Pearson BTEC Level 4 and 4 (HNC and HND) in Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)
Advance to Nursing!*
See "Course Information" below for more details
START DATE September 2023
DURATION HNC - 1 Year
HND - 1 Year
MODE In person, 2 days a week
LEVEL Undergraduate
Course Information
Healthcare Practice
Our course is delivered in partnership with Loughborough College!
The HNC/HND in Healthcare Practice course aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the health care sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
Potential Career Opportunities
Not only does it open up more career opportunities for you and advance your CV, you are also able to progress onto a Nursing course at university!
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Senior Care Assistant (up to £22k annual salary)
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Senior Support Worker
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Integrated Support Worker (up to £25k annual salary)
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Care Navigator/Co-Ordinator (up