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Nursing Associate Foundation Degree in Taunton

Cost£9,250.00
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Nursing Associate Foundation Degree in Taunton. Classes run at Taunton College, full-time during the day.

The course takes two years to complete. You'll study the knowledge and skills needed to work as a nursing associate. Topics include person-centred care, health assessment, medicines management, and supporting patients across different settings. You'll split your time between college and practice placements.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate practice.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of person-centred care and patient safety.
  • You'll learn how to carry out basic health assessments.
  • You'll understand medicines management and safe administration.
  • You'll practise communication skills for working with patients and families.
  • You'll study anatomy, physiology, and common health conditions.
  • You'll learn how to support patients across a range of care settings.
  • You'll develop your understanding of professional and ethical practice in nursing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and supervised practice placements. Assessments include written assignments, practical observations, and reflective accounts. You'll build a portfolio of evidence from your placements. The college will confirm the full assessment schedule before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Taunton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursing associate, supports registered nurses in NHS and care settings.
  • Healthcare assistant, provides direct patient care in hospitals or community.
  • Clinical support worker, assists clinical teams with patient assessment and monitoring.
  • Care coordinator, organises care plans for patients with complex needs.
  • Community health worker, delivers care and health support in people's homes.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Adult, Child, or Mental Health), the next step toward becoming a registered nurse.
  • Higher apprenticeship in nursing, combines work and study toward registration.
  • Specialist practice qualifications, for nursing associates who want to develop expertise in a particular area of care.
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