Access to Higher Education Diploma
Nursing — Full Curriculum
Everything you will study on the Access to HE Nursing diploma. 20 modules covering biology, psychology, health sciences, sociology, and the academic skills you need for a nursing degree — all mapped to OCNL learning outcomes.
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Module 1: Your Nursing Journey Starts Here
1 lesson · ~3 study hoursYour Nursing Journey Starts Here
In this lesson, you will study your nursing journey starts here as part of the Your Nursing Journey Starts Here module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 2: Sourcing and Reading Information
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursFraming and Using Purposeful Questions
In this lesson, you will study framing and using purposeful questions as part of the Sourcing and Reading Information module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Reading Techniques for Meaning
In this lesson, you will study reading techniques for meaning as part of the Sourcing and Reading Information module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Purpose and Features of Written Texts
In this lesson, you will study purpose and features of written texts as part of the Sourcing and Reading Information module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 3: Essay Writing
4 lessons · ~12 study hoursAnalysing the Essay Title and Planning Research
In this lesson, you will study analysing the essay title and planning research as part of the Essay Writing module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Planning and Structuring Your Essay
In this lesson, you will study planning and structuring your essay as part of the Essay Writing module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Writing in an Academic Style
In this lesson, you will study writing in an academic style as part of the Essay Writing module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Referencing and Acknowledging Sources
In this lesson, you will study referencing and acknowledging sources as part of the Essay Writing module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 4: Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions
4 lessons · ~12 study hoursProfessional Qualities and Regulatory Frameworks
In this lesson, you will study professional qualities and regulatory frameworks as part of the Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Communication and Teamwork in Healthcare
In this lesson, you will study communication and teamwork in healthcare as part of the Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Risk Management and Problem-Solving
In this lesson, you will study risk management and problem-solving as part of the Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Reflective Practice and CPD Planning
In this lesson, you will study reflective practice and cpd planning as part of the Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 5: Cells
6 lessons · ~18 study hoursCell Organelles: Structure and Function
In this lesson, you will study cell organelles: structure and function as part of the Cells module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Specialised Cells: Adaptation for Function
In this lesson, you will study specialised cells: adaptation for function as part of the Cells module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →The Plasma Membrane: Structure and the Fluid Mosaic Model
In this lesson, you will study the plasma membrane: structure and the fluid mosaic model as part of the Cells module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Membrane Transport: Crossing the Boundary
In this lesson, you will study membrane transport: crossing the boundary as part of the Cells module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Compared
In this lesson, you will study cell division: mitosis and meiosis compared as part of the Cells module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Cell Organisation and Stem Cells
In this lesson, you will study cell organisation and stem cells as part of the Cells module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 6: Homeostasis and Controlling Factors in the Body
4 lessons · ~12 study hoursPrinciples of Homeostasis
In this lesson, you will study principles of homeostasis as part of the Homeostasis and Controlling Factors in the Body module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →The Nervous System and Homeostasis
In this lesson, you will study the nervous system and homeostasis as part of the Homeostasis and Controlling Factors in the Body module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Thermoregulation and the Skin
In this lesson, you will study thermoregulation and the skin as part of the Homeostasis and Controlling Factors in the Body module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Hormones and Homeostatic Regulation
In this lesson, you will study hormones and homeostatic regulation as part of the Homeostasis and Controlling Factors in the Body module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 7: Introduction to Psychology
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursPsychological Approaches and Perspectives
In this lesson, you will study psychological approaches and perspectives as part of the Introduction to Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Practical Applications of Psychology
In this lesson, you will study practical applications of psychology as part of the Introduction to Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Research Methods and Ethics in Psychology
In this lesson, you will study research methods and ethics in psychology as part of the Introduction to Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 8: Health Psychology
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursConcepts of Health and Illness
In this lesson, you will study concepts of health and illness as part of the Health Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →The Biopsychosocial Model
In this lesson, you will study the biopsychosocial model as part of the Health Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Psychological Factors in Physical Illness
In this lesson, you will study psychological factors in physical illness as part of the Health Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 9: The National Health Service
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursThe Birth of the NHS
In this lesson, you will study the birth of the nhs as part of the The National Health Service module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Challenges, Consensus and Privatisation
In this lesson, you will study challenges, consensus and privatisation as part of the The National Health Service module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →The Modern NHS: Current Challenges and Reform Debates
In this lesson, you will study the modern nhs: current challenges and reform debates as part of the The National Health Service module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 10: The Digestive System
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursThe Processes of Digestion and the GI Tract
In this lesson, you will study the processes of digestion and the gi tract as part of the The Digestive System module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Moving Food Through the GI Tract
In this lesson, you will study moving food through the gi tract as part of the The Digestive System module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Nutrition and Metabolism
In this lesson, you will study nutrition and metabolism as part of the The Digestive System module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 11: Abnormal Psychology
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursDefining Abnormality
In this lesson, you will study defining abnormality as part of the Abnormal Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Perspectives on Abnormal Psychology
In this lesson, you will study perspectives on abnormal psychology as part of the Abnormal Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Treating Mental Health Conditions
In this lesson, you will study treating mental health conditions as part of the Abnormal Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 12: Infection Prevention and Control
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursUnderstanding Micro-organisms and Infection
In this lesson, you will study understanding micro-organisms and infection as part of the Infection Prevention and Control module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Infection Prevention and Control Procedures
In this lesson, you will study infection prevention and control procedures as part of the Infection Prevention and Control module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Roles, Responsibilities, and Legislation
In this lesson, you will study roles, responsibilities, and legislation as part of the Infection Prevention and Control module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 13: Introduction to Sociology
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursSociety and Human Behaviour
In this lesson, you will study society and human behaviour as part of the Introduction to Sociology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Sociological Perspectives
In this lesson, you will study sociological perspectives as part of the Introduction to Sociology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Social Inequality
In this lesson, you will study social inequality as part of the Introduction to Sociology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 14: Transport and Respiration
6 lessons · ~18 study hoursBlood Components and Functions
In this lesson, you will study blood components and functions as part of the Transport and Respiration module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Heart Structure and Function
In this lesson, you will study heart structure and function as part of the Transport and Respiration module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Heart in the Circulatory System
In this lesson, you will study heart in the circulatory system as part of the Transport and Respiration module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Blood Vessel Structure and Function
In this lesson, you will study blood vessel structure and function as part of the Transport and Respiration module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Respiratory System Structure and Function
In this lesson, you will study respiratory system structure and function as part of the Transport and Respiration module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Pulmonary Ventilation Mechanisms
In this lesson, you will study pulmonary ventilation mechanisms as part of the Transport and Respiration module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 15: Developmental Psychology
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursTheories of Early Childhood Development
In this lesson, you will study theories of early childhood development as part of the Developmental Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Current Debates in Developmental Psychology
In this lesson, you will study current debates in developmental psychology as part of the Developmental Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Practical Applications of Developmental Theories
In this lesson, you will study practical applications of developmental theories as part of the Developmental Psychology module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 16: Psychological Research: Sources and Ethics
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursPrimary and Secondary Sources
In this lesson, you will study primary and secondary sources as part of the Psychological Research: Sources and Ethics module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Validity, Reliability and Bias
In this lesson, you will study validity, reliability and bias as part of the Psychological Research: Sources and Ethics module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Ethical Problems in Social Research
In this lesson, you will study ethical problems in social research as part of the Psychological Research: Sources and Ethics module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 17: Numeracy in a Health Context
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursFour Rules of Number in Health
In this lesson, you will study four rules of number in health as part of the Numeracy in a Health Context module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Decimals, Fractions and Percentages in Health
In this lesson, you will study decimals, fractions and percentages in health as part of the Numeracy in a Health Context module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Calculator Use in Health Context
In this lesson, you will study calculator use in health context as part of the Numeracy in a Health Context module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 18: Examination Skills: Preparing for and Succeeding in an Examination
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursPreparing for Examinations
In this lesson, you will study preparing for examinations as part of the Examination Skills: Preparing for and Succeeding in an Examination module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Managing Exam Papers
In this lesson, you will study managing exam papers as part of the Examination Skills: Preparing for and Succeeding in an Examination module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Reflecting on Exam Performance
In this lesson, you will study reflecting on exam performance as part of the Examination Skills: Preparing for and Succeeding in an Examination module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 19: Sociology of Mental Health
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursSociological Perspectives on Mental Health
In this lesson, you will study sociological perspectives on mental health as part of the Sociology of Mental Health module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Critical Theorists and Socio-Economic Causes of Mental Ill Health
In this lesson, you will study critical theorists and socio-economic causes of mental ill health as part of the Sociology of Mental Health module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Cross-Cultural Studies of Mental Ill Health
In this lesson, you will study cross-cultural studies of mental ill health as part of the Sociology of Mental Health module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Module 20: Ethical Dilemmas
3 lessons · ~9 study hoursEthical Dilemmas in Health and Social Care
In this lesson, you will study ethical dilemmas in health and social care as part of the Ethical Dilemmas module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Professional Codes and Legal Requirements
In this lesson, you will study professional codes and legal requirements as part of the Ethical Dilemmas module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
🎧 Listen to the study podcast for this lesson →Contrasting Ethical Perspectives
In this lesson, you will study contrasting ethical perspectives as part of the Ethical Dilemmas module. The content is designed to build your understanding through structured learning activities, preparing you for both the Access to HE qualification and your future nursing degree.
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