Nursing Associate Foundation Degree FdA

The Nursing Associate Foundation degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to become a registered Nursing Associate with the NMC. <br/><br/>Nursing associates contribute to the promotion of health, health protection, and the prevention of ill health. They interact with a variety of service users, families and carers, and an extensive range of health and care professionals and other agencies. Nursing associates must be emotionally intelligent and resilient individuals, able to manage their own personal health and well-being, recognise boundaries of their practice, and know when and how to access support.<br/>You will study nursing skills and knowledge, communication skills, professional issues, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, health, and health promotion. Your modules use a problem-based learning approach, and you will be introduced to a number of service user-based enigmas that will support your understanding by the integration of theory and practice.<br/><br/>You will be able to develop and enhance your skills in our simulation suites to enhance your confidence and competence in a safe environment. <br/>We understand that you’re eager to begin practising as nursing associate students, so our course has been designed with 50% practice to ensure that you receive the crucial hands-on experience that will enable you to excel in your nursing career.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.<br/><br/>CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.<br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.<br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at CCCU this September.