Professional Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level Four – accredited by Middlesex University)

This is a one year full time programme which prepares students for a wide range of careers in the healthcare sector. Both in the UK and overseas there are wide and varied career opportunities both in the field of health care assistants and in professions with a focus on prevention of disease.

The programme introduces students to national and international issues in the healthcare industry as well as developing a knowledge in the human body and the prevention and cure of diseases. Students are assisted in finding work placements in order to gain a practical knowledge of the industry. During the period of work placement, students complete a project, consolidating the knowledge acquired during the programme

Care assistants employed in health care facilities are often the principal caregivers, having far more contact with patients than other members of the staff. They should be healthy, tactful, patient, understanding, dependable, and have a desire to help people. They should also be able to work as part of a team and have good communication skills. Nursing assistants may be employed in hospitals, in private duty, in assisted-living facilities, hospices, home health areas, or nursing homes. Generally there is a considerable shortage of applicants for nursing assistant posts in the UK.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
English Requirements
Academic Requirements

INTAKE DATES
September, January and April

LENGTH OF PROGRAMME
One Academic Year

LEVEL OF PROGRAMME
Level Four

ASSESSMENT
Assessment is based on a combination of examinations, coursework, reports, and project.

COURSE STRUCTURE
Understanding Health and Social Care
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
Information Technology for Health & Social Care
Human Biology
Quality and Safety in Health and Social Care
Aetiology of Disease

Work Based Learning Project

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