Course summary
The level 4 units in the first year of the HTQ will provide students with a broad introduction to the support professions found in the healthcare sector. This would typically cover: • Law Policy and Ethical Practice L4 • Anatomy and Physiology L4 • Supporting the Individual through Integrated Health and Social Care L4 • Principles of Health Education L4Professional Practice L4 • Evidence-Based Practice L4 • Professional Practice L4 • Effective Healthcare Practice L4 Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge, tied to practical skills gained in evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study, and workplace learning and experience. Our Level 5 (year 2) units are designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas in healthcare and students will concentrate on nursing as a particular aspect of healthcare practice. Students will need to have access to relevant, suitable, and appropriate workplaces/placements before embarking on the unit of nursing. The Level 5 units are: • Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research L5 • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice L5 • Planning Care in Practice L5 • Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions L5 • Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others L5 • End of Life Care Planning and Support L5 • Nursing – Principles and Fundamentals of Practice L5 By the end of level 5, students will have a solid understanding of nursing principles and their application in the healthcare sector. They will be able to evaluate and apply different problem-solving approaches and demonstrate effective performance in nursing. They will also possess the necessary qualities for employment in roles requiring personal responsibility and decision-making.
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Modules
In year 1 you will study: • Law Policy and Ethical Practice • Anatomy and Physiology • Supporting the Individual through Integrated Health and Social Care • Principles of Health Education L4Professional Practice • Evidence-Based Practice • Professional Practice • Effective Healthcare Practice In year 2 you will study: • Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice • Planning Care in Practice • Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions • Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others • End of Life Care Planning and Support • Nursing – Principles and Fundamentals of Practice By the end of this course, you will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the application of law and policy in a health and social care practice setting. Examine the health, care, and support services available to an individual requiring multidisciplinary care. Develop a quality improvement plan embedding co-production principles. Design a local health education initiative for potential implementation using a theoretical model of health education. Assess the implications of the use of mathematical methods and scientific rationales for healthcare practice. Explain the interrelationship of body systems in good and ill health from a physiological perspective. Develop a participatory action research proposal to explore a specific aspect of service delivery in health and social care. Review the benefits of planning person-centered care in the workplace. Support the needs of individuals with long-term health conditions in a healthcare setting. Explore how mentorship and coaching practices empower individuals and benefit self, service users, and organizations. Examine how cultural, religious, and social factors influence end-of-life care planning and support. Assess the impact of significant life events on individuals and their social networks. On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions' Support for England [EDEXCEL]
Assessment method
You will be assessed by assignments, work-related projects, demonstration of professional competence in work-based situations, and practical activities that apply the knowledge you have gained. There are no written exams. When not attending timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This will typically involve reading articles and books, working on individual projects, undertaking preparation of coursework assignments and presentations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, the library and canvas, the online virtual learning platform.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Nursing, Royal College of
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:
- NHP5
- Institution code:
- M91
- Campus name:
- North Kensington Centre for Skills
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*
We welcome applications from anyone with relevant work and experience and capable of reaching the standards required by the qualification. All students are expected to have a good standard of computer literacy. Applicants will be invited for interview to discuss their work and experience in more detail. Students who have recently been in education are likely to need one of the following: ● A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Maths and English ● Other related Level 3 qualifications ● An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution ● Relevant work experience ● An international equivalent to the above qualifications. Our Recognition of Prior Learning policy means that students’ previous learning and experience can be taken into account, and they may be awarded certain qualifications or units of a qualification based on that learning or experience.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Students applying for this course will need a certain level of English language skills. This course is taught and assessed completely in English. Before accepting students onto the programme, we will ensure that those who are non-native English speakers and who have not had their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate ability equivalent to the standard of : ● Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 ● PTE Academic 51, or ● IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5).
English language requirements
Students applying for this course will need a certain level of English language skills. This course is taught and assessed completely in English. Before accepting students onto the programme, we will ensure that those who are non-native English speakers and who have not had their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate ability equivalent to the standard of : ● Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 ● PTE Academic 51, or ● IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5).
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6165 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6165 | 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
Sponsorship information
Students may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the cost of tuition fees for their course, depending on their circumstances. Students may also be eligible for a Higher Education Maintenance Loan to cover living costs whilst they study. You can find out more information by visiting Advanced Learner Loan: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Student finance for undergraduates: New full-time students - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Provider information
North Kensington Centre for Skills
Wornington Road
London
W10 5QQ