Start Date: 1st October 2024

Exeter College, in collaboration with Plymouth Marjon University, is excited to announce the launch of the new Level 5 Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship, starting on the 1st of October 2024. This program, aligned with the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, is designed to meet the growing demand for highly skilled health and social care professionals.

This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity for experienced individuals in support roles to enhance their clinical expertise while working alongside registered healthcare professionals. Upon completion, apprentices will be well-equipped to deliver, supervise, and coordinate compassionate care for diverse patient groups across a variety of health and social care settings.

Key Details:

• Course Title: Level 5 Assistant Practitioner (Health) Apprenticeship
• Length: Up to 24 months
• Study Mode: Day Release every Tuesday
• Location: Hele Road Centre, Exeter College
• Start Date: 1st October 2024 (Welcome Day)

Employers across the healthcare sector have already recognised the essential role of Assistant Practitioners in improving patient outcomes. “Our Assistant Practitioner has helped tremendously on the ward, bridging the gap between our HCAs and our Band 5 nurses. She is the first line of defence in patient care and is a highly skilled member of the team, due to both her educational and clinical training,” said Rhi Humphreys, NHS Midwife.

The apprenticeship offers 12 comprehensive modules, including:

• Providing high quality, evidence-based clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic care
• Foundations of professional practice
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Communicating effectively
• Communication and working in teams
• Quality improvement, audit and research activities
• Leading and Integrating Care

The programme is carefully designed in partnership with healthcare employers and service users, ensuring that students are equipped to meet real-world demands.

“The course is intended to prepare students to become independent practitioners specialising in their chosen pathway. The programme has been designed in collaboration with employers and service users, combining study that is university-based alongside learning in the workplace. A high level of evidence-based clinical training, embedded with new knowledge attained from the programme, is a vital component and makes Assistant Practitioners a valued member of the nursing team.” – Donna Lucas PgCert Clinical Education, Programme Leader Assistant Practitioner and T Level Adult Nursing

The program is designed with extensive support and learning resources, including access to a state-of-the-art simulation suite, replicating hospital, GP, and community care settings.

Entry Requirements:

• A Level 3 BTEC or QCF in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• T Level P (C+ in core elements)
• Three A-levels at grades DDD or higher
• Level 2 GCSEs (grade C or above in English and maths) or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills

This apprenticeship is an excellent pathway for those looking to develop their careers in health and social care while contributing to the future workforce. Exeter College is committed to ensuring apprentices have access to all the necessary resources, including our Learning Resource Centre (LRC), with additional recommended readings available for those wishing to explore further.

For more information and how to apply, please contact us on 01392 400800.