Healthcare Professions' Support for England
Entry requirements
A level
Must be in a relevant subject.
A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 and must be in a relevant subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
4 GCSE's at grade 4-9 or A*-C must include English and Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a relevant subject.
T Level
Pass (C and above)
In a relevant subject.
UCAS Tariff
Must be in a relevant subject.
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About this course
The Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions’ in England with HTQ status has been developed in conjunction with the NHS and independent sector employers, and education providers who are currently using HND’s to educate and train their workforce. As a level 5 qualification it meets Health Education England's assistant practitioner framework requirements.
This qualification has been designed for those working as or seeking to become trainee assistant practitioners and, ultimately assistant practitioners in health and social care, and to pursue or advance their career in health care practice or related fields. Once you have studied the level 5 Higher National Diploma, you could develop your careers in health care by entering employment, committing to continuing professional development or going to university.
What are Higher Technical Qualifications: These qualifications have been developed by awarding bodies, who have worked with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge, and skills they need for their chosen career.
Modules
You will study a range of units that will enable you to progress successfully into further study or the world of work. This will also include independent skills, interpersonal skills, clinical practice skill and research and evaluation skills. Some of the units you will study include:
- Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
- Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice,
- Promoting physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing.
- Planning care in practice
- End of Life care planning and support
- Planning care in practice.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through assignment work and practical experience. The assignments will be completed using a variety of methods. Whilst on placement you will complete a Practice Learning, Assessment and Development Portfolio.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary.
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Solihull College & University Centre
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