Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner FdSc

This practice-based Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is aimed at those working in a health or social-care setting who want to move into a more specialist role (minimum two years’ experience). You learn to assess an individual’s complex needs arising from disability, accident or illness, and develop a package of care that meets those needs. You work with a multi-professional team that includes nurses, doctors and social workers, acting as an expert guide to the regulations that apply to continuing healthcare. <br/><br/>**Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement**<br/>- This Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, and meets the occupational standards needed to work in the health and care sector. <br/><br/>**Facilities and Specialist Equipment**<br/>- Fully immersive simulation suites with environments to prepare students for different scenarios in a supportive environment. <br/><br/><br/>- High-quality teaching spaces; informal learning spaces; and lecture theatres.<br/><br/><br/>**Partnerships and Collaborations**<br/>- The course has been designed and delivered in partnership with local health and social-care employers, who have shaped the curriculum to be practice-led and based on the NHS constitution.<br/><br/>**Your Student Experience**<br/>- Develop essential skills to offer support, care and advice when acting as the first point of contact for your clients, their carers and family. <br/><br/><br/>- It covers theory and practice in both real and simulated environments, ensuring you qualify with the competence and confidence to hit the ground running. <br/><br/><br/>- Our external partners and practice experts contribute to course delivery, providing support, additional specialist knowledge and experience. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving; decision-making; having professional conversations; and presenting arguments. <br/><br/><br/>- On successful completion of the course, you can progress to a top-up course in a related subject, leading to a full degree and registration with the regulatory <br/><br/><br/> body for your chosen profession.<br/>