Course summary
Both Cert HE and Dip HE Healthcare Practice have been designed to enable individuals who aspire to work in a healthcare-related profession, to complete a recognised formal qualification at level four (CertHE) or level five (DipHE). The programme has a strong focus on person-centred, compassionate care and the development of knowledge, skills and competencies needed to underpin effective practice in a variety of healthcare settings. You will gain an insight into key aspects of healthcare practice including integrated working, evidence-based practice and professional development, while also exploring fundamental biological, social and psychological concepts and theories. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from the industry experience of the qualified nurses and allied health professionals who teach on the programme. The combination of their professional insights and academic rigour ensures that your learning is always practice-driven and research informed. Successful completion of the Certificate of Higher Education/Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice, will enable you to pursue a career in a health-related profession; apply for further professional training programmes such as pre-registration nursing, midwifery, allied healthcare, paramedic science or progress onto further study in one of our degree programmes (BSc Health & Social Care, BSc Health and Care of Children and Young People, BSc Health and Care Management).
Modules
Year One - Level 4 (CertHE & DipHE) • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits; compulsory) • Living Well: A Life-course Approach to Health and Wellbeing (20 credits; compulsory) • Personal, Academic and Professional Development (20 credits; compulsory) • Practising Healthcare in Wales: Language and Culture (20 credits; compulsory) • Professional Practice: A Person-centred Approach (20 credits; compulsory) • Understanding Health and Social Care (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two - Level 5 (DipHE) • Advanced Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits; compulsory) • Contemporary Issues in Mental Health (20 credits; compulsory) • Management and Leadership in the Healthcare Setting (20 credits; compulsory) • Practising Healthcare in Wales: People and Policy (20 credits; compulsory) • Promoting Health and Well-being (20 credits; compulsory) • Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice (20 credits; compulsory).
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP