FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Health) at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

As well as studying a set of generic modules alongside students from all pathways, you will study three distinct modules (two in year one and one in year two) which are specific to your field of practice. There will be opportunities to learn in your field-specific groups, and progression routes are available for each pathway.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Full-time: 2 Years | Study mode: online | Intake: January, September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study two profession-specific modules in your first year, and one profession-specific module in your second year. Each year builds towards the end point assessment and towards improving your knowledge of clinical practice, policy, procedures and professional accountability. Modules include: Health and Social Care; Midwifery; Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy; Radiography; Introduction to Professional Practice; Service User Journey 1; Applied Biological Sciences 1; Evidence Based & Reflective Practice; Applied Biological Sciences 2; Leadership Management and Quality; Professional Studies.

Career pathways

Assistant Practitioner (Health) - Health and Social care Pathway Once you have completed the assistant practitioner programme there are two choices of route through to registered nurse. One is a two year top up as an apprentice to the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE English Language at grade 4/C or above. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Adult Literacy are also accepted. A full list of acceptable level 2 qualifications can be found here: Level 2 Acceptable Entry Requirements . Students must provide evidence of study at level 3 or provide 1 to 2 pages explaining why they are ready to study at level 4, undersigned and approved by their employer. GCSEs: GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C/4 or functional skills level 2 in both. This is employer led and non apprentices only will also need an interview. Learners must also show evidence of study at level 3 or provide a sheet of A4 with a written explanation of why they are ready for level 4 study signed and agreed by their manager.

Intake: January, September

Duration: Full-time: 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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