FdA Health and Wellbeing (Assistant Practitioner) Higher Apprenticeship
University of Suffolk
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The FdA in Health and Wellbeing (Assistant Practitioner) Higher Apprenticeship is a course designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with the occupational standards for Assistant Practitioners.The course provides a flexible work-based learning programme, to develop knowledge of key areas of health and social care, including the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, which is supported by government strategies (Skills for Health, 2016). The Foundation Degree is an ...Read more

The FdA in Health and Wellbeing (Assistant Practitioner) Higher Apprenticeship is a course designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with the occupational standards for Assistant Practitioners.

The course provides a flexible work-based learning programme, to develop knowledge of key areas of health and social care, including the primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, which is supported by government strategies (Skills for Health, 2016). The Foundation Degree is an employment-based higher education qualification and is offered as part of the Higher Apprenticeship, which is aligned with the Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship Standard.

Aimed at support workers who work alongside registered healthcare professionals in areas such as hospitals, clinics or in the community providing quality person-centred health and social care, the course provides students with the opportunity to remain employed within their current workplace, combining a mix of work-related specialist skills whilst studying as an apprentice.

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83rd
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55th
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Charity
19 Dec 25

I am an international student in my final year, I had my baby this year and the Uni was so supportive in arranging bespoke placements for me to meet up with my criteria. I also..Read more

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Elizabeth
18 Dec 25

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Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support.

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support.

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I am an international student in my final year, I had my baby this year and the Uni was so supportive in arranging bespoke placements for me to meet up with my criteria. I also...
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Elizabeth
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University of Suffolk
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