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Health Care Assistant Progression

Did you know joining as a Health Care Assistant opens a wealth of progression opportunities? There are so many different options to consider, with pathways for becoming Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professions, Midwifery, Mental Health specialisations and more!

Check out the different pathways below…

Registered Nurse Pathway

Pathway from Support Worker to Registered Nurse

This pathway takes approximately four to five years and results in a Registered Nurse career. Using apprenticeships, you can earn while you learn and progress to the next stage.

Registered Allied Health Profession Pathway

Pathway from Support Worker to Registered AHP

This pathway takes approximately four to six years and can lead to a multitude of careers under the AHP banner, including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language, Dieticians and more. View the full array of AHP professions.

Midwife Pathway

Pathway from Support Worker to Midwife

This pathway takes approximately four to six years and results in a registered midwife role.