Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship Level 5
The higher apprenticeship in Health (Assistant Practitioner) is designed for those who are currently working in the healthcare sector and wish to progress to a Band 4 role.
An Assistant Practitioner will have a required level of knowledge and skill beyond that of the traditional healthcare assistant or support worker. The Assistant Practitioner would be able to deliver elements of healthcare and undertake clinical work in domains that have previously only been within the remit of registered professionals. They are accountable to themselves, their employer and, more importantly, the people they serve.
You will study for a foundation degree in healthcare practice and during your studies you will learn from a variety of engaging and innovative methods, including detailed seminar discussion, reflective diaries and essay writing, all of which have been designed to enhance your communication and presentation skills.
Our teaching team consists of a range of highly experienced, enthusiastic practitioners, all of whom have contemporary skills and regularly refresh and update their knowledge, ensuring you remain inspired and learn the skills relevant to working practice. To demonstrate your skills and abilities, you will be assessed through formal written assignments, presentations and seminars during each module.
Your vocational competence will be assessed and signed off by your mentor. To demonstrate your skills and abilities, you will be assessed through formal written assignments, presentations and seminars during each module. Your vocational competence will be assessed and signed off by your mentor.
Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you could apply for a Band 4 role within the healthcare sector.
Course Details
- You will be required to have achieved English at Level 2
- You will be required to have achieved Maths at Level 2
- You must have completed an appropriate vocational qualification at Level 3
Skills for healthcare practice
Foundations of healthcare practice
Human growth and development
Evidence-based practice
Changing practice
Health promotion
Assistant Practitioners work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients providing high quality and compassionate care. Assistant Practitioners work at a level above that of Healthcare Support Workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence health and ill-health (e.g. anatomy and physiology).
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
“I really enjoyed studying Health and Social Care. You're treated as an adult at the College and the tutors get to know you on a personal level, they are really supportive and their knowledge is invaluable. I felt as though I grew as a person during my time there, which is so important."Caitlyn Crofts
