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Health and social care
Where could it take you?
Future jobs include:
> Health service supervisor or manager
> Care manager
> Nursing associate
> Nurse practitioner
> Community support worker
> Social work practice
Health and Social Care courses are in partnership with Teesside University
Health and Social Care
Course Type: Cert HE
Length: 1 year, full-time
Entry Requirements:
> Be 18 years old or over by 31 December in the first year of study
> Have a level 3 health and social care qualification
> Supported with GCSEs grade C (4) or above, or equivalent
> Functional or Key Skills level 2 maths and English, if not included in the above GCSE qualifications
> Have some experience working in the sector (desirable but experience will be gained through placement)
> Have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check)
> Attend an interview Location:
This full-time programme is delivered over three days a week (including one day placement). It is the first year of a Foundation degree for Health and Social Care practitioners. You will be at least 18 and have a relevant level 3 qualification and ideally have some experience of working in the care sector (voluntary or employment).
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Level 4 modules:
> Introduction to Study Skills in Health and Social Care
> Introduction to Medicines Management
> Reflective Practice in Health and Social Care
> Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
> Psychosocial Context of Care
> Contemporary Care Practice
> Carry out 100 placement hours in a healthcare or social care setting. Students are responsible for arranging their own placements
HOW AM I ASSESSED?
The programme is assessed through course work which includes essays, reports, case studies, presentations, and research reports.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Once you have completed your studies you can progress on to a range of health and social care programmes determined by your own area of interest – this could include progression onto level 5 (second year of programme) or into university or employment.
