Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
FDA Health and Social Care
This learning programme combines topics in Health and Social Care (H&SC) and Mental Health and is aimed at meeting the skills required by the growing Health and Social Care market.
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Level 5
Attendance - Both Full-time and Part-time
Duration - 2 years full-time
4 years part-time
Start Date - September 2024
Where - Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
This course has 100 hours of work placement to apply your skills and knowledge in an area of practice that interests you, providing a firm basis for your future career and underpinning the learning process. You will explore and recognise different experiences that clients have when accessing care and support. You will develop an understanding of partnership working to allow you to embed personal values and attributes to client-centred care.
You will also be introduced to anatomy and physiology and psychology of health and identify a range of common disorders, signs and symptoms (pathology) of these. Modules in the second year allow you to understand leadership and management within Health and Social Care settings, further placements will take place and you will continue to develop your own personal values and practices.
You will focus on your personal and professional development throughout the course and will integrate your skills and knowledge in academic and work-based settings. You will learn how to present information effectively and demonstrate independent and group working skills.
In Year One you will study the following modules: Care from a Client’s Perspective, Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Health, Study and Lifelong Learning Skills, Communication and Collaboration and Foundations for Practice. In Year Two, you will study: Management of Mental Health across the Lifespan, Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation Practice and Supporting Professional Practice.
This course has 100 hours of work placement to apply your skills and knowledge in an area of practice that interests you, providing a firm basis for your future career and underpinning the learning process. You will explore and recognise different experiences that clients have when accessing care and support. You will develop an understanding of partnership working to allow you to embed personal values and attributes to client-centred care.
You will focus on your personal and professional development throughout the course and will integrate your skills and knowledge in academic and work-based settings. You will learn how to present information effectively and demonstrate independent and group working skills.
You will also be introduced to anatomy and physiology and psychology of health and identify a range of common disorders, signs and symptoms (pathology) of these. Modules in the second year allow you to understand leadership and management within Health and Social Care settings, further placements will take place and you will continue to develop your own personal values and practices.
In Year One you will study the following modules: Care from a Client’s Perspective, Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Psychology of Health, Study and Lifelong Learning Skills, Communication and Collaboration and Foundations for Practice. In Year Two, you will study: Management of Mental Health across the Lifespan, Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation Practice and Supporting Professional Practice.
This is for you if you are:
Flexible and adaptable
Able to work independently
A keen collaborator
Interested in a specturm of art disciplines
Interested in art as a business
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64 UCAS points
BTEC Extended Diploma MPP
BTEC Diploma MM
T Level: Pass
GCSE English at grade 4/C or above and preferably maths at grade 4/C or above
A satisfactory enhanced DBS is required for this course
Mature students without the traditional qualifications who can show evidence of sufficient and appropriate work-related experience will also be considered.
APEL opportunities are available for those with additional qualifications that can evidence learning outcomes for existing modules.
You can progress into employment or continue your studies onto a ‘Top-Up’ degree at Level 6 in Health and Social Care, e.g. BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care, or BA (Hons) Applied Community & Social Care Studies.
The cost of this course is £6950 and students are able to apply for funding through Student Finance England.
Students will be able to use their skills in Health and Social Care to seek employment within NHS trusts, private hospitals, children’s services, social services, family centres, and children’s homes.
Teaching and learning strategies include formal lectures, seminars, group activities, project work and private independent study. Work-based learning is integral to the course aims, enabling the use and evaluation of skills and knowledge in practice.
FDA Health and Social Care
Why work in the Health, Social & Child Care Industry?
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