Healthcare Practice

Course Summary

The HND in Healthcare Practice is a two-year programme that offers a flexible choice of subject areas and progression opportunities. The programme aims to prepare and equip students with knowledge, understanding and skills for a range of careers within the health and social care sector. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required required for the sector, and the national recognition by employers can allow progression into employment. Students will also be required to undertake a placement within their current workplace or as a volunteer placement.

Course Details - Modules

Year One: • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health & Social Care • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health & Social Care Practice • Supporting the Individual Journey through the Integrated Health & Social Care Workplace • Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice • Health Education in Action • Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs • Effective Reporting and Record Keeping in Health and Social Care Year Two: • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-Centred Practice • Care Planning Processes in Healthcare Practice • Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events • Supporting Team and Partnership Working across Health and Social Care Services • Holistic Approaches to Health Promotion • Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

A range of teaching and learning methods will be used during the programme that may include: • Lectures • Seminars • Tutorial support groups • Practical classroom based activities • Group and individual presentations • Group projects • Workshops • Independent learning/self-directed study • Work related investigations • Online learning materials • Work based learning It is recognised that learners learn in a variety of ways and the teaching and learning on the programme will take account of these different needs.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: 099L

Institution code: S20

Campus Name: Digbeth Campus - Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

A minimum of 48 UCAS points which may be gained from the following qualifications: • 2 x GCE 'A' Level passes • 1 x GCE 'A' Level pass plus AS Level passes in appropriate subjects • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma • BTEC National Certificate • A Level 3 Diploma or equivalent such as NVQ, GNVQ, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate of Education • A recognised (Kite marked) Access Course • City and Guilds Technical Baccalaureate • Successful completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship • Other relevant international qualifications Please note that learners must have a Disclosure & Barring Service check prior to undertaking professional practice, it is the learners responsibility to ensure this is in place.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands	6165.0	Year 1
England	6165.0	Year 1
Scotland	6165.0	Year 1
Wales	6165.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6165.0	Year 1
EU	6165.0	Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

High Street Deritend
Digbeth
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5SU