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Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS

Course summary

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. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

  • 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.
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
  • Fully immersive simulation suites with environments to prepare students for different scenarios in a supportive environment.
  • High-quality teaching spaces; informal learning spaces; and lecture theatres.
Partnerships and Collaborations
  • 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.
Your Student Experience
  • Develop essential skills to offer support, care and advice when acting as the first point of contact for your clients, their carers and family.
  • It covers theory and practice in both real and simulated environments, ensuring you qualify with the competence and confidence to hit the ground running.
  • Our external partners and practice experts contribute to course delivery, providing support, additional specialist knowledge and experience.
  • Learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving; decision-making; having professional conversations; and presenting arguments.
  • 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
body for your chosen profession.

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

Assessment method

The assessment methods include examinations, practical skills tests, practical reports, in-class tests, critical essays, presentations and practice log book activities.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B810
Institution code:
B22
Campus name:
Luton Campus
Campus code:
D

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In addition applicants must have GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in maths and English

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Health checks

Interview

Other

Applicants need to be currently working in a health or social care setting or have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field.


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

For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/

Provider information

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University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU


Clearing contact details

Admissions

0300 3300 073

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Thursday 17 August 08:00-20:00 Friday 18 August 08:00-20:00 Saturday 19 August 10.00–16.00 Sunday 20 August 10.00–16.00 Monday 21 August 09.00–17.00 Tuesday 22 August 09.00–17.00 Wednesday 23 August 09.00–17.00 Thursday 24 August 09.00–17.00 Friday 25 August 09.00–17.00 Open Day Bookings here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/open-days/ Apply Online here: https://www.beds.ac.uk/clearing


Course contact details

Admissions

0300 3300 073

Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner at University of Bedfordshire - UCAS