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  • 100% online learning
  • 18 units
  • 600 notional learning hours

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing)

This Course at a Glance

  • Begin your journey towards a nursing career
  • Study a nursing degree without A Levels
  • Learn from the comfort of home 
  • Various payment methods available
  • 100% online learning
  • No exams

About Your Diploma

If you have a naturally caring nature and would love to turn this into a career, you can become a Nurse at any age.
Many would-be Nurses have put off moving into a career they know they would thrive in because of the thought of going back into a college classroom later in life. In most cases, this is because adhering to a structured timetable of college learning as well as a degree is too hard to juggle with their other commitments.
 
Thankfully, universities are more flexible in the qualifications they accept as adequate preparation for degree-level learning. So, now there is more variety in the type of course you can take to meet the entry requirements of your nursing degree. 
If you don’t have A Levels, most universities will now welcome you if you have alternatives like BTEC Nationals, Functional Skills or Access to Higher Education Diplomas.
 
That’s why our online Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is an increasingly popular option, and it is equivalent to three A levels. Completed entirely online, you can study at home, or wherever you prefer. You will also receive an Individual Learning Plan that will outline the submission deadlines of your assignments, helping you stay on track with your studies.
 
The courses vocation specific modules provide skills and knowledge so desirable for nursing. You'll explore various topics such as healthcare communication, and professional behaviours for nursing and other health professionals, plus Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within healthcare. 
 
You’ll also learn about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within healthcare, breaking down the key laws and rules connected to EDI in healthcare, helping you understand how these principles apply in the field.
 
In addition to this, the course will give you the study skills for university, ideal for anyone who has been out of education for some time. To learn more about the modules covered in the course, click the ‘Syllabus’ tab.
 

Getting Started

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, that is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
 
Due to the course being studied entirely online, its flexibility enables you to work towards a career in nursing without getting in the way of your current commitments. No matter if you have a full-time job or family to care for, you can comfortably complete your course in your free time. 
 
This Access to HE Diploma can be completed over two years. However, most of our students complete the course within 9-12 months. So, you can be on the way to studying at university faster than you could otherwise.
 
*Please note, entry requirements are set by each university. That’s why it’s best to check your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted before enrolling on the course.
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On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing), (QAA aim code: 40014198), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.

Skills & Education Group Access

An access validating agency with a strong social purpose to recognise achievement, particularly for those who have benefited least from their previous educational experiences, Skills and Education Group Access supports the needs of learners, providers, businesses and communities.

As part of the Awarding Organisation requirements, to receive certification for this training course you must be subscribed for a minimum period of 9 months. The minimum subscription period is measured in total months subscribed, which do not have to be consecutive.     

This means that if your personal circumstances change (time available to study, financial pressures etc.), you can cancel/pause your study and payments at any time. If you decide to return to your studies at a later date, you can simply reactivate your subscription and continue from where you left off (we will save all your course progress). Using our subscription service you are not tied into a credit agreement.   

To study an Access to HE Diploma you must be resident in the UK and have a UK postcode.

You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma.

University Entry Criteria

It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted.

In many cases, to get started on healthcare courses at university, you will need:

  • A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
  • A face-to-face interview at the university
  • Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
  • Course-related work placements or work experience
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.)

It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. Stonebridge will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.

Minimum Age Restriction

This course is ideally suited to those who have completed full-time education but have not achieved the grades required to get into university.

Average Completion Timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment Requirements

A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic report, essay, case study analysis, illustrated report, journal article, portfolio, academic poster, presentation (video and audio recording), developing promotional activity, series of questions, academic writing skills tasks.

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.

Exams Required

There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.

Additional Requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of 9 months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. Certificates can only be issued once you have completed 9 months of study. The minimum study time (9 months) is measured in total months subscribed, which do not have to be consecutive.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.

Module 1: Academic Writing Skills 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Be able to structure a written response 
  • Be able to develop a structured response to a plan 
  • Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose 
  • Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work 

Module 2: Reading and Note Making 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand a range of reading strategies 
  • Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts 
  • Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources 

Module 3: Healthcare Communication 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the main methods of communication 
  • Understand the barriers to communication 
  • Understand the value of developing good communication skills within the context of the health service 
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality and record keeping 

Module 4: Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professionals 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the characteristics required to be a health professional making reference to the relevant professional and regulatory body's and the Professional Standards Authority standards for registration in relation to, patient-centred care and concepts of professionalism as they apply to conduct, performance and ethics of those on the relevant professional and regulatory body's register 
  • Understand effective communication and teamworking skills 
  • Know how to manage risk and deal effectively with problems 
  • Reflect on own personal and professional practice and develop a personal and professional development plan 

Module 5: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Settings 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Know the key concepts related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) 
  • Understand key legislation and regulations related to EDI in healthcare 
  • Understand how EDI issues are managed in healthcare settings 

