Course summary
The Higher National Diploma Top-Up in Healthcare Practice builds on students’ learning on the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice. The course is a unit-based programme that provides the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for a successful career in the health and/or social care sector. A range of core and specialist modules are undertaken, and students will develop their time management and organisational skills. As part of this programme, students are required to apply knowledge through a voluntary healthcare work placement or their current employment in a healthcare setting.
Modules
Modules studied: • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice • Supporting Team and Partnership Working across Health and Social Care Services • Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events Optional units are to be confirmed.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods are used including academic essays, reports, shorter workbook-based tasks and skills development tasks, including presentations. In addition, a portfolio is used to record your development and progress through workplace activity.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 4L48
- Institution code:
- L43
- Campus name:
- The Learning Exchange, Roscoe Street
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HNC (BTEC)
It is expected that all applicants will hold relevant Level 2 maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above. Mature students: The University Centre welcomes applications from mature students who have relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements. Mature students (over 21) without formal qualifications may be accepted subject to satisfactory literacy and numeracy tests, work experience (if applicable) and a strong personal statement. Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants may meet entry requirements through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credits through recognition of prior learning via work and other life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning is either certificated (RPCL) through formal assessment, or Experiential (RPEL) via skills and knowledge developed through work and voluntary activities. Students should refer to the RPL Policy on the University Centre website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk/study-at-the-college/higher-education/he-policies-and-procedures/
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6700 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6700 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6700 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
City of Liverpool College University Centre
The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW
Clearing contact details
Clearing Contact Detail
0151 252 3000
Additional information
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