HCAs, APs and TNAs
Use this guide to find information resources related to healthcare assistants, healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners and trainee nursing associates including books, reports and journal articles.
Key Resources
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First Steps is the RCN’s most popular free e-learning tool for health care assistants. It’s a perfect resource to dip in and out of, whether you’re new to the post or looking to refresh your knowledge and skills.
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Books
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![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Developing-academic-skills-for-nursing-associates.jpg?h=200&w=140&la=en&hash=266E2F2F988BB59FE154AB79CA119551)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Understanding-Person-Centred-Care-for-Nursing-Associates.jpg?h=202&w=140&la=en&hash=885CECAA622EF7A93114A3748957EAFF)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Ndungu-How-to-do-a-good-job.jpg?h=182&w=140&la=en&hash=2354DDDFD503BFA312ACC8A63166EFB4)
![Book cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Peate-nursing-associate-at-a-glance.jpg?h=179&w=140&la=en&hash=1891A72F1BF970D1A7E3C2E03B96A111)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/the-nursing-associates-handbook-of-clinical-skills.jpg?h=186&w=140&la=en&hash=9201C1857BAB1C19E9B1DCF595B39FD5)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Peate-Learning-to-care.jpg?h=200&w=140&la=en&hash=6FA3135078E8D8B4D7ECA7460E7A7727)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Peate-Fundamentals-of-care.jpg?h=182&w=140&la=en&hash=35BF8D26D561C02EB560CE6A3D5C06B7)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Rawles-Essential-knowledge.jpg?h=182&w=140&la=en&hash=F1815DC58D65654CF28EE4EF91B590A9)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Medicines-management.jpg?h=186&w=140&la=en&hash=F8FD7FEEE1BDC8F256B68E4770D67496)
![Book cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Rowe-health-promotion-for-nursing-associates.jpg?h=202&w=140&la=en&hash=F480F701F627DBAFD440A6B9DD95C26A)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Rowe-The-handbook.jpg?h=167&w=140&la=en&hash=FDDA18D52913C3409FE4DAE57E235198)
![Book Cover](https://www.rcn.org.uk/library/-/media/Royal-College-Of-Nursing/Images/Books-140x200/HCAs-APs-and-TNAs/Whelan-Clinical-skills.jpg?h=201&w=140&la=en&hash=3D4D47C8A9F389D6238ECB160F4D1FA1)
Book subject searches
Journal articles
Journals
- British Journal of Healthcare Assistants
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For healthcare support workers across the UK:
RCN Health+Care
Exhibitions
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This exhibiion uncovers the long history of nursing support workers and celebrates the contribution that they continue to make today – in hospital wards, care homes, clinics and communities.
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Videos
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Upcoming events relating to this subject guide
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08 Aug 2024
Online
Introduction to Leadership webinar
This webinar aims to raise awareness of leadership in healthcare. Understand the benefits of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership. To explore the concept of resilience and its relevance in leadership. Highlight skills to improve wellbeing to make a difference in the workplace and have fun learning! This is valuable for both the independent health and social care sector and the NHS. This event is organised by RCN Wales, but you do not need to be based in Wales to join us!
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12 Aug 2024 Cardiff
RCN Wales Leadership Masterclass
RCN Wales invites you to join us for a leadership masterclass, where we invite a special guest speaker to share their career and leadership journey, with an opportunity for a Q&A regarding leadership development. The evening also includes a hot-fork buffet dinner and opportunity for networking with fellow guests. This free event is open to all those working in a nursing role in Wales, and both RCN members and non-members are welcome to attend.
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27 Nov 2024 Cardiff
RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference
Connecting, collaborating and celebrating success together. Join us for the RCN Wales Health Care Support Worker Conference 2024. This event will include an informative and energising programme to update your knowledge and celebrate your Health Care Support Worker role.
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23 Jan 2025
Online
Introduction to Leadership webinar
This webinar aims to raise awareness of leadership in healthcare. Understand the benefits of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership. To explore the concept of resilience and its relevance in leadership. Highlight skills to improve wellbeing to make a difference in the workplace and have fun learning! This is valuable for both the independent health and social care sector and the NHS. This event is organised by RCN Wales, but you do not need to be based in Wales to join us!
Page last updated - 22/06/2024