Course summary
This practice-based Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is aimed at those working in a health or social-care setting who want to move into a more specialist role (minimum two years’ experience). You learn to assess an individual’s complex needs arising from disability, accident or illness, and develop a package of care that meets those needs. You work with a multi-professional team that includes nurses, doctors and social workers, acting as an expert guide to the regulations that apply to continuing healthcare. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement
- This Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, and meets the occupational standards needed to work in the health and care sector.
- Fully immersive simulation suites with environments to prepare students for different scenarios in a supportive environment.
- High-quality teaching spaces; informal learning spaces; and lecture theatres.
- The course has been designed and delivered in partnership with local health and social-care employers, who have shaped the curriculum to be practice-led and based on the NHS constitution.
- Develop essential skills to offer support, care and advice when acting as the first point of contact for your clients, their carers and family.
- It covers theory and practice in both real and simulated environments, ensuring you qualify with the competence and confidence to hit the ground running.
- Our external partners and practice experts contribute to course delivery, providing support, additional specialist knowledge and experience.
- Learn a range of transferable skills including problem-solving; decision-making; having professional conversations; and presenting arguments.
- On successful completion of the course, you can progress to a top-up course in a related subject, leading to a full degree and registration with the regulatory
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Assessment method
The assessment methods include examinations, practical skills tests, practical reports, in-class tests, critical essays, presentations and practice log book activities.
How to apply
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:
- B810
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 48 points
In addition applicants must have GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent) in maths and English
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
Other
Applicants need to be currently working in a health or social care setting or have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU