Royal College of Nursing Wales - Healthcare…

Key Details

Available at:

Rhyl
Study Mode:

Part-time
Course Length:

Approximately 6 months (September – March).

Royal College of Nursing Wales - Healthcare Connect Programme

Part-Time

Please contact us for further information about applying for this course.

Course Description

The RCN Wales Healthcare Connect programme is designed to provide a pathway for trainees who need to top up level 3 qualifications to enable entry onto a nursing or midwifery degree.

It also offers an opportunity for trainees who have obtained qualifications that meet the requirements for a degree programme but feel they would benefit from gaining additional experience in a health/care setting.

This course offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn. As an employed HCSW in one of the Health Boards/Trusts trainees will work between 12 and 30 hours.

Modules include:

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Principles of Health Promotion
Dementia Awareness
Promote Equality and Inclusion
Principles for Implementing Duty of Care
Promote Person Centred Approaches
Promote and Implement Health and Safety
Promote Good Practice in Handling Information
Working within Multidisciplinary, Primary, Secondary and/or Community Teams
Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care
Engage in Personal Development
Communication Skills for use within Healthcare Settings
Infection Prevention and Control
Study Skills for HCSW: Reflective Practice

Entry Criteria

The course is for learners who have completed:

Level 3 qualification in a Health Care field, or three A Levels
Achieved GCSE English & Maths Grade C or above or equivalent.
You need to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
You will need to be successfully appointed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board to the role of Healthcare Support Worker following an interview.

Delivery

The course follows a hybrid model that combines theory and practice.

Assessment

Assessment of the qualification will involve both theoretical and competency-based assessments.

Progression

Pathway for trainees who need to top up level 3 qualifications to enable entry onto a Nursing or Midwifery degree.

Other details

Course type: Part-Time

Level: 3

Programme Area:

Health, Social Care and Childcare

Health, Social Care and Childcare

Learn more about this area and see our course level guide:

Health, Social Care and Childcare