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Healthcare Professions' Support for England

Wiltshire College and University Centre

UCAS Code: HP01 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

48

At least 4 GCSEs at grade C (4) or above including English and Maths (or equivalent level 2 qualifications) plus one or more of the following: - 48 UCAS Tariff Points from an appropriate level 3 vocational programme (e.g. BTEC National Diploma). - A Level 3 Extended Diploma or GCE AS / A Level or a 6 unit Vocational A Level. - Success in an Access to Higher Education Diploma. - Formally assessed outcomes acquired through recognised prior learning or experience. Applications from mature candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis. Where English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent qualification will normally be required. Applicants without the qualifications specified will be considered based on their ability to study the subject at the required level.

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Health studies

Health and social care

Health and welfare

This Higher National Diploma (HND) programme is delivered through 8 industry relevant units, and placement/work practice. This course will offer you the chance to gain up to date subject knowledge and higher technical practical skills.

This qualification is widely recognised by industry and higher education meaning it can provide clear progression to employment or for further study through to Level 5 and then a full degree at Level 6.

There is now a greater emphasis on employer engagement and work readiness. This National qualification in Healthcare Profession’s Support for England has been designed to reflect the increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways and is mapped to the Assistant Practioner in Health apprenticeship standard. Therefore, this programme is recognised as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).

Modules

The programme includes the core mandatory modules listed below for the 1st year.

1: Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
2: Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
3: Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
4: Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
5: Principles of Health Education
6: Effective Healthcare Practice Using Maths
7: Applied Anatomy and Physiology

The programme includes the core mandatory modules listed below for the 2nd year:

8: Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research
9: Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
10: Planning Care in Practice
11: Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long term Health Conditions
12: Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others
13: End of Life Care Planning and Support

Including one other optional unit to be confirmed upon student consultation.

Please note:
Modules and course content are subject to change.

The Uni


Course locations:

Trowbridge

Salisbury

Department:

Health and Social Care

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