CertHE Health Care Nursing Support Worker Education
University of South Wales
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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Pontypridd

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Part Time

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2 Years

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Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE

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Pontypridd

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This CertHE Health Care Nursing Support Worker Education course provides a career development pathway for Health Care Support Workers (HCNSW) that, upon graduation, allows you to apply for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Roles or to continue your professional development. Designed for The course aims to provide you with knowledge and skills that will transform your practice, improving the quality of care for patients/clients/service users. University Quality Assurance

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WUSCA ranking:
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83/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
77th
What students say
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julie
26 Feb 25

it's been hard work but the university and its staff have made it..Read more

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Emma
24 Feb 25

I have always felt supported by the faculty team. As a mature student I have never felt out of place here. So far a very positive..Read more

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£2,355 per year

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GBP £785 per 20 credits

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julie
26 Feb 25
Nursing (Adult) September Entry
it's been hard work but the university and its staff have made it...
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Emma
24 Feb 25
Nursing (Adult) September Entry
I have always felt supported by the faculty team. As a mature student I have never felt out of place here. So far a very positive...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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