Nursing Associate University of Huddersfield

Overview

Nursing associates play a pivotal role in supporting registered nurses and healthcare support workers, working across all fields of nursing, including adult, children, mental health, and learning disabilities to provide compassionate care for patients and the public. 

On successful completion of the programme, you’ll also gain a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), awarded by Skills England. This nationally recognised qualification demonstrates that you have developed the knowledge and practical skills employers value and have met industry-recognised occupational standards. 

The Nursing Associate course at University of Huddersfield provides a pathway into a career as a  Nursing Associate, or those who want to progress to a Nursing degree and become a qualified Registered Nurse.

Your Career

Once qualified the course offers you a wide variety of career opportunities to work within the NHS and wider sector. This could include working in GP surgeries, hospitals, primary care, hospices and nursing homes. In addition you could also undertake further study and join the second year of the Nursing BSc(Hons) course and specialise in a particular field of nursing include adult, child, learning disability and mental health.

Alongside your Foundation Degree, you'll also gain a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), awarded by Skills England. This nationally recognised qualification demonstrates that you have developed the specialist knowledge and practical skills employers are looking for, helping you stand out when applying for Nursing Associate roles.