TY - JOUR

T1 - Foundation Degree, a pathway to practice, 2/2: knowledge for successful practice

AU - Matthews, David

AU - Davison, Neil

AU - Bedson, Lynne

N1 - doi: 10.12968/bjha.2015.9.4.196

PY - 2015

Y1 - 2015

N2 - In part two of this analysis of the ?foundation degree sciences? (FdSc) in healthcare practice, a degree aimed at providing healthcare support workers (HCSWs) with an increased skill and knowledge base to practice at more advanced levels, an illustration will be made of some of the specific themes relating to the degree's content. The importance of solidifying existing clinical skills for HCSWs' present practice will be illustrated, as will their significance as a foundation to build upon for future advanced practice. Further, the non-clinical aspects of the degree will be presented, in particular, an emphasis upon the importance of taking into consideration social determinants of health and healthcare, along with the impact research has on practice.

AB - In part two of this analysis of the ?foundation degree sciences? (FdSc) in healthcare practice, a degree aimed at providing healthcare support workers (HCSWs) with an increased skill and knowledge base to practice at more advanced levels, an illustration will be made of some of the specific themes relating to the degree's content. The importance of solidifying existing clinical skills for HCSWs' present practice will be illustrated, as will their significance as a foundation to build upon for future advanced practice. Further, the non-clinical aspects of the degree will be presented, in particular, an emphasis upon the importance of taking into consideration social determinants of health and healthcare, along with the impact research has on practice.

U2 - 10.12968/bjha.2015.9.4.196

DO - 10.12968/bjha.2015.9.4.196

M3 - Article

VL - 9

SP - 196

EP - 201

JO - British Journal of Healthcare Assistants

JF - British Journal of Healthcare Assistants

SN - 1753-1586

IS - 4

ER -