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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
City South Campus, Edgbaston
Full Time
Sep 2027
2 Year
The two year Foundation Degree Nursing Associate course was developed to support the introduction of a new nursing role and is a work based learning course aimed at experienced Health Care Assistants who want to develop themselves to become a Registered Nursing Associate (RNA). The FdSc Nursing Associate is a full-time course delivered at City South Campus. You will attend university one day a week and also attend a placement in a variety of settings across the four fields of nursing, as well as working in your permanent work base area. You will study four level 4 modules in the first year which cover key theory and practice knowledge and skills to include person and family-centred care, professional values, the parameters of an RNA’s role and safe administration of medication. The second year modules focus on leadership and mentoring skills, health sociology and health promotion and you will also study key elements of evidence based practice. You will also complete a portfolio of evidence that is compiled over the two years as part of the practice competencies assessments. On successful completion of the course you will be eligible to apply to be registered on the NMC Nursing Associate register.
This module aligns with platforms 1 and 3 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC 2018). It also aligns with IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duty 5 - Provide and monitor nursing care to individuals and groups, providing compassionate and safe nursing interventions. During this module you will develop the knowledge and skills required to support your individual working roles and therefore benefit your service users. You will be exploring the theory, knowledge, and skills to ensure that you are able to work across organisational boundaries in a range of healthcare settings. You will learn to apply evidence and guidelines both in university and in practice to be able to demonstrate the appropriate behaviours, skills and knowledge within your role as a developing Nursing Associate.
This module aligns with Platform 1 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018), and to Duty 1 of the IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duties of being an accountable professional, acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing nursing care that is person-centred, safe and compassionate. The aim of this module is to enable you to gain knowledge and understanding of your accountability in practice and during the provision of person-centred care.
This module aligns with platform 2 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC, 2018), and with the IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duty 3, promoting health and preventing ill health to improve and maintain the mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being of people, families, carers and communities. The aim of this module is to enable you to gain an understanding of health inequalities and the role of health prevention and health promotion. As part of your role as a nursing associate you will support people with their physical, mental, and behavioural wellbeing and to help them maintain and improve this. As a nursing associate you will also be involved with the prevention of and protection against disease and reducing health inequalities.
This module aligns with platforms 3 and 6 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC 2018) and with IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational duty 4 - contribute to the ongoing assessment of individuals nursing care needs, recognising when it is appropriate to refer to others for reassessment and duty 8 - contribute to the provision of complex nursing and integrated care needs of people at any stage of their lives, across a range of organisations and settings. The aim of this module is to enable you to develop the knowledge and skills that are necessary to deliver high quality health care. You will gain the ability to work across organisational boundaries in a range of health and care settings and apply a wide range of nursing skills appropriate to your parameters of practice.
This module aligns with platform 5 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC 2018), and with IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational duty 6 - improve safety of individuals by identifying risks to safety or experience of care and taking appropriate action putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first and duty 7 - improve quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of peoples experience of care. Undertaking this module will enable you to develop an understanding of the principles of health and safety legislation and regulations and maintain safe work and care environments. You will develop understanding in the areas of data collection and audit and the implementation of quality improvement strategies. You will be supported to understand what constitutes a near miss, a serious adverse incident, a critical incident, and a major incident. You will develop an understanding of how to respond and escalate potential hazards that can affect safety.
This module aligns with Platform 4 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) and to duties 2, 9 and 10 of the IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duties: communicate effectively, recognising and working within the limits of competence and being responsible for own actions; work in teams collaborating effectively with a range of colleagues and support and supervise others in the care team. This module will support you to develop your team working skills and recognise the role of the Nursing Associate within healthcare. You will be supported to develop an understanding of the importance in recognising individual roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice within a team. You will work within groups to undertake a given task.
This module aligns with platforms 1 and 3 of the NMC standards of proficiency (NMC 2018) and with IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duty 5 - Provide and monitor nursing care to individuals and groups, providing compassionate and safe nursing interventions. During this module you will continue to develop and build on the knowledge and skills required to support your individual working roles and therefore benefit your service users. You will be exploring the theory, knowledge, and skills to ensure that you are able to work across organisational boundaries in a range of healthcare settings. You will continue to learn to apply evidence and guidelines both in university and in practice to be able to demonstrate the appropriate behaviours, skills and knowledge within your role as a developing Nursing Associate.
This module aligns with Platform 1 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018). It also aligns to Duty 1 of the IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duties: Be an accountable professional, acting in the best interests of people, putting them first and providing nursing care that is person-centred, safe, and compassionate. The aim of this module is to enable you to enhance your knowledge and deepen your understanding of accountability in practice and during the provision of person-centred care.
This module aligns with platform 2 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC, 2018). It also aligns with IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duty 3 - Promote health and prevent ill health to improve and maintain the mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being of people, families, carers and communities. The aim of this module is to enable you to gain a deeper understanding of health inequalities and social determinants and how these inequalities can be reduced by promotion of health and preventing ill health. You will also explore how to support and maintain mental, physical, and behavioural wellbeing of people, families, carers and different communities.
This module aligns with platforms 3 and 6 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC 2018). It also aligns with IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duties; Duty 4 - Contribute to the ongoing assessment of individuals nursing care needs, recognising when it is appropriate to refer to others for reassessment and; duty 8 - Contribute to the provision of complex nursing and integrated care needs of people at any stage of their lives, across a range of organisations and settings. The aim of this module is to enable you to further develop the knowledge and skills you are utilising to deliver high quality health care. You will enhance the ability to work across organisational boundaries in a range of health and care settings and apply a wide range of nursing skills appropriate to your parameters of practice.
This module aligns with platform 5 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (NMC 2018). It also aligns with IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational duty 6 - Improve safety of individuals by identifying risks to safety or experience of care and taking appropriate action putting the best interests, needs and preferences of people first and duty 7 - Improve quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of peoples experience of care. During this module you will build on existing knowledge and begin to examine the role of evidence-based practice within the development and maintenance of high-quality person and family centred care. The aim of this module is for you to gain an understanding of the importance of being research aware and the role you can play in improving the quality of person and family centred care. You will focus on developing your critical thinking and reflective practice skills to enable you to evaluate and challenge current practice.
This module aligns with Platform 4 of the NMC standards of proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018). It also aligns to Duties 2, 9 and 10 of the IfATE Nursing Associate Occupational Duties; Communicate effectively, recognising and working within the limits of competence and being responsible for own actions; work in teams collaborating effectively with a range of colleagues and support and supervise others in the care team. This module will further enhance your team working skills that you have developed during your first year on programme. You will develop skills of feedback and mentoring to develop your role as member of the interdisciplinary team and role model for others.
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