FdSc Nursing Associate (Higher Apprenticeship) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A two-year higher apprenticeship combining workplace learning with one university day a week plus four block weeks, delivered virtually through Microsoft Teams or at the University. Placements across settings cover the four fields of nursing and care across the age continuum.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: March or September | Study mode: full-time (apprenticeship) | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology, Introduction to Public Health for Nursing Associates, Person-centred Care, Study Skills and Professionalism. Year 2: An Introduction to Evidence Based Practice, Caring for People with Acute and Long-term Conditions and Co-morbidities, Developing Public Health in Practice, Enhancing Professional Practice, and Working in Teams.

Career pathways

Nursing associate roles and progression onto pre-registration nursing courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Apprentices must have employer support, be employed (or employed on entry) as a trainee nursing associate working a minimum of 30 hours, hold Level 2 English and maths before starting, demonstrate appropriate values and attitudes at an interview with the employer and University, and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. International students requiring a student visa cannot apply.

Intake: March or September

Duration: 2 years full-time

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