Healthcare Practice for England

This Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England is a 2 year full-time course designed to provide you with a broad range of knowledge, understanding and skills required to work in a health and/or social care environment. Such roles include healthcare support and assistant roles in a range of settings, planning and assessment roles as well as roles in public health and health promotion. You will gain a valuable insight into the diversity of roles within the healthcare sector and the importance of collaboration and excellent communication at all levels. This course is suitable for those people currently employed in relevant sectors and seeking higher-level qualifications to further develop their career. About the course You'll be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts, values and principles of healthcare practice, and the skills necessary to perform effectively in a variety of settings within the health and social care sector. The course provides the opportunity to develop transferable skills such as effective team working, being adaptable and flexible, whilst developing problem-solving skills. Year One (HNC) Course Modules include: • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health & 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 • Health Education in Action • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Ill-Health As part of the first year, you must complete 225 hours of workplace placement or experience in a health and/or social care setting. Year Two (HND) Course Modules include: • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice • Supporting Team and Partnership Working across Health & Social Care Services • Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events • Care Planning Processes in Healthcare Practice • Recognising and Meeting the Needs of People with Long-term Health Conditions • Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Practice During the second year a further 225 hours of work placement in a health and/or social care setting providing direct care to service users is required. Assessment: Units are assessed via a range of internally set and assessed assignments including reports, presentations, portfolios using a range of research, investigation, problem solving, and portfolio based methods. Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2022-23 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. What Can I Do Next? Upon successful completion, you could go into employment or progress onto a range of relevant health and social-care related university courses, for example: • BA/BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care • BA/BSc (Hons) in Health Studies • BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing • BSc (Hons) in Public Health • BSc (Hons) in Health Promotion

UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Applicants will require a minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points. A valid DBS certificate is required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

IELTS (Academic): 5.5
An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.