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| Healthcare assistant | Nursing Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. starting salary | £25,000 | £26,000–£30,000 |
| Degree requirement | Not usually required | Not usually required |
| Typical route | GCSE, T Levels, Apprenticeship, Other routes | GCSE, Apprenticeship |
| Work environment | Healthcare | Healthcare |
| People interaction | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-on work | Yes | Yes |
| Research | Less so | Less so |
| Career progression | With training you could become an assistant practitioner in areas such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography or podiatry. You could also apply to train as a nurse, radiographer, dietitian or midwife. | Many nursing associates go on to train as registered nurses through a shortened apprenticeship or degree, then specialise. |
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