The Nursing Associate Apprenticeship is a higher-level apprenticeship, offering a 2-year foundation degree at level 5.
It typically consists of:
- 20% academic learning
- 20% placements/insight visits in other settings
- 60% work-based learning in post as a Nursing Associate Apprentice
For further information on Nursing Associate training, including eligibility criteria, recruitment pathways and benefits of the NA role – see the document below.
The SY Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub offers a 12-month Preceptorship programme for new-to-GP Nursing Associates.
The Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Top-Up programme allows Registered Nursing Associates to join the Level 6 RNDA course mid-way through and complete in a shorter time, typically 18 months- 2 years.
It typically consists of:
- 20% academic learning
- 20% placements/insight visits in other settings
- 60% work-based learning in post as a Nurse Apprentice
The SY Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub offers a 1-year Preceptorship programme for new-to-GP Nurses.
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