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Higher and Degree Apprenticeships are an alternative route to attaining a full undergraduate or postgraduate degree qualification by offering learners the best of both worlds through combining university study with workplace learning.
Northumbria University is one of the leading Higher and Degree Apprenticeship training providers.
With our ever-growing Higher and Degree Apprenticeship portfolio, we offer a diverse range of apprenticeships across many sectors, so whether you have taken on a new recruit or have an employee you would like to upskill or see progress in your organisation, our extensive portfolio provides the perfect opportunity for employers to develop and retain their workforce whilst employees gain a full degree, or degree-level, qualification.
Discover more about how Higher and Degree Apprenticeships work by watching our 'What are Higher and Degree Apprenticeships' video or learn the difference between the two with our frequently asked questions.
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MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Degree Apprenticeship
Duration: 3 years Part Time | Level: Postgraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
Our Degree Apprenticeship MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner provides an exciting opportunity for those working as experienced, registered, health professionals to develop in their advanced clinical practice roles.
More detailsAdult Critical Care Nursing Advanced Diploma - Level 6
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The programme provides qualified nurses who are working in the speciality of adult critical care with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to inform clinical practice and challenge existing ways of working.
More detailsB12 Administration - MC0019
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This course will enable you to deliver safe and evidenced based health care regarding B12 administration within primary care. Students will be provided with a competency assessment to complete in their own practice area.
More detailsCervical Cytology Sample Taker Training - MC0010
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This short course follows the National cervical screening training guidelines and is delivered via blended learning, i.e. one day in university and one day e-learning.
More detailsCNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice - Level 6 Accredited
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This module is for those who are considering a future career in Primary Care/General Practice Nursing. The module is aimed at supporting those either in pre-employment in any field of nursing i.e., Pre-registration nurses in Year 2 or 3, or those who are already qualified and wishing to move to Primary Care/General Practice Nursing.
More detailsCNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice - Level 7 Accredited
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This module is for those who are considering a future career in Primary Care/General Practice Nursing. The module is aimed at supporting those either in pre-employment in any field of nursing i.e., Pre-registration nurses in Year 2 or 3, or those who are already qualified and wishing to move to Primary Care/General Practice Nursing.
More detailsCNO002 Discovering a Nursing Career in General Practice - Non-Accredited
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This module is for those who are considering a future career in Primary Care/General Practice Nursing. The module is aimed at supporting those either in pre-employment in any field of nursing i.e., Pre-registration nurses in Year 2 or 3, or those who are already qualified and wishing to move to Primary Care/General Practice Nursing.
More detailsCommunity Practitioner Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V150) - Level 6 - AC6709
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification of Community Practitioner Prescriber with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This will permit you to prescribe from the Community Practitioner Formulary within your healthcare role where your employer/organisation supports this.
More detailsCommunity Practitioner Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V150) - Level 7 - AC7067
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification of Community Practitioner Prescriber with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. This will permit you to prescribe from the Community Practitioner Formulary within your healthcare role where your employer/organisation supports this.
More detailsCommunity Specialist Practitioner Higher Apprenticeship
Duration: 1 year Full time or 2 Years Part time | Level: Postgraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
The Community Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) Higher Apprenticeship programme is designed to equip Postgraduates with the skills required for Community Specialist Practice. The Higher Apprenticeship programme is available full time (54 weeks) or part time (106 weeks) with four pathways available: District Nursing (DN), General Practice Nursing (GPN), Adult Social Care Nursing (ASCN) and Community…
More detailsDiabetes and Footcare - MC0033
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This one day masterclass will concentrate on the management of diabetic foot health.
More detailsDiabetes Mellitus Masterclass - MC0026
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The masterclass in diabetes mellitus will build upon you existing professional and healthcare knowledge to improve the quality of care you are able to deliver to people living with, or at risk of diabetes.
More detailsEar Care - MC0014
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This masterclass is aimed at nurses new to undertaking ear care consultations and reviews. It will cover the assessment of the patients ear symptoms and the management options for those with excessive cerumen.
