Higher National Diploma in Health & Social Care
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Different dates available
This programme will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required for employment in Health Social Care and associated professions. The course promotes understanding of the value base required for professional practice and in doing so will prepare you for the demands and responsibilities of qualified practice in areas of health and social care. The advanced level of study will build upon your previous qualifications and experience to provide a basis for progression to further professional training, study or employment.
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Subjects
- Health and Social Care
- IT
Course programme
Year 1:
• Communicating in Health and Social Care Organisations
• Principles of Health and Social Care Practice
• Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace
• Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
• Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
• Physiological Principles for Health and Social Care
• Psychology for Health and Social Care
• Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
Year 2:
• Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
• Research Project
• Understanding Specific Needs in Health and Social Care
• Developing Counselling Skills for Health and Social Care
• Supporting Independent Living
• Health Promotion
Plus two additional units - different pathways may be available subject to student numbers. This would give the student the opportunity to direct their learning towards either a health care or a social care pathway:
Health care modules: Neurophysiology and Homeostatic Control of the Human Body AND Physical Activity, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Social care modules:Community Development Work AND Supporting Significant Life Events
Higher National Diploma in Health & Social Care