This  apprenticeship include an accredited level 5 occupational competence qualification such as a Foundation Degree, other Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education or the Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare.

Assistant Practitioners work at a level above that of Healthcare Support Workers. Providing, supervising and coordinating high-quality and compassionate health and social care for a wide range of people. Examples of common work activities include assisting in total patient assessment, coordination of care (including referrals to other practitioners) and higher clinical skills such as catheterisation, wound care and discharge planning.

Academic Level: 5

As an Apprentice