Course summary
You will develop your professional practice through work-based learning, with a particular focus on the values and behaviours expected of Assistant Practitioners, which include compassion and commitment. You will study one day a week in the classroom, as well as developing your skills and behaviours within the workplace. This Foundation Degree is balanced between theory and practice and is taught by an experienced team with backgrounds in nursing and social care. This Foundation degree is for anyone working or looking to work in the healthcare industry and would like to look at future options to progress.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
In Year 1, the student must take 120 credits from the modules in Year 1. The credits are: Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits) Clinical Practice 1 (30 credits) Communication for Practice (15 credits) Psychology and Sociology of Health (30 credits) Risk Management (15 credits) In Year 2, the student must take 120 credits from the modules in Compulsory Modules. The credits are: Clinical Practice 2 (20 credits) Methods of Enquiry (15 credits) Occupational Case Study (40 credits) Principles of Leadership and Management (15 credits) Professional Assessment (15 credits) Professional Development (15 credits)
Assessment method
This course is taught via a combination of: Lectures Seminars Skills practice Presentations Case studies Group workshops Work-based practice When not in scheduled lecturers and seminars, students are expected to continue learning through independent self-study. This involves reading relevant literature, working on individual and group projects, and undertaking research in preparation for coursework and exams. This course has an average of 7.5 hours of scheduled teaching per week. Assessment is via a combination of written exams, practical exams and coursework. The assessment breakdown is 5% written exams, 15% practical exams (presentations) and 80% coursework.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B82L
- Institution code:
- B77
- Campus name:
- Ashley Down Centre
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City of Bristol College
College Green Centre
St George's Road
Bristol
BS1 5UA