Course summary
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.
- Access to the latest medical/health equipment and facilities at regional hospitals and community health settings during placements.
- Fully immersive simulation suites at both our Luton and Bedford campuses, preparing students to respond to and manage clinical situations and scenarios.
- Simulation wards with a range of medical-grade training mannequins to tackle real-life scenarios in a safe and supported environment.
- The curriculum has been developed by experienced nurses and is delivered in partnership with local employers and services.
- You learn through a combination of lectures and seminars, guided study and work-based learning.
- 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.
- Our lecturers are all experienced registered nurses and have published widely in their field.
- 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.
- Clinical specialists from our partnership trusts come to campus to support your learning so your studies are underpinned by the latest research and practice.
- Benefit from the support of a practice mentor and a personal academic tutor.
- On your placement, you undertake a mix of early, late and night shifts to ensure you experience typical shift patterns for a healthcare professional.
Modules
Areas of study may include:
- Introduction To Nursing Associate Interventions
- Application Of Nursing Associate Theory And Practice
- Academic Skills Development For Nursing Associates
- Exploring Health And Primary Care Services In The Community
- Understanding Health For Healthcare Practitioners
- Public Health Principles And Practice For Nursing Associates
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 70 - 80 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
We would strongly recommend that all successful applicants (unless exempt on medical grounds) receive a full course of Covid-19 vaccinations prior to commencing the course.
Interview
English language requirements
IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum score of 6 in any area, where English is a second language (unless already registered with the NMC as a nurse).
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU