The Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice is a unit-based programme that provides the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for a successful career in the health and/or social care sector. A range of core and specialist modules are undertaken, and students will develop their time management and organisational skills. Students will complete a programme of 120 units comprising of 7 different modules, five of which are core modules specified by the awarding body with a further two chosen by the institution to complement the study programme. All course tutors are subject specialists with a wide range of extensive experience in these fields of practice. Students gain an understanding of the use of information and communication technology as a tool in health and social care settings. Guest speakers aid understanding and add currency to students’ learning. Students will also present evidence that effectively reflects their abilities as a developing care worker in the field of health or social care.

On the programme, you will study the following mandatory core units: • Innovation and Improvement Through Action Research (Person set project) • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-Centred Practice • Health Psychology • Social Policy in Public Health • Holistic Approaches to Health Promotion. There are also two further optional units to be confirmed. Note: As part of the course students must complete a workplace placement or experience in a health and/or social care setting.

A range of assessment methods are used including academic essays, reports, shorter workbook-based tasks and skills development tasks, including presentations. In addition, a portfolio is used to record your development and progress through workplace activity.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: 4L48

Institution code: L43

Campus Name: The Learning Exchange, Roscoe Street

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

It is expected that all applicants will hold relevant Level 2 maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above. Mature students: The University Centre welcomes applications from mature students who have relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements. Mature students (over 21) without formal qualifications may be accepted subject to satisfactory literacy and numeracy tests, work experience (if applicable) and a strong personal statement. Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants may meet entry requirements through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credits through recognition of prior learning via work and other life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning is either certificated (RPCL) through formal assessment, or Experiential (RPEL) via skills and knowledge developed through work and voluntary activities. Students should refer to the RPL Policy on the University Centre website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk/study-at-the-college/higher-education/he-policies-and-procedures/

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England	6673.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6673.0	Year 1
Scotland	6673.0	Year 1
Wales	6673.0	Year 1

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The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW