FdSc Health Care Practice (Nursing Associate HTQ) FdSc
University of Hertfordshire
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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Why choose this course?Spend over 1000 hours in clinical placements e.g. hospitals and hospicesGain practical experience in our simulation laboratoriesGain a qualification to register with the Nursing and Midwifery CouncilYou’re passionate about becoming a registered nursing associate and want to learn how to provide outstanding person-centred careYou want to benefit from real-world expertise and knowledge from a teaching team who are all registered with the Nursing and Midwifery councilJoin a ...Read more

Why choose this course?

  • Spend over 1000 hours in clinical placements e.g. hospitals and hospices
  • Gain practical experience in our simulation laboratories
  • Gain a qualification to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  • You’re passionate about becoming a registered nursing associate and want to learn how to provide outstanding person-centred care
  • You want to benefit from real-world expertise and knowledge from a teaching team who are all registered with the Nursing and Midwifery council
  • Join a course which is co-produced with service users, carers and practice partners to gain essential skills required by today’s health care sector
  • Be taught in a rich learning environment, including simulation laboratories where you can practice your skills safely in a real-life setting
  • Immerse yourself in a range of clinical placements, from mental health to palliative and primary care to get substantial hands-on experience
  • Opportunity to progress onto one of our full nursing degrees and apply to become a registered nurse.

What's the course about?

Nursing associates bridge the gap between health care assistants and registered nurses. This course is designed to equip you with the competencies and understanding you’ll need to succeed in this role. You’ll benefit from our experience, as we share techniques, values and behaviours that have helped us and our patients. Plus, you’ll also learn essential transferable skills, like problem solving, time management, communication and effective team working.

Our strong emphasis on work-based learning, means that throughout the duration of the course you’ll spend over 1,000 hours in a range of clinical settings, including hospitals, GP surgeries and hospices. You’ll be guided by practitioners, as you observe and practice your skills in real-life settings. Working closely with multi professional health care teams, you’ll see first-hand how to deliver compassionate expert care.

What's next for my career?

On successful completion of the programme of study the Nursing Associate will be eligible to join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register and there is the opportunity for progress onto one of our full nursing degrees and apply to be registered as a nurse.

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WUSCA ranking:
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46/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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84th

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Must be made up of at least two full 4-unit A Level (A2) or equivalent level 3 qualifications

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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with...

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University of Hertfordshire
University Admissions Service College Lane Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hatfield   0.9 miles away

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