Begin your journey to become a Nurse at Riverside College:
- Flexible ONLINE learning with the added security of face-to-face induction and weekly support sessions when needed or CLASSROOM based face to face learning.
Change your career and become a Nurse - A qualification which is equivalent to 3 A-Levels for entry to university
- Nursing Access course assessed through end-of-unit assignments with no exams!
A Riverside College you will benefit from:
- Ofsted Outstanding Access teaching and support teams
- Dedicated specialist Access teachers with over 10 years' experience in successfully supporting adults to progress onto degrees
- The option to study for FREE, saving up to £9,000 in fees AND you won’t use up any of your Student Loans allowance. See the ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN for more details.
Start Date / Induction: September | 1 Year Online Course - Flexible study in the comfort of your own home
You will need to travel to college for the induction sessions at the start of the course and also any drop-in progress/support meetings throughout the course. They are NOT fully distance learning courses.
Course Content:
During your yearlong course, you will study a range of topics, including:- Human Body – Discover facts about the human body, from the way we reproduce to how our organs function and the way our cells grow and divide
- History of the NHS – Understand the NHS’s founding principles and how it has been shaped over time
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Nurse – Learn about the purpose and function of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), as well as the multidisciplinary approach to healthcare
Entry Requirements
- You will need GCSE English at Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills) and GCSE Maths at Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills) - you will need to provide us with written evidence from your chosen Universities that they will accept Functional Skills for your year of entry to University
- Some Universities will only accept GCSEs to meet entry requirements. They will also require you to have additional GCSEs at Grade A-C (4-9) for some courses, including a science for some pathways
- As the course is fully online you must have strong ICT skills to enable you to cope with the demands of the course
- You will also need to have your own laptop
University Entry Criteria: Each university will set its own admission criteria. You will need to check the entry requirements of your chosen university and course. The specialist Access tutors alongside the ACE/ Careers team at Riverside College can support you with your application to university. You are likely to require:
- A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade* (see the Modules tab for the individual modules included in this course)
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English alongside literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
- A face-to-face interview at the university
- Course-related work placements or work experience
Course Fees:
Fee: £3,384
You can apply for an ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN; the Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks. The loan will cover the full cost of your Access Course, this will be written off when you complete your degree – saving you up to £9,000 in fees and not using any of your Student Loans allowance.Assessments:
There are no exams on the Access to HE course, you will be assessed via academic reports, essays, case study analysis, illustrated mind map, illustrated report, worksheet, journal article, portfolio, academic poster, presentation (video and audio recording), revision guide, series of questions, academic writing skills tasks.Why choose Riverside College:
- Flexible online learning for your Access to Higher Education qualifications with the support of weekly face-to-face drop-in support sessions when and if needed*
- Initial face-to-face induction to fully prepare you for your studies
- Up to six hours per week of drop-in support sessions with tutors when needed (Daytime and Evening sessions available)
- Interactive online sessions (Assessed and marked online).
- Access college facilities including the Learning Resource Centre, Study Rooms with PCs and printing, UCAS support, and bursaries
- Streamline your qualification to fit into your spare time giving you the option to complete the Access to Higher Education faster.
- Social groups offering tutor and peer support and encouragement.
- Ofsted Outstanding Access teaching and support teams
- Dedicated specialist Access teachers with over 10 years' experience in successfully supporting adults to progress onto degrees
- Study for FREE**, saving up to £9,000 in fees AND you won’t use up any of your Student Loans allowance
Career
By completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) and a subsequent nursing degree, you will open yourself up to an array of career prospects.
