they use and also how this works in practice on your industry placements Teaching & Learning This course will be taught in a combination of learning environments. Some lectures will take place in science laboratories whilst others will take place in state-of-the-art facilities set up as hospital wards and healthcare settings. High- tech medical and clinical equipment will be used to enable you to understand the range of equipment used by nurses and other healthcare professionals and you will learn how to use this equipment yourself. Industry Placement You will need to complete a minimum of 315 hours of industry placement over the two-year duration of the course. This unique experience will provide you with the opportunity to develop the right skills, knowledge and behaviours in the workplace which will prepare you to move directly into employment in your chosen sector. Assessment Externally assessed exams, industrial placement (315 hours), employer set project and synoptic assessment in a healthcare setting. One exam assesses the health-related content and the other assesses the science content of the course. Progression On completion of this course, you will be able to go directly into employment as a nursing associate or healthcare assistant. You could also undertake a nursing degree Apprenticeship. Alternatively, you could go on to study in Higher Education in degrees such as adult or paediatric nursing, midwifery or mental health nursing. Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Mathematics and a grade 5 in English Language and Double or Triple Science or Level 2 in Science with a Distinction, alongside GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Alternatively Level 2 in Health and Social Care with a grade B or Distinction, alongside GCSE grade 4 or above in Science, Mathematics and English.
*VACCINATION NOTE: Please see page 58 for information on vaccinations in relation to this course.
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