This certificate of higher education enables healthcare support staff to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to underpin effective practice. You’ll develop a wide range of practical skills and competencies, while exploring essential biological, social, political, ethical and psychological concepts. You’ll also build valuable numeracy, literacy, IT, communication and cognitive skills.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Designed for healthcare support workers, aspiring assistant practitioners and aspiring nursing students<br/><br/><br/>- Includes a strong work-based element - your employer must provide significant supervision by a registered nurse for 770 practice hours and comprehensive programme support<br/><br/><br/>- Theoretical aspects studied mainly online<br/><br/><br/>- Includes work-based and academic assessment<br/><br/><br/>- Builds a solid foundation for further study<br/>