Nursing Associate Practice (X20)

Develop the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care with our Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice. This Higher Technical Qualification is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) as meeting occupational standards for the healthcare sector. The nursing associate role has been developed in England to meet workforce needs, acting as a bridge between healthcare support workers and registered nurses. To study, you must work in an appropriate healthcare setting or be supported by an NHS Trust or healthcare organisation that can provide the required practice learning experience. Upon successful completion, you can register as a nursing associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Key features of the course

• Enhance your employability through a professionally regulated IfATE-approved Higher Technical Qualification.

• Enables professional registration as a registered Nursing Associate on the NMC register.

• Practice-based learning – you’ll need the support of your employer, an NHS Trust or another healthcare organisation to undertake your practice placements.

• Covers all fields of nursing practice across the lifespan, including long-term conditions, mental health, children and young people, end-of-life care, learning disabilities, primary, secondary, community and acute care.

• Build a solid foundation for further study and potential progression to study to be a registered nurse.