The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector.Units
Mandatory:
1. An introduction to Health and Social Care
2. Communication for Health and Social Care
3. Promoting Health in the Population
4. Person-Centered Care
Optional:
1. Understanding Diabetes Care
2. Understanding Stroke Care
3. Understanding Dementia Care
Learning outcomes
โข The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding.
โข The ability to think independently and solve problems.
โข Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems.
โข Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research.
โข Appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
โข An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision.
โข Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject in a mature way.
โข Ability to engage in debate and dialogue with both specialists and non-specialists.
โข To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
โข To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.
Eligibility & entry requirements
โข Students should have completed O/L, A/L, or an equivalent qualification.
โข Students with a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification can also apply.
โข Students with work experience in healthcare, caregiving, elderly care, childcare, or social care will have an advantage.
โข Students from other study backgrounds who want to start a career in Health and Social Care can also apply.
โข Students should have an interest in helping people and building a career in the care sector.
