Nursing associates help bridge the gap between healthcare assistant and registered nurse. This practice-led course is aimed at healthcare assistants currently supporting registered nurses. Through study and work-based learning in a supportive environment, it develops your skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours so you can play an active part in improving people’s experience of healthcare.
**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**
- This course meets the requirements of the national Nursing Associate Training programme curriculum as well as the NHS Constitution. ...
Nursing associates help bridge the gap between healthcare assistant and registered nurse. This practice-led course is aimed at healthcare assistants currently supporting registered nurses. Through study and work-based learning in a supportive environment, it develops your skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours so you can play an active part in improving people’s experience of healthcare.<br/><br/>**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**<br/>- This course meets the requirements of the national Nursing Associate Training programme curriculum as well as the NHS Constitution. <br/><br/>**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**<br/>- Access to the latest medical/health equipment and facilities at regional hospitals and community health settings during placements.<br/><br/><br/>- Fully immersive simulation suites at both our Luton and Bedford campuses, preparing students to respond to and manage clinical situations and scenarios.<br/><br/><br/>- Simulation wards with a range of medical-grade training mannequins to tackle real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment.<br/><br/><br/>**Partnerships and Collaborations**<br/>- The curriculum has been developed by experienced nurses and is delivered in partnership with local employers and services.<br/><br/>**Your Student Experience**<br/>- You learn through a combination of lectures and seminars, guided study and work-based learning. <br/><br/><br/>- We deliver predominantly face-to-face teaching so your tutors are on site to support you while you get to meet and exchange ideas with other healthcare students. <br/><br/><br/>- Our lecturers are all experienced registered nurses and have published widely in their field. <br/><br/><br/>- Our strong links with regional healthcare providers mean you can secure a practice placement in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire or East London. <br/><br/><br/>- Clinical specialists from our partnership trusts come to campus to support your learning so your studies are underpinned by the latest research and practice. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from the support of a practice mentor and a personal academic tutor. <br/><br/><br/>- On your placement, you undertake a mix of early, late and night shifts to ensure you experience typical shift patterns for a healthcare professional.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Bedford Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B790
Institution Code
B22
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffGCSE/National 4/National 5Four GCSEs graded C/4 or above including English and Maths. Functional Skills Level 2 will be accepted for English and maths. |
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