University of Northampton

Allied Health Professional (AHP) Support Worker CPD

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

This course is aimed at AHP support workers who are looking to develop and progress in their current role. The course aligns with the AHP Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework, NHS England, and will support AHP Support Workers to meet the standards set by the framework enabling a fulfilling career pathway. In addition to individual career development, the upskilling of AHP Support Workers will hugely benefit registered professionals, employers and commissioners in providing higher standards of care for the UK population as it offers flexibility in meeting the needs of patients, clearer role definition and the ability to be able to delegate tasks in line with HCPC guidance and standards.

This flexible course can be accessed as a 5 day package or as stand alone days, allowing AHP Support workers to achieve a level of ‘Assistant Practitioner’ in one or more of the five competencies that make up the AHP Support Worker framework. In addition to this unique CPD opportunity, we also offer a one-day course targeted at AHP Workers who will be supporting AHP Students. Find information about our one-day CPD – Supporting The AHP Student further below.

Key highlights

  • Aligned with NHS England AHP Support Worker framework
  • Supports meeting the framework's competency standards for career progression
  • Reach Assistant Practitioner level in one or more five competencies
  • Flexible format: full five-day package or stand-alone days
  • Supports task delegation in line with HCPC guidance and standards
  • Separate one-day course on supporting AHP students available

Entry requirements

This CPD is targeted at AHP support workers aspiring to work at ‘Assistant Practitioner’ level of the AHP support worker framework and is accessed through your organisation/employer.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Assistant Practitioner
  • Senior AHP Support Worker
  • Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner
  • Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner

Cost of study

UK/Home: £150 per year

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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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