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Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)

City of Liverpool College University Centre

UCAS Code: 4L47 | Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Health and social care

The Higher National Certificate 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. This could include healthcare support and assistant roles in a range of settings, planning and assessment roles or roles in health promotion or public health.

As part of this programme, students are required to apply knowledge through a voluntary healthcare work placement or their current employment in a healthcare setting.

On successful completion of the HNC Healthcare Practice, students can progress to the Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice at Level 5. Alternatively, they may apply for degrees in Nursing, Social Work and Allied Health Care Practice, or use the HNC to progress their careers.

Modules

Modules studied:
• Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
• Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
• Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
• Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
• Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services
• Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Ill-Health

Assessment methods

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 students' development and progress through workplace activity.

Tuition fees

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England
£6,700
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,700
per year
Scotland
£6,700
per year
Wales
£6,700
per year

The Uni


Course location:

The Learning Exchange, Roscoe Street

Department:

Health and Social Care

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