Healthcare Practice (T01) CertHE is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 1-2 years.
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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