Module 6: Nutrition and Digestion 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the concept of a balanced diet 
  • Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system 

Module 7: Professionalism and Multidisciplinary Teams 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the impact of changes to the roles and responsibilities of a chosen health care professional 
  • Understand regulation as a chosen health care professional 
  • Understand the multidisciplinary team working in a chosen health care 

Module 8: Numeracy in a Health Context 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand and use the four rules of number including in relation to units of measure 
  • Understand and use decimals, fractions and percentages, including in relation to units of measure 
  • Know how to use a calculator to solve problems and use appropriate tools to check their answers 

Module 9: Perspectives in Psychology 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand different psychological perspectives 
  • Understand the differences between alternative psychological perspectives 
  • Understand the application of psychological perspectives to contemporary issues in psychology 

Module 10: Endocrine System 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand terms hormone and endocrine gland 
  • Understand homeostasis and feedback mechanisms 
  • Understand the action of hormones 

Module 11: Poverty in Contemporary Britain 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand definitions of poverty 
  • Understand the historical context of poverty in Britain 
  • Understand the different methods used to measure poverty 
  • Understand theoretical explanations of poverty 
  • Understand explanations about why certain social groups are more likely to experience poverty 
  • Understand recent policies for tackling poverty in Britain 

Module 12: Human Musculoskeletal System 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the human skeleton and how it relates to locomotion 
  • Know how muscles contract 
  • Understand the development of bone 

Module 13: Mental Health and Coping Strategies 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand how society determines and responds to a range of behaviours experienced by individuals suffering from mental ill health 
  • Understand the influence of genetic, neurochemical and environmental factors in relation to mental health disorder 
  • Understand and evaluate different strategies for therapy and care of mental health disorders 
  • Understand the major sources and effects of psychological stress 
  • Understand a variety of coping strategies 

Module 14: Infection and Immunity  

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the contributions of Snow, Semmelweiss, Pasteur, Jenner and Koch to the understanding of infectious disease 
  • Understand how the human body responds to infection 
  • Understand the cause and transmission of different pathogens 
  • Understand how infections can be prevented by vaccination 
  • Understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics 

Module 15: Dementia 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the causes and prevalence of dementia 
  • Understand the diagnosis of dementia 
  • Understand treatment and care of dementia patients 

Module 16: The Cause and Control of Disease 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand categories and causes of human disease 
  • Understand the epidemiology of a named disease 
  • Understand measures for disease prevention 

Module 17: Health Promotion 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand current models of health promotion 
  • Understand the role of current initiatives in promoting good health 
  • Understand the role of current agencies or organisations that contribute to improving public health 

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.

Your work will be assessed through your end of unit assignments. These will provide you the opportunity to check up on your knowledge and advance. After each assignment your tutor will offer feedback to help you not only progress further but also improve your skills. This Access to HE Diploma is a level 3 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated qualification.

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.

To successfully achieve your qualification, you will need a total of 60 credits. Of these, 45 will come from graded units of academic content, while the following 15 will be drawn from ungraded units concerning study skills.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
  • The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
OUR PASS RATE
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
83%
(National Average 77.1%)
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing)

This Course at a Glance

  • Begin your journey towards a nursing career
  • Study a nursing degree without A Levels
  • Learn from the comfort of home 
  • Various payment methods available
  • 100% online learning
  • No exams

About Your Diploma

If you have a naturally caring nature and would love to turn this into a career, you can become a Nurse at any age.
Many would-be Nurses have put off moving into a career they know they would thrive in because of the thought of going back into a college classroom later in life. In most cases, this is because adhering to a structured timetable of college learning as well as a degree is too hard to juggle with their other commitments.
 
Thankfully, universities are more flexible in the qualifications they accept as adequate preparation for degree-level learning. So, now there is more variety in the type of course you can take to meet the entry requirements of your nursing degree. 
If you don’t have A Levels, most universities will now welcome you if you have alternatives like BTEC Nationals, Functional Skills or Access to Higher Education Diplomas.
 
That’s why our online Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is an increasingly popular option, and it is equivalent to three A levels. Completed entirely online, you can study at home, or wherever you prefer. You will also receive an Individual Learning Plan that will outline the submission deadlines of your assignments, helping you stay on track with your studies.
 
The courses vocation specific modules provide skills and knowledge so desirable for nursing. You'll explore various topics such as healthcare communication, and professional behaviours for nursing and other health professionals, plus Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within healthcare. 
 
You’ll also learn about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within healthcare, breaking down the key laws and rules connected to EDI in healthcare, helping you understand how these principles apply in the field.
 
In addition to this, the course will give you the study skills for university, ideal for anyone who has been out of education for some time. To learn more about the modules covered in the course, click the ‘Syllabus’ tab.
 

