Assistant Practitioner
Plymouth Marjon University
UCAS Code: FAP1 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
Excluding General Studies.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 30 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths (or suitable equivalent) grade 4 or C.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
From a range of BTEC qualifications.
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Science subjects/content is desirable from level 3 qualifications
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About this course
This is a flexible, authentic practice-based learning course aimed to develop competent, confident and compassionate assistant practitioners, who can provide high quality, safe and responsive person-centred care across the lifespan in diverse care setting. This course includes significant work-based learning.
You'll have the opportunity to achieve proficiencies relating to their area of practice aligned to the optional modules in the second year. This will enable them promote health and prevent ill health, provide and monitor care, work as part of a team, improve safety and the quality of care, and contribute to integrated care.
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.
The Assistant Practitioner is a job title applied to a wide variety of roles that have been developed locally by employers to meet individual service need. Upon successful completion of this standard, you will have obtained the core skills, knowledge and values/behaviours you need to become an Assistant Practitioner.
The specialist pathway options have been aligned to the sectors identified by local employers, these will include:
• Physiotherapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Mental Health
• Community Health
• Public Health
**Why study at Marjon?**
• Small, person-focused university
• No.2 university in England for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
• No.4 university in the UK for Career Prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023)
• No.4 uni in England for Education (Student Experience) (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
Modules
Year 1
• Higher Education and Digital Skills for Health Professionals
• Foundations of Professional Practice
• Introduction to Clinical Skills
• Clinical Practice 1
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Mental Health & Wellbeing
• Communication and Working in Teams
Year 2
• Research in Evidence Based Practice
• Leading and Integrating Care
• Pathophysiology for Healthcare
• Clinical Practice 2
• Optional Pathway Module 1
• Optional Pathway Module 2
Assessment methods
Reflective Essay
Practice Assessment Document
Portfolio of Evidence
Ongoing Achievement Record
Written Exam
Essay
Presentation
Medication Exam
Health Promotion Campaign
Clinical Practical Exam
Poster
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Plymouth Marjon University
School of Sport, Health and Wellbeing
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