Access to Nursing & Health Level 3

Course Level 3

Description
The Access to Nursing and Health course is a QAA approved full-time course designed for mature students. It is particularly suitable for people who have been out of education for some time and need to develop or rediscover their confidence and academic skills before progressing on to nurse or health training.

Course Length
1 year (full-time)

What will I study?
All students follow a core programme of Study skills, English, Psychology, Maths and IT.

Additional subjects:- Biology, Health Studies or Sociology.

How will I learn?
Students learn in a number of ways and engage in a wide variety of activities, from traditional class discussions to up-to-the-minute interactive technologies. There are opportunities for individual and group work, and as mature learners Access students are encouraged to express and debate their thoughts and opinions on the topics under consideration. Lively guest speakers are regularly invited in to chair thought-provoking debates and give learners insights into a range of potential careers and opportunities

How will I be assessed?
The course is continuously assessed by regular assignments and time constrained tests. You will experience a variety fo assessment methods during your time on the course, such as essays, reports, presentations, observed discussions etc.

Where could it lead?
Successful completion of the course will allow you to progress on to a range of training opportunities within the nursing and health professions, including the nursing diploma.