More detailsImmunisation Update - MC0032
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This half day session is aimed at all immunising staff who regularly administer vaccines as part of their role. This session will provide contemporary updates on all vaccine related issues in accordance to national guidance and developments
More detailsMenopause Management - MC0013
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This course is aimed at registered practitioners who will be assisting women with menopausal symptoms and their management.
More detailsMusculoskeletal Lower Body - MC0017
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The session will cover the anatomy & physiology of the relevant body area - hips, knees, ankles and feet.
More detailsMusculoskeletal Upper Body - MC0016
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The session will cover the anatomy & physiology of the relevant body area - hands, wrists, elbows and shoulder.
More detailsNon Medical Prescribing Update Masterclass - MC0028
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The masterclass update for Non medical prescribing will build upon you existing professional and healthcare knowledge to improve the quality of care you are able to deliver.
More detailsNon-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Recognition of Prior Learning - Level 6
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.
More detailsNon-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Recognition of Prior Learning - Level 7
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation. The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile.
More detailsNursing Associate Apprenticeship | Foundation Degree in Science (FdSc) | Northumbria University
Duration: 2 years Full Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
The FdSc Nursing Associate Apprenticeship at Northumbria University provides a structured work-based route into healthcare, allowing you to earn while you learn. Designed to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards, this course develops your skills in delivering safe, compassionate, and effective care across a range of healthcare settings.
More detailsOperating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship | Operating Department Practice BSc (Hons)
Duration: 3 years Full Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
Our Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Degree Apprenticeship equips students with the skills and knowledge required to provide care to patients during the three phases of perioperative practice.
More detailsPhlebotomy - MC0018
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This one day session will cover basic introduction to phlebotomy practice for those who have not undertaken this training previously. A practical skills workshop is included. A competency assessment document is provided for in-house competency assessment post course attendance.
More detailsPlacement Provider Training - For those who host students on placement
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This course would suit healthcare practitioners who are interested in assuming responsibility for learning and assessment in their practice setting.
More detailsAdult Critical Care Nursing Postgraduate Certificate - Level 7
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The programme provides qualified nurses who are working in the speciality of adult critical care with an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills to inform clinical practice and challenge existing ways of working.
More detailsRegistered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship | Nursing Science/ Registered Nurse (Adult) BSc (Hons)
Duration: 18 months Full Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
Our Adult Nurse Degree Apprenticeship provides an 18-Month Work-Based route to complete a BSc Hons in Nursing Science / Registered Nurse (Adult)
More detailsRegistered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship | Nursing Science/ Registered Nurse (Child) BSc (Hons)
Duration: 18 months Full Time | Level: Undergraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
Our Child Nurse Degree Apprenticeship provides an 18-Month Work-Based route to complete a BSc Hons in Nursing Science / Registered Nurse (Child)
More detailsReturn to Practice - Nursing and Midwifery - Level 6 - AC6736
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This module is suitable for Nurses (Children’s, Adult, Learning Disability, and Mental Health) and Midwives wishing to return to the professional register and re-register with the NMC and for those unable to meet re-validation requirements.
More detailsSpecialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting) Higher Apprenticeship
Duration: 1 year Full Time | Level: Postgraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
As a graduate of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) programme at the University of Northumbria, you will build on your existing nursing knowledge to advance your evidence-based practice.
More detailsSpecialist Community Public Health Nursing (School Nursing) Higher Apprenticeship | Northumbria University
Duration: 1 year Full Time | Level: Postgraduate | Course Type: Degree Apprenticeship
As a graduate of the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (SCPHN) programme at the University of Northumbria, you will build on your existing nursing knowledge to advance your evidence-based practice.
More detailsWound Care Management - MC0012
Course Type: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
This 2 day course covers an introduction to wound care management, with day 1 covering basic techniques and day 2 covering advanced techniques.
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