HNC/HTQ in Health Care Professionals Support for England
| Mode of study | HE Part-time |
| Duration | Please ring for details |
| Campus | London Road Campus |
| Start date | 16 September 2024 Please note that day of week is just an indication at this stage and could be subject to change |
| Course code | PLR4HHP (2426) |
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This short higher-level programme focusses on:
Principles of Health Education
Health education is a key role of all healthcare practitioners and is aimed at equipping others with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes necessary to promote and maintain health and, ultimately, positively influence health outcomes. In addition, health education is a key focus for the government, underpinned by the significant increase in funding in this area over recent years owing to its significant benefits to health outcomes.
Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
Reflective practice is used throughout the health and social care professions as a means of improving skills, reviewing how situations were managed and identifying areas in need of further development. This promotes the use of best practices and a more professional approach to the users of services. Reflective practice works to ensure that a high-quality service is offered to the users of services, and the effective practitioner identifies areas for development and where they can share good practice.
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Who is it for?
This 8-week part-time course is aimed at those wishing to further their academic qualifications and enhance their career opportunities within the health sector. The HND in Health Professions’ Support has been designed to enable students to undertake a qualification that is completely relevant to the service users they care for, the professions they support and their employers.
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Entry Requirements
All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills, and experience. You should have the desire to further your career in the health care sector and hold an industry-related level 3 qualification, A Levels or equivalent.
Ideally, applicants should also have GCSE maths and English (or equivalent). If the applicant has the necessary experience within professional roles but not the appropriate qualification, then this will be assessed on evidence of work history.
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What does the course involve?
Unit 5: Principles of Health Education - this unit aims to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and skills regarding providing and supporting the provision of health education to improve the health and well-being of individuals accessing healthcare services. It will develop students’ understanding of the factors that impact health and explore the methods used to identify health inequalities at a local level. Students will also enhance their understanding of the relationship between health beliefs and illness, enabling them to assess how health beliefs can influence communication between healthcare practitioners and service users. This unit will also provide an opportunity to discuss ways in which barriers to effective communication can be addressed and overcome.
Unit 24: Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice - this unit provides students with an opportunity to further develop their skills as reflective practitioners. It requires students to bring together classroom and previous real-world knowledge from across their programme, demonstrating their professional development using reflective approaches. Through this unit, students will be supported to take responsibility for their own learning, demonstrate their capacity to continuously learn and grow, reflect on their own practice and encourage others to develop their practice.
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How is the course assessed?
Your work will be continually assessed throughout this flexible and blended programme. Attendance will be required with online support and resources available throughout.
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How much does it cost?
This programme is fully funded by the Department for Education.
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Additional Notes
Tuesdays 5-8.30pm
18.06.24 / 25.06.24 / 02.07.24 / 09.07.24 / 30.07.24 / 06.08.24 / 03.09.24 / 17.09.24 / 24.09.24
Saturdays 10am-4pm
20.07.24 / 01.09/24 / 05.10.24 (optional tutorial)
Final Assessment
Week Beginning 07.10.24
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What do I do next?
Katie Webb
Health & Social Care BTEC (A Level Sociology and Psychology)
Previous school: St Dominic’s School
I have completed two placements at Shortwood Primary School as part of my studies. This has helped me to decide on my future aim of becoming a Primary School Teacher. I enjoy Health & Social Care as it helps me balance out my workload.
Chloe Ann Manley
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Previous school: The Priory School
I’m the regional district cadet of the year for St John Ambulance and what that means is that I have quite a lot of clinical experience, as well as a lot of skills that I’ve acquired through just talking to people. When my tutor found out about my volunteering, she encouraged me to enter the WorldSkills Show to show my transferrable skills and work on my personal development.
Gareth Matthews
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Previous school: William Brookes School
When I was younger I spent a lot of time in hospital and the wonderful staff inspired me to pursue a career as a midwife. The teachers always answer your queries and help you manage your time. Last year I got a distinction for Level 2 and was eager to come back this year. The partnership between SCG and the NHS offers an amazing opportunity. I have started as a Health Care Assistant at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
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