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Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

Barnsley College Higher Education

UCAS Code: L5T8 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


UCAS Tariff

48

48 UCAS Tariff points from one of the following ; A levels , BTEC Nationals or CACHE qualifications. We accept AS levels. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course Other level 3 qualifications will be considered with related work experience.

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Health and welfare

This flexible foundation degree is a work based learning award combining health and social care education with either existing employment or work placements to develop skills for a wide range of roles across health, social or community care sectors.
The course is an award of Sheffield Hallam University and has two routes.
For those already employed in assistant or support worker roles in health, social or community care the course allows you to complete both the Higher Apprenticeship in Health (Assistant Practitioner) and the Foundation Degree. The course provides you with your continuing personal and professional development and, depending on your employer, would allow you to undertake a Band 4 Associate/Assistant role.
If you are not in employment the course will provide you with a placement in a suitable role, which will allow you to develop the necessary skills and competencies alongside your academic studies to complete the Foundation Degree.

Modules

Year 1: • Work Based Learning • Reflective & personal development skills • Essential sciences for person centred care (40 credits)• Holistic assessment • Delivery and implementation of health and social care interventions • Year 2: • Work based learning • Promoting health, wellbeing and independence (40 credits)• Using and evaluating evidence to inform practice • Leadership and management. Note - all modules are worth 20 credits unless specified.

Tuition fees

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England
£5,995
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,995
per year
Scotland
£5,995
per year
Wales
£5,995
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Department:

Health and Social Care

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