FdSc Assistant Practitioner
Entry requirements
You will: usually hold GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade 9-4/A*-C or Level 2 equivalents, on entry to the course OR you will be supported to undertake Functional Skills Level 2 English and maths whilst on the course, with the aim of normally achieving this by the end of year 1 (level 4) or by the end of the course. This requires an additional 57 hours of study for each subject (there is no additional cost). Employment information You must: Be employed in a health or social care setting, in a role that involves providing care to service users. Be employed for a minimum of 20 hours a week. Have support from your manager to ensure you can attend the x1 study day per week Have an identified mentor who will assess you in practice and support you to complete the clinical competency document. Change of Employment Change of employment during the course could impact your studies and any plan to do so should be discussed with the course leader first. Where change of employment is unavoidable support will be given to ensure the new employer is aware of the support needed and course requirements. If no immediate supportive employer is found, the student will need to defer their place on the course. Selection Process All applicants will be required to successfully pass a value-based interview.
About this course
FdSc in Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing). Core topics include Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is designed for healthcare assistants and support workers advancing to assistant practitioner roles. Students attend university one day a week while working in a health or social care setting.
Modules
- Learning Skills Development
- Assistant Practitioner: Introduction to the Role
- Anatomy and Physiology for Healthcare
- Skills for Practice
- Safe Practice in Healthcare
- Introduction to Research
- Pathophysiology for Healthcare
- Enhanced Skills for Practice
- Improving the Quality of Care
- Assistant Practitioner: Developing the Role