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Associate Continuing Healthcare Practitioner - FdSc

University of Bedfordshire

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University of Bedfordshire
UCAS CODE: B810

Course options

  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

  • Location

    Luton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This practice-based Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is aimed at those working in a health or social-care setting who want to move into a more specialist role (minimum two years’ experience). You learn to assess an individual’s complex needs arising from disability, accident or illness, and develop a package of care that meets those needs. You work with a multi-professional team that includes nurses, doctors and social workers, acting as an expert guide to the regulations that apply to continuing healthcare.


Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

- This Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, and meets the occupational standards needed to work in the health and care sector.


Facilities and Specialist Equipment

- Fully immersive simulation suites with environments to prepare students for different scenarios in a supportive environment. - High-quality teaching spaces informal learning spaces and lecture theatres.


Partnerships and Collaborations

- The course has been designed and delivered in partnership with local health and social-care employers, who have shaped the curriculum to be practice-led and based on the NHS constitution.


Your Student Experience

- Develop essential skills to offer support, care and advice when acting as the first point of contact for your clients, their carers and family. - It covers theory and practice in both real and simulated environments, ensuring you qualify with the competence and confidence to hit the ground running. - Our external partners and practice experts contribute to course delivery, providing support, additional specialist knowledge and experience. - Learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving decision-making having professional conversations and presenting arguments. - On successful completion of the course, you can progress to a top-up course in a related subject, leading to a full degree and registration with the regulatory body for your chosen profession.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire

  • University League Table

    130th

  • Campus address

    Luton, University Square, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3JU, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Nursing & Midwifery

    80th out of 84 4

    34th out of 35 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    119 57%

    70th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    58th

    14

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    43rd

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 154
    91 59%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    36.0 36%

    29th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    18th

    5

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