Healthcare Practice (T01)

Open University

Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Nursing

About this course

This certificate of higher education enables healthcare support staff to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to underpin effective practice. You’ll develop a wide range of practical skills and competencies while exploring essential biological, social, political, ethical, and psychological concepts. You’ll also build valuable numeracy, literacy, IT, communication, and cognitive skills.

Key features of the course

  • Designed for healthcare support workers, aspiring assistant practitioners and aspiring nursing students

  • Includes a strong work-based element - your employer must provide significant supervision by a registered nurse for 770 practice hours and comprehensive programme support

  • Theoretical aspects studied mainly online

  • Includes work-based and academic assessment

  • Builds a solid foundation for further study
  • Career Prospects

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Nursing