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Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Online – London Learning Consortium

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery Diploma. Study online at your own pace over 12 months. An Advanced Learning Loan may be available to cover the cost, subject to eligibility.

The course covers biological science, psychology, and sociology. You'll also build academic writing and research skills. Monthly one-to-one sessions with an assessor keep you on track, supported by contact through Teams, email, and phone. You'll need Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE Maths and English at grade C or grade 4 or above to join.

You'll finish with the AIM Qualifications Access to HE Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Diploma Access to Higher Education - Midwifery course is specifically designed for individuals who have long envisioned themselves as healthcare professionals, but life's challenges hindered their path. Additionally, if the captivating world of Midwifery has recently piqued your interest, yet you lack the desired qualifications, LLC is here to support and empower you to make a successful career switch. Whether circumstances have stood in your way or you've experienced a newfound calling, our course provides a gateway to fulfilling your aspirations in Midwifery. Join us on this incredible journey and unlock the potential within you.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Functional Skills English, Level 1 Functional Skills Maths or GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma.

GCSE Biology or Science at grade A*-C/9-4 if you are wanting to study midwifery. or be working towards this alongside studying for your Access to Higher Education Diploma.

A good level of ICT skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll study biological science relevant to nursing and healthcare.
  • You'll explore psychology and how it applies to patient care.
  • You'll examine sociology and its role in health and society.
  • You'll develop academic writing skills for university-level assignments.
  • You'll build independent research skills.
  • You'll receive guidance on completing a UCAS application.
  • You'll strengthen your study skills to prepare for degree-level learning.

How you will learn

The course is delivered fully online. You'll have monthly one-to-one sessions with your assessor, arranged at a time that suits you. Between sessions, you'll stay in contact via Teams, email, and phone. Assessment is through written assignments. The course is intensive and requires time outside of sessions for research and completing work.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a device capable of running Microsoft Teams and word-processing software, as most assignments must be typewritten. London Learning Consortium will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Registered Nurse, working across NHS and private healthcare settings.
  • Mental Health Nurse, supporting patients with mental health conditions.
  • Midwife, caring for women through pregnancy and birth.
  • Paramedic, responding to emergencies in pre-hospital care.
  • Operating Department Practitioner, assisting in surgical procedures.
  • Community Nurse, delivering care to patients in their homes.

What you could study next

  • BSc Nursing (Adult, Mental Health, or Children's), the degree required to register as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • BSc Midwifery, for those who want to specialise in maternity care.
  • BSc Paramedic Science, a route into emergency pre-hospital care.
  • BSc Operating Department Practice, for those drawn to surgical and anaesthetic support roles.
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