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Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

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UCAS Code: LL54 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

Entry requirements


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48

48 UCAS points from one of the following: Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course A Levels, AS Levels, CACHE qualifications, BTEC Diplomas, T Levels and other Level 3 qualifications will be considered with related work experience Plus Normally GCSE English Language or English Literature and mathematics at grade C or above or equivalents (please see below) GCSE English and mathematics equivalents Level 2 Adult Numeracy /Literacy Level 2 Key Skills /Application of Number Equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk Personal qualities You must be able to demonstrate your potential to be caring and compassionate and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with service users and carer.

About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

This is a specialist Foundation Degree designed for adults wanting to progress towards a professional degree within the health and social care sector. It has been designed in response to the rapidly changing workforce demands and policy initiatives aimed at modernising services and improving quality, productivity and efficiency. It covers both the academic and work-based competencies that are relevant to a multitude of roles within health and social care settings.

After completion a successful internal progression interview with Sheffield Hallam University and completion of additional work, the course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to access specific professional degree programmes (with advanced entry to Year 2), of programmes such as:

Nursing (Adult) – Year 2
Allied Health Professions (Various) – Year 2
Social Work – Year 2
In addition, you could progress onto Year 3 and complete a top-up year here at Doncaster University Campus, to achieve a BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care.

In addition, this programme will help you obtain the higher-level knowledge, skills and behaviours to enhance your professional development and gain employment in the wider sector:
Care Worker
Senior Carer
Care Home Manager
Healthcare Assistant
Community Support and Outreach Worker

This foundation degree is awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.

Modules

Year 1:
Work Based Learning 1: Academic and Practice;
Reflective and Personal Development Skills;
Essential Sciences for Person-centred Care;
Integrated Holistic Assessment and Delivery of Health and Social Care Interventions.

Year 2:
Work Based Learning 2: Academic and Practice;
Using and Evaluating Evidence to Inform Practice;
Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Independence;
Leadership and Management.


The evidence for the work-based learning modules in Year 1 and 2 will be sought from a suitable health, social or community role, from either existing employment or a work placement. Students are required to evidence 200 placement hours per year to pass the programme.

Assessment methods

The course is assessed through essays, presentations, interviews and practice assessment. Assessment methods are subject to change dependent on the validating partner.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£7,940
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,940
per year
Scotland
£7,940
per year
Wales
£7,940
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Campus Doncaster

Department:

Health and Wellbeing

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