Nursing Associate Programme Modules

First year

Professional Values and Scope of Practice – concentrates on the values, responsibilities and scope of practice of the Nursing Associate role as a well-informed practitioner
Delivering Care – focuses on supporting Registered Nurses and other appropriate healthcare professionals to plan and deliver effective nursing care in a range of specialities
Person Centred Approaches to Care – considers the patient journey including person centred assessment, care planning strategies and recognising when care needs to be adapted
Communications and Inter-Personal Skills – explores the importance of communication and interpersonal skills for delivering and improving health and care services
Work Based Learning Portfolio – provides opportunities to practice and apply a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours learned in year 1 to a variety of work based environments

Second year

Duty of Care and Candour – concentrates on the application of principles related to the duty of care, the duty of candour and the principles of equality and diversity
Team Working and Leadership – provides opportunities to explore and apply the underpinning principles of leadership and working with others within the boundaries of their role
Research, Development and Innovation – develops an appreciation of the part that research and development plays across the practice area and the wider health and care landscape
Supporting Learning and Assessment in Practice – considers the principles of teaching, learning and assessment and their application in educating patients and carers in healthcare settings
Work Based Learning Portfolio – provides opportunities to practice and apply a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours learned in year 2 to a variety of work based environments