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Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) at University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College - UCAS

Course summary

Assistant Practitioners have skills and experience in a particular area of clinical practice. Although they are not registered practitioners, they have a higher level of skill through their experience and training and work across both the NHS and other areas of healthcare services. As an Assistant Practitioner you will work under the direction and supervision of a health professional, such as a Registered Nurse, Dietician or Physiotherapist. However, your level of training and experience means you can often work autonomously. You will carry out procedures and clinical tasks, referring to a professional for guidance when necessary. The Foundation Degree includes academic and work-based practice modules designed to cover a range of skills and knowledge required by support staff working in health and social care. Modules may include: • Anatomy and Physiology • Communication for Practice • Risk Management • Clinical Practice 1 and 2 • Professional Assessment. Teaching and Assessment Assessments are a mix of written assignments, presentations, and exams. Progression Opportunities On successful completion of the programme, you are eligible to apply for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner positions or equivalent within the NHS and private, voluntary and independent health and social care organisations. For those who wish to progress their studies, you may be eligible to apply for advanced entry to a Level 6 BSc (Hons) programme, for example BSc (Hons) Nursing.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory Modules: Anatomy and Physiology Clinical Practice 1 Communication for Practice Psychology and Sociology of Health Risk Management Year 2 Compulsory Modules: Clinical Practice 2 Methods of Enquiry Occupational Case Study Principles of Leadership and Management Professional Assessment Professional Development

Assessment method

Interview

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B730
Institution code:
B70
Campus name:
Taunton Campus
Campus code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are currently not issuing CAS for International student visas.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics or equivalent, including functional skills, is required. Applicants must be employed in a health or care setting for a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Additional entry requirements

Interview


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

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Assistant Practitioner (Health and Social Care) at University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College - UCAS