associated Professionals
Expert-Led and Industry-Connected -
Flexible Online Learning
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Career-Focused Development
Course Structure
This part-time, distance-learning course is delivered online through a combination of:
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Synchronous learning: Via live, tutor-led sessions scheduled every two weeks
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Asynchronous learning: Self-guided study, including background reading and online activities.
Programme Fees
£519.00 (with 30% discount for COASA members)
Entry Requirements
To join the Cert(CPD) Coronial Services: Professional Practice, you should meet the following criteria:
- At least a Level 3 qualification (A-levels, vocational certificates, or equivalent).
- Professional experience in coronial services or related fields is essential.
Applicants without the above qualifications may still be considered based on relevant work experience and may be required to attend an interview.
If English is not your first language, IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any band) or equivalent is required.
What will you learn?
On successful completion of the Cert(CPD) Coronial Services: Professional Practice, you will be able to:
- Communicate effectively with bereaved individuals and families, providing support with empathy and professionalism
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams while respecting ethical and cultural considerations
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the roles and responsibilities of coroners and coroners’ officers
- Navigate legal, medical, and societal influences in coronial investigations
- Develop resilience and adaptability to manage the emotional and complex challenges within coronial services
- Use basic information technology tools for research and communication, essential for a professional context
- Demonstrate that you have achieved an accredited level of academic study.
Contact
If you have any questions about the course or the application process, contact the programme team:
Dr Alicia Danielsson
Head of Centre (Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law)
Email: A.Danielsson@bolton.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1204 903918
Mr Alan Wilson
Programme Coordinator
Email: A.Wilson2@bolton.ac.uk
Or contact the University of Bolton’s Enquiry Team:
Phone: +44 (0)1204 903903
Email: enquiries@bolton.ac.uk