Validated through Birmingham City University this innovative two-year programme allows you to ‘work, earn and learn’ using flexible modes of education including work-based learning and a blended learning approach. Students who complete the full 2 year course will be eligible to apply for a full adult nursing degree with Birmingham City University and will be credited with the first year of the full BSc Hons degree course in Adult Nursing, allowing them to join in the second year providing they meet the entry criteria.
The Foundation Degree develops relevant clinical skills underpinned with theoretical knowledge in order to prepare healthcare practitioners for a rapidly-evolving service across a variety of care settings.
The flexibility of this course will enable you to continue caring for service users within your current place of work whilst you:
- Develop your clinical skills within practice
- Access experienced clinicians for training and mentor support
The Foundation Degree Health and Social Care programme is committed to developing workers who will be compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and productive members of inter-professional teams, with the ability to be adaptable and flexible in order to respond to the ever-changing needs and priorities of the services we support.
Who is this course for?
This full time work based learning programme is aimed at people who are currently working in a health and /or social care setting.
The course contains:
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Year 1 (120 credits)
Mandatory modules
- Academic Skills
- Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
- Fundamentals of Care
- Application of Knowledge and Skills to Practice (Adult Care)
Optional modules
- Caring for people with dementia
- Understanding Loss
Year 2 (120 credits)
Mandatory modules
- Introduction to Evidence Based Healthcare and Research Methods
- Becoming a Paraprofessional
- Application of advanced knowledge and skills to practice (Adult Care)
Optional modules
- Wound management
- Influencing practice in dementia care
- Palliative and end of life care
- Advanced negotiated practice development
- Transition to nursing studies
You will learn through a range of practices including lectures, seminars, tutorials, presentations and directed learning. You will have access to a wide range of resources to support your learning on the college VLE, Moodle. All students will have a personal tutor to support their learning and professional practice. You will spend 6 hours per a week on campus, and the rest of the time in your current workplace.
A variety of assessment methods is used to reflect the range of theoretical concepts, knowledge and practical skills that is developed in this course. Assessment methods include coursework, presentations, case studies, skills assessments, portfolios, exam and projects.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required.
Work based learning in health care placements will be a major factor in the teaching and learning in both years. You will participate in a range of learning activities including essays, reports, skills assessments, tests and case studies related to practice; you will compile a practice portfolio and reflective log on your professional practice. Mentors and service users will be involved in providing feedback to inform the student learning experience in practice. The College is well equipped and has a full range of resources.
If you need information about a loan for your fees and other related information try The Student Loan Company www.slc.co.uk/services/higher-education.aspx At application stage you will be prompted to apply via UCAS http://ucas.com/students/apply/
The UCAS Institution Code for Gloucestershire College is G45. The UCAS code for this course is 6YK2.
Please see Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice available at http://www.gloscol.ac.uk/about-us-and-jobs-at-gc/partnerships-and-governance/governance/policies (subject to agreed amendments). Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice has been written based on guidance from external bodies that regulate consumer law, customer protection and education standards. If you have any queries about either Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy or Code of Practice, please contact Gloucestershire College’s Admissions department via telephone 01242 532008 or applications@gloscol.ac.uk
