FdSc Nursing Associate (Apprenticeship)

Program Overview

Nursing Associate (Apprenticeship)

Course Overview

This programme will prepare you by ensuring you have the necessary knowledge, clinical skills, attitudes and behaviours to take on the role of a nursing associate. The learning outcomes are outlined in: Nursing Associate Curriculum Framework, (Health Education England, 2017).

Course Details

• Location: Carlisle - Fusehill Street, Lancaster
• Duration: Full-time, 2 Years, Part-time, 3-4 Years
• Start date: March, September

Entry Requirements

• Certificates: Must be provided to prove English (Language) and Maths to GCSE grades 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3: Or equivalent portfolio of evidence (as determined by the programme leader)
• APL: Please refer to the university website. Each candidate will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. A maximum 50% programme can be APL (NMC requirements)
• International students: Require an IELTS certificate that confirms a minimum score of 6.5 in writing alongside a minimum of 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, so long as the minimum overall score of 7.0. Alternatively, an OET examination certificate that confirms the achievement of at least a B grade in the writing, reading, listening and speaking sections. (Access NMC link for more information) English language NMC requirements.
• Personal statement: Applicants should demonstrate their motivation for the programme and reflect upon any practical experience they have gained. Experience in a setting that encompasses caring and/or interpersonal skills in either a formal or informal context is essential.

Programme Entry Criteria

• NMC (2018) stipulate: That together with practice learning partners, on entry to the programme applicants must:
  • Demonstrate values in accordance with The Code (NMC, 2018)
  • Have capability to learn behaviours in accordance with The Code
  • Have capability to develop numeracy skills required to meet programme outcomes
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English language
  • Have capability in literacy to meet programme outcomes
  • Have capability for digital and technological literacy to meet programme outcomes

Modules

Year One

• NUAS4001: Applied Biological Sciences for Health
• NUAS4002: Professional Practice and Accountability
• NUAS4003: Developing Evidence Based Practice
• NUAS4004: Introduction to Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• NUAS4005: Concepts of Health and Social Policy
• NUAS4006: Introduction to Nursing Associate Practice
• NUAS9001: Qualificatory Practice Unit 1 - clinical skills

Year Two

• NUAS5001: Pharmacology and Medicine Therapeutics
• NUAS5002: Living with Long Term Conditions Across the Lifespan
• NUAS5003: Learning from the 'Lived' Experience
• NUAS5004: Communication and Relationship Management in a Therapeutic context
• NUAS5005: Understanding Care Needs
• NUAS5006: The Nursing Associate as Leader
• NUAS9002: Qualificatory Practice Unit 2 - clinical skills

Programme Specification

Programme specification (PDF)

Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods

Full details are available in the programme specification.

Timetables

The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.

How to Apply

To apply for the apprenticeship, the employer and the individual must submit a joint application form. Please contact us at for the application form and further guidance.

Finance

Degree apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. The apprenticeship training is therefore funded by the employer using their apprenticeship levy, with or without a contribution depending on the size and status of the organisation.

Apprentices will not be required to pay any fees and will not be eligible for Student Finance England maintenance support as they are in receipt of a salary. See further information on our Information for Aspiring Apprentices page.

The University will typically charge the maximum fee for the standard, before applying reductions based on accepted prior learning which is determined at application on an individual basis. To discuss sponsoring a learner on programme please contact .

Resources and Facilities

On campus as a student you will have access to all the facilities offered to students by the university - library and academic support, sports centre, students union, student societies, clinical skills lab, health and well being services. You will be allocated a personal tutor - their role is to monitor your academic progress and provide support and advice In practice you will have access to a wide range of practice areas/ healthcare professionals to develop a broad range of knowledge and skills within nursing associate practice. This will be supported by a practice supervisor/assessor who will guide and support your practice learning and assess your level of clinical competency In addition as an apprentice you will have 10 weekly tripartite reviews where you, your practice assessor/supervisor and a member of university staff will meet to discuss your progress in developing the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours required of the role and to set individual learning goals.