University jargon – Glossary of terms
This glossary has some really important bits of information, which...
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Last updated: 24 April 2026
Healthcare language can be very different from what you’re used to in other fields.
This glossary has some really important bits of information which might help you navigate some of the language we use within the School of Health & Social Care at University of Gloucestershire.
This list doesn’t cover everything, but it’s a really good start to getting up to speed. Terms are all listed in alphabetical order.
Academic Assessor
Access Plan
ARC is the name of the software we use to manage all aspects of placement activity. There are several websites that students and staff use – we also have guides to support users of ARC.
British Association of Social Workers
Basic Life Support
Coach in Practice
Disclosure & Barring Service
Elearning for Health
Education Support Grant
Health & Care Professions Council
Independent Learner Review
Learner Progress Review
Learner Support Fund
National Health Service England
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Occupational Health
Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Practice Assessor
Professional Capabilities Framework
Practice Educator
Practice Learning Co-ordinator
Practice Learning Opportunity.
Prevention & Management of Violance & Agression
Practice Supervisor
Professional, Statutory & Regulatory Bodies
Private, Voluntary & Independent
Quality Assurance of Practice Learning
Standards for Student Supervision & Assessment
Social Work England
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