Getting Started

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading UK distance learning providers. This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing) is a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, that is regulated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
 
Due to the course being studied entirely online, its flexibility enables you to work towards a career in nursing without getting in the way of your current commitments. No matter if you have a full-time job or family to care for, you can comfortably complete your course in your free time. 
 
This Access to HE Diploma can be completed over two years. However, most of our students complete the course within 9-12 months. So, you can be on the way to studying at university faster than you could otherwise.
 
*Please note, entry requirements are set by each university. That’s why it’s best to check your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted before enrolling on the course.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 77.1%)
83%

On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing), (QAA aim code: 40014198), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.

Skills & Education Group Access

An access validating agency with a strong social purpose to recognise achievement, particularly for those who have benefited least from their previous educational experiences, Skills and Education Group Access supports the needs of learners, providers, businesses and communities.

Module 1: Academic Writing Skills 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Be able to structure a written response 
  • Be able to develop a structured response to a plan 
  • Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose 
  • Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work 

Module 2: Reading and Note Making 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand a range of reading strategies 
  • Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts 
  • Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources 

Module 3: Healthcare Communication 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the main methods of communication 
  • Understand the barriers to communication 
  • Understand the value of developing good communication skills within the context of the health service 
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality and record keeping 

Module 4: Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professionals 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the characteristics required to be a health professional making reference to the relevant professional and regulatory body's and the Professional Standards Authority standards for registration in relation to, patient-centred care and concepts of professionalism as they apply to conduct, performance and ethics of those on the relevant professional and regulatory body's register 
  • Understand effective communication and teamworking skills 
  • Know how to manage risk and deal effectively with problems 
  • Reflect on own personal and professional practice and develop a personal and professional development plan 

Module 5: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare Settings 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Know the key concepts related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) 
  • Understand key legislation and regulations related to EDI in healthcare 
  • Understand how EDI issues are managed in healthcare settings 

Module 6: Nutrition and Digestion 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the concept of a balanced diet 
  • Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system 

Module 7: Professionalism and Multidisciplinary Teams 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the impact of changes to the roles and responsibilities of a chosen health care professional 
  • Understand regulation as a chosen health care professional 
  • Understand the multidisciplinary team working in a chosen health care 

Module 8: Numeracy in a Health Context 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand and use the four rules of number including in relation to units of measure 
  • Understand and use decimals, fractions and percentages, including in relation to units of measure 
  • Know how to use a calculator to solve problems and use appropriate tools to check their answers 

Module 9: Perspectives in Psychology 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand different psychological perspectives 
  • Understand the differences between alternative psychological perspectives 
  • Understand the application of psychological perspectives to contemporary issues in psychology 

Module 10: Endocrine System 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand terms hormone and endocrine gland 
  • Understand homeostasis and feedback mechanisms 
  • Understand the action of hormones 

Module 11: Poverty in Contemporary Britain 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand definitions of poverty 
  • Understand the historical context of poverty in Britain 
  • Understand the different methods used to measure poverty 
  • Understand theoretical explanations of poverty 
  • Understand explanations about why certain social groups are more likely to experience poverty 
  • Understand recent policies for tackling poverty in Britain 

Module 12: Human Musculoskeletal System 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the human skeleton and how it relates to locomotion 
  • Know how muscles contract 
  • Understand the development of bone 

Module 13: Mental Health and Coping Strategies 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand how society determines and responds to a range of behaviours experienced by individuals suffering from mental ill health 
  • Understand the influence of genetic, neurochemical and environmental factors in relation to mental health disorder 
  • Understand and evaluate different strategies for therapy and care of mental health disorders 
  • Understand the major sources and effects of psychological stress 
  • Understand a variety of coping strategies 

Module 14: Infection and Immunity  

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the contributions of Snow, Semmelweiss, Pasteur, Jenner and Koch to the understanding of infectious disease 
  • Understand how the human body responds to infection 
  • Understand the cause and transmission of different pathogens 
  • Understand how infections can be prevented by vaccination 
  • Understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics 

Module 15: Dementia 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand the causes and prevalence of dementia 
  • Understand the diagnosis of dementia 
  • Understand treatment and care of dementia patients 

Module 16: The Cause and Control of Disease 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand categories and causes of human disease 
  • Understand the epidemiology of a named disease 
  • Understand measures for disease prevention 

Module 17: Health Promotion 

Upon successful completion of this module, you will: 

  • Understand current models of health promotion 
  • Understand the role of current initiatives in promoting good health 
  • Understand the role of current agencies or organisations that contribute to improving public health 

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.

Your work will be assessed through your end of unit assignments. These will provide you the opportunity to check up on your knowledge and advance. After each assignment your tutor will offer feedback to help you not only progress further but also improve your skills. This Access to HE Diploma is a level 3 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated qualification.

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.

To successfully achieve your qualification, you will need a total of 60 credits. Of these, 45 will come from graded units of academic content, while the following 15 will be drawn from ungraded units concerning study skills.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support
  • The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).

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