Assistant Practitioner Health and Social Care is a Foundation Degree and designed for adults wanting to progress towards a professional degree within the health and social care sector. It has been designed in response to the rapidly changing workforce demands and policy initiatives aimed at modernising services and improving quality, productivity, and efficiency. It covers both the academic and work-based competencies that are relevant to a multitude of roles within health and social care settings.
The Foundation Degree provides a principal route for the training and educa...
Assistant Practitioner Health and Social Care is a Foundation Degree and designed for adults wanting to progress towards a professional degree within the health and social care sector. It has been designed in response to the rapidly changing workforce demands and policy initiatives aimed at modernising services and improving quality, productivity, and efficiency. It covers both the academic and work-based competencies that are relevant to a multitude of roles within health and social care settings.<br/><br/>The Foundation Degree provides a principal route for the training and education of Assistant Practitioners. NHS Employers (2015) identified the Assistant Practitioner as non-occupational specific role that has developed to assist organisations to deliver high quality and patient centred services in a variety of settings.<br/><br/>An Assistant Practitioner is a worker who competently delivers health and social care to and for people. They are non-registered practitioners who have the required level of knowledge and skill beyond that of traditional healthcare assistant or support workers and expected to undertake more complex tasks (Skills for Health, 2009).<br/>The programme is a recognised progression route onto the following Sheffield Hallam pre-registration courses: Adult Nursing, Diagnostic Radiography, Operating Department Practitioner, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.<br/><br/>This course prepares you for a rewarding career the management of health, care, and other related services. Through a comprehensive curriculum, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field. From administration to management, you will be equipped to lead and make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. With a focus on healthcare systems, ethics, and effective leadership, this programme paves the way for a fulfilling and impactful career.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
University Campus North Lincolnshire
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L5D3
Institution Code
N64
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,940 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |