University of Staffordshire

Recognition and Assessment of Sick Patients through Simulation (RASPS) Certificate of Attendance

University of StaffordshireCentre for Health Innovation Stafford, United Kingdom

Course overview

RASPS is new programme that has been designed for health and social care staff to work together in a range of settings to practice key non-technical skills including communication, teamwork, and situational awareness alongside technical skills. Participants in small groups will care for patients or clients and with the whole group be involved in debriefs to celebrate best practice and a as team identify how practice can be maintained when working in dynamic care environments. The programme is offered in the following formats.

Key highlights

  • Designed for health and social care staff to train together
  • Practise communication, teamwork and situational awareness alongside technical skills
  • Small-group simulated care of patients or clients
  • Whole-group debriefs to celebrate and maintain best practice
  • Focuses on working in dynamic care environments

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    25% on tuition fees compared to other universities, making your postgraduate degree a smart investment.

  • Care Leavers and Estranged Students

    Applicants who have been in local authority or foster care can recevie a one-off higher education bursary of £2,000 from your local authority, which is paid in instalments.

    Up to £2,000
  • Disabled Students Allowance

    DSA provides extra support for those students who incur extra course costs as a direct result of their disability.

  • Horizon Fund Bursary

    £2,000 1st year undergraduate (Level 4).

    Up to £2,000
  • PGCE Bursary

    The PGCE Bursary comprises six awards of £500 each.

    Up to £500
  • SMART Scholarship

    The SMART scholarship represents a £3,000 discount that will be applied to every year of your tuition fees (this excludes placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Paramedic
  • Social Care Worker
  • Nursing Associate

Cost of study

UK/Home: £200 | International: £4,000

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Staffordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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