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University Diploma Radiography Assistant Practitioner Bridging at University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This programme will provide an additional entry stream into the radiography profession. It will offer significant benefits by widening access to a large group of individuals who are not able to study radiography under the existing arrangements.

Faculty: Institute of Health  |  Duration: Part-time: 6 weeks  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: January, September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will build on the academic knowledge and clinical experience you acquired in studying your first assistant practitioner programme. This may include additional clinical experience in clinical areas such as CT or MRI to allow you to attain the equivalent learning outcomes achieved by a student radiographer at the end of their second year of a radiography BSc programme.

Career pathways

This programme will prepare you for Level 6 (Year 3) of the radiography degree which will allow you to progress to a top-up programme or APEL into the third year of an existing Radiography programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have an Assistant Practitioner foundation degree and be resident in the UK. You will be expected to produce a portfolio of evidence related to your skills. Employers must complete a Practice Placement Agreement if one is not already in place with the University of Cumbria. GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above and GCSE English at Grade 4/C or above or IELTS 6.5 in all components. To register with the HCPC, you must achieve a minimum overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic Test with no individual component score below 7.0. FITNESS TO PRACTISE All offers of a place are subject to satisfactory health screening. The University of Cumbria will need evidence directly from your employer confirming that a satisfactory Occupational Health clearance has been completed. This Medical Clearance (Occupational Health check) must meet the following criteria: 1) Confirmation that a suitable Occupational Health assessment has been carried out and the applicant has been deemed Fit to Train/Fit to Work (must have been completed within three years of the course start date). 2) Vaccinations for or evidence of immunity to include: Tuberculosis Varicella Measles and Rubella Hepatitis B DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK If you accept an offer of a place, we require you to comply with an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) background clearance check. The University will require evidence directly from your employer confirming that a satisfactory DBS check has been…

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,625 a year Source

Intake: January, September

Duration: Part-time: 6 weeks

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

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