With Nurses being required to facilitate treatments in almost every health service, there is almost no end to the type of Nurse you can become. If you’re passionate about caring for children, working with the elderly, or helping people requiring emergency care, you can find a specialism to suit your interest. These roles include:
- Pediatric Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Adult Nurse
- Geriatric Nurse
- Nursing Home Nurse
- Community Nurse
- Theatre Nurse
- ICU Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Cardiology Nurse
- Respiratory Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Special Educational Needs Disability Nurse
Start Date: September at Riverside College, Widnes | 1 Year Course, 2 Days Per Week (Wednesday & Thursday)(TBC)
Course Content: During your yearlong course, you will study a range of topics, including:
- Human Body – Discover facts about the human body, from the way we reproduce to how our organs function and the way our cells grow and divide
- History of the NHS – Understand the NHS’s founding principles and how it has been shaped over time
- Roles and Responsibilities of a Nurse – Learn about the purpose and function of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), as well as the multidisciplinary approach to healthcare
To prepare you for your university course you will also complete modules that focus on giving you the essential study skills required. For all of the modules included in this course see the ‘Modules’ tab.
Entry Requirements
- You will need GCSE English at Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills) and GCSE Maths at Grade A-C (9-4) or equivalent (Level 2 Functional Skills) - you will need to provide us with written evidence from your chosen Universities that they will accept Functional Skills for your year of entry to University
- Some Universities will only accept GCSEs to meet entry requirements. They will also require you to have additional GCSEs at Grade A-C (4-9) for some courses, including a science for some pathways
- It would be an advantage to have good ICT skills and your own laptop
University Entry Criteria: Each university will set its own admission criteria. You will need to check the entry requirements of your chosen university and course. The specialist Access tutors alongside the ACE/Careers team at Riverside College can support you with your application to university. You are likely to require:
- A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade* (see the Modules tab for the individual modules included in this course)
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English alongside literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
- A face-to-face interview at the university
- Course-related work placements or work experience
*You must check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree.
Course Fees:
Fee: £3,384
You can apply for an ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN; the Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks. The loan will cover the full cost of your Access Course, this will be written off when you complete your degree – saving you up to £9,000 in fees and not using any of your Student Loans allowance.
Full time students can apply for a college bursary, childcare support and a college bus pass. Click here for more information.
Assessments:
There are no exams on the Access to HE course, you will be assessed via academic reports, essays, case study analysis, illustrated mind map, illustrated report, worksheet, journal article, portfolio, academic poster, presentation (video and audio recording), revision guide, series of questions, academic writing skills tasks. Please note, we also offer this Access to Higher Education Online.
Why Choose Riverside College:
- Ofsted Outstanding Access teaching and support teams
- Dedicated specialist Access teachers with over 10 years' experience in successfully supporting adults to progress onto degrees
- The option to study for FREE, saving up to £9,000 in fees AND you won’t use up any of your Student Loans allowance. See the ADVANCED LEARNER LOAN for more details.
Career
By completing an Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) and a subsequent nursing degree, you will open yourself up to an array of career prospects.
With Nurses being required to facilitate treatments in almost every health service, there is almost no end to the type of Nurse you can become. If you’re passionate about caring for children, working with the elderly, or helping people requiring emergency care, you can find a specialism to suit your interest. These roles include:
- Pediatric Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Adult Nurse
- Geriatric Nurse
- Nursing Home Nurse
- Community Nurse
- Theatre Nurse
- ICU Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Cardiology Nurse
- Respiratory Nurse
- Mental Health Nurse
- Special Educational Needs Disability Nurse
- Unit 1: Progressing to HE
- Unit 2: Academic Study Techniques
- Unit 3: Professional Behaviours
- Unit 4: Numeracy in Health Context
- Unit 5: Understanding Stress
- Unit 6: The history of the NHS
- Unit 7: Roles and responsibilities of a nurse
- Unit 8: Inequalities in health and illness
- Unit 9: Human cell biology
- Unit 10: Respiration and circulation
- Unit 11: Nutrition and digestion
- Unit 12: Homeostasis and endocrine system
- Unit 13: The nervous system
- Unit 14: The human muscular and skeletal system
- Unit 15: The urinary system
- Unit 16: Human immunity
- Unit 17: Reproduction
- Unit 18: Understanding poverty
Course Features
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- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
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