The Study Podcast

Access to HE Nursing

Expert-led podcast episodes covering the full Access to Higher Education Diploma in Nursing curriculum. A free study companion for every lesson.

67 episodes 20 modules Level 3 OCNL accredited

Each episode is a guided discussion between our host and a subject specialist. Listen alongside your coursework or use them as standalone revision. Subscribe via RSS →

Module 1: Your Nursing Journey Starts Here

Ep 1 Your Nursing Journey Starts Here Alice & James

Module 2: Sourcing and Reading Information

Ep 2 Framing and Using Purposeful Questions Alice & Fin Ep 3 Reading Techniques for Meaning Alice & Fin Ep 4 Purpose and Features of Written Texts Alice & Fin

Module 3: Essay Writing

Ep 5 Analysing the Essay Title and Planning Research Alice & Fin Ep 6 Planning and Structuring Your Essay Alice & Fin Ep 7 Writing in an Academic Style Alice & Fin Ep 8 Referencing and Acknowledging Sources Alice & Fin

Module 4: Professional Behaviours: Nursing and Health Professions

Ep 9 Professional Qualities and Regulatory Frameworks Alice & Brian Ep 10 Communication and Teamwork in Healthcare Alice & Brian Ep 11 Risk Management and Problem-Solving Alice & Brian Ep 12 Reflective Practice and CPD Planning Alice & Brian

Module 5: Cells

Ep 13 Cell Organelles: Structure and Function Alice & Daniel Ep 14 Specialised Cells: Adaptation for Function Alice & Daniel Ep 15 The Plasma Membrane: Structure and the Fluid Mosaic Model Alice & Daniel Ep 16 Membrane Transport: Crossing the Boundary Alice & Daniel Ep 17 Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis Compared Alice & Daniel Ep 18 Cell Organisation and Stem Cells Alice & Daniel

Module 6: Homeostasis and Controlling Factors in the Body

Ep 19 Principles of Homeostasis Alice & George Ep 20 The Nervous System and Homeostasis Alice & George Ep 21 Thermoregulation and the Skin Alice & George Ep 22 Hormones and Homeostatic Regulation Alice & George

Module 7: Introduction to Psychology

Ep 23 Psychological Approaches and Perspectives Alice & Joseph Ep 24 Practical Applications of Psychology Alice & Joseph Ep 25 Research Methods and Ethics in Psychology Alice & Joseph

Module 8: Health Psychology

Ep 26 Concepts of Health and Illness Alice & Joseph Ep 27 The Biopsychosocial Model Alice & Joseph Ep 28 Psychological Factors in Physical Illness Alice & Joseph

Module 9: The National Health Service

Ep 29 The Birth of the NHS Alice & Brian Ep 30 Challenges, Consensus and Privatisation Alice & Brian Ep 31 The Modern NHS: Current Challenges and Reform Debates Alice & Brian

Module 10: The Digestive System

Ep 32 The Processes of Digestion and the GI Tract Alice & George Ep 33 Moving Food Through the GI Tract Alice & Fin Ep 34 Nutrition and Metabolism Alice & George

Module 11: Abnormal Psychology

Ep 35 Defining Abnormality Alice & Joseph Ep 36 Perspectives on Abnormal Psychology Alice & Joseph Ep 37 Treating Mental Health Conditions Alice & Joseph

Module 12: Infection Prevention and Control

Ep 38 Understanding Micro-organisms and Infection Alice & Brian Ep 39 Infection Prevention and Control Procedures Alice & Brian Ep 40 Roles, Responsibilities, and Legislation Alice & Brian

Module 13: Introduction to Sociology

Ep 41 Society and Human Behaviour Sophie & Giovanni Ep 42 Sociological Perspectives Sophie & Giovanni Ep 43 Social Inequality Sophie & Giovanni

Module 14: Transport and Respiration

Ep 44 Blood Components and Functions Emma & Daniel Ep 45 Heart Structure and Function Emma & Daniel Ep 46 Heart in the Circulatory System Emma & Daniel Ep 47 Blood Vessel Structure and Function Emma & Daniel Ep 48 Respiratory System Structure and Function Emma & Daniel Ep 49 Pulmonary Ventilation Mechanisms Emma & Daniel

Module 15: Developmental Psychology

Ep 50 Theories of Early Childhood Development Hannah & Joseph Ep 51 Current Debates in Developmental Psychology Hannah & Nathan Ep 52 Practical Applications of Developmental Theories Hannah & Nathan

Module 16: Psychological Research: Sources and Ethics

Ep 53 Primary and Secondary Sources Olivia & Sam Ep 54 Validity, Reliability and Bias Olivia & Sam Ep 55 Ethical Problems in Social Research Olivia & Sam

Module 17: Numeracy in a Health Context

Ep 56 Four Rules of Number in Health Sophie & James Ep 57 Decimals, Fractions and Percentages in Health Sophie & James Ep 58 Calculator Use in Health Context Sophie & James

Module 18: Examination Skills: Preparing for and Succeeding in an Examination

Ep 59 Preparing for Examinations Emma & Ethan Ep 60 Managing Exam Papers Emma & Ethan Ep 61 Reflecting on Exam Performance Emma & Ethan

Module 19: Sociology of Mental Health

Ep 62 Sociological Perspectives on Mental Health Hannah & Theo Ep 63 Critical Theorists and Socio-Economic Causes of Mental Ill Health Hannah & Theo Ep 64 Cross-Cultural Studies of Mental Ill Health Hannah & Theo

Module 20: Ethical Dilemmas

Ep 65 Ethical Dilemmas in Health and Social Care Olivia & Nathan Ep 66 Professional Codes and Legal Requirements Olivia & Nathan Ep 67 Contrasting Ethical Perspectives Olivia & Nathan
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