HealthCare Play Specialism Foundation Degree
NESCOT

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Foundation Degree - FD

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2 Years

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Foundation Degree - FD

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SEP-25

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Nescot is pleased to work with the University of West London, in delivering the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism. The course is designed for individuals wishing to study for a career as a registered Health Play Specialist. This degree supports the development of professional competencies in the field of therapeutic play for children and young people in hospital and community healthcare settings. Successful completion of the programme leads to registration with the Healthcare Play ...Read more

Nescot is pleased to work with the University of West London, in delivering the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism. The course is designed for individuals wishing to study for a career as a registered Health Play Specialist. This degree supports the development of professional competencies in the field of therapeutic play for children and young people in hospital and community healthcare settings. Successful completion of the programme leads to registration with the Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET).This is a two-year part-time course. It runs one day a week at Nescot. Students are required to undertake a 200-hour hospital placement in year one and year two of the course. It is an expectation that work placements with a registered Health Play specialist have been arranged prior to enrolment on the programme.Module titles at Level 4 (Year 1):Using Evidence in Health & Social CareSEARCH for HealthChild DevelopmentChildren and Young People: Policy & PracticePlay & RecreationReflective Skills & Practice AssessmentModule titles at Level 5 (Year 2):Children and Young People: Leadership & ManagementHealth in Children & Young PeopleThe Child, Family & SocietyEnhancing Resilience in Children & Young PeopleInvestigating Resources & Practice AssessmentAssessment is through a combination of academic essays, literature reviews, written reports, folder of evidence and exercises through the College's Virtual Learning Environment.

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England

£7,700 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,200 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,200 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£8200 Per year

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Nearest train station: Ewell East  0.1 miles away
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