| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-11-04 |
Program Overview
The Nursing Associate Programme is a two-year apprenticeship that prepares individuals to become competent Nursing Associates. It emphasizes holistic care, professional judgment, and teamwork. Graduates are employed as Band 3 employees during the program and receive Registered Nursing Associate status upon completion. The program includes rotations in various healthcare settings and is delivered by experienced practitioners from Leicestershire healthcare providers.
Program Outline
Nursing Associate Programme Extraction:
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Nursing Associate Programme is a two-year apprenticeship program designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to meet the healthcare needs of patients across various settings. It emphasizes holistic, person-centered care and prepares graduates to work under the supervision of registered nurses.
Objectives:
- Develop individuals into competent registered Nursing Associates.
- Equip graduates with professional judgement and decision-making skills within their scope of practice.
- Provide graduates with a broad knowledge base and adaptable skillset applicable across healthcare settings.
- Foster strong professional relationships and effective teamwork within healthcare teams.
- Promote high-quality care delivery at the appropriate time and location.
Additional Program Features:
- Employment as a Band 3 employee during the program.
- Rotations throughout various work areas and placements (up to 15 weeks yearly) for diverse care exposure.
- Registered Nursing Associate status upon completion.
- Delivery by experienced practitioners from Leicestershire healthcare providers.
Outline:
Structure:
- Two-year program.
- Delivered at the Leicestershire School of Nursing Associates, Glenfield Hospital.
- Block teaching approach, focusing on one module at a time.
- Regular assessments throughout the program.
Course Schedule:
- First Year:
- Professional Values and Scope of Practice
- Delivering Care
- Person Centred Care
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Work Based Learning Portfolio
- Second Year:
- Duty of Care, Candour, Equality and Diversity
- Research, Development and Leadership
- Team Working and Leadership
- Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Work-based learning assessments.
- Academic assessments: exams, reflective writing, essays, presentations, case studies.
Assessment Criteria:
- Demonstration of knowledge and comprehension.
- Application of learnings to real-world situations.
- Effective communication and critical thinking skills.
- Professionalism and ethical conduct.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Case studies.
- Guest lecturing.
- Simulation exercises.
- Scenarios.
- Small group work.
- Action learning sets.
- Workshops.
- Reflection exercises.
- Student presentations.
- Individual tutorials.
- Access to DMU Library and e-learning resources.
Faculty:
Dedicated team of practitioners from Leicestershire healthcare providers.
Careers:
Career Options:
- Registered Nursing Associate (Band 4) within the sponsoring organization.
Other:
Additional Details:
- Program availability for UK students only.
- Entry requirements: HCA post, line manager support, minimum 30 hours work per week, GCSEs in Math and English (Grade C or 4-9).
- Extensive support from supervisors and the DMU careers service.
