Assistant Practitioner

About this course

An Assistant Practitioner is a healthcare worker who supports registered health professionals by delivering clinical care directly to patients in a defined area of practice. The role sits between support worker and registered practitioner, requiring real clinical knowledge and skill alongside the professional values and communication abilities that patient care demands. Assistant practitioners work across almost every area of the NHS, providing focused, compassionate and high-quality care under the supervision and guidance of registered colleagues, and the role is an important part of the workforce that makes modern healthcare function. At the University of St Mark and St John this two-year full-time Foundation Degree prepares you for practice as an assistant practitioner through a combination of academic study and substantial clinical experience. The programme offers specialist pathway

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