Royal College of Nursing Learning and ed page All our members have access to learning opportunities including: RCN accredited courses RCN accredited resources study days short courses workshops seminars conferences. You will be able to request free RCN publications, from clinical guidelines to RCN policy on health and nursing and you will also be entitled to discounts on a wide range of professional nursing journals produced by the RCN publishing company. The RCN Learning Zone supports the professional development of RCN members. As a member, you will also be able to speak to one of our network of RCN Learning Representatives to find out about opportunities in your area. The RCN accredits a diverse range of events, courses and resources which contribute to your professional development. RCN accreditation ensures that the educational content has been rigourously assessed, meets the RCN's quality standards, promotes best practice and provides effective education outcomes.
Royal College of Nursing HCA page RCN HCAs & APs Caring for you while you care for others Health care assistants (HCAs) and assistant practitioners (APs) are hugely valued members of the RCN and the nursing team. Although there are a wide range of titles used to describe these roles, we have chosen to encompass all of these under the titles HCA and AP. Look on the left hand side of this page for topics that interest you, and see below for a full listing of the content. Kershaw Family Bursary for health care assistants and assistant practitioners - Now closed Thank you to those who have applied for the RCN Foundation bursary for health care assistants and assistant practitioners. Online learning resource to help you support behaviour change HCAs and APs in all areas of nursing support people in making changes to their lifestyle and behaviour, from adopting a healthier lifestyle to empowering individuals to managing their own health. Not already a member? News First steps Accountability, delegation and professional issues
Social Work Careers | British Association of Social Workers Thinking about a career in social work? Read our FAQ to find out more. What is social work? Social work is a profession that is centred around people - from babies through to older people. Social workers work with individuals and families to help improve outcomes in their lives. Employment Social workers work in a variety of organisations. Registered as a social worker To be a practicing social worker, social workers must be registered. Each of the four UK countries has a different regulator. Social workers work with a variety of people including: Social workers usually have a ‘caseload’ – a number of cases of individuals/families who they work with at any one time. Post-graduates who have obtained a 2:1 or above in previous studies can apply for a fast-track route into social work whereby you train on the job. Why become a social worker? Many people go into social work because they want to ‘make a difference’. School or college students Qualifications Social work degree Part-time studying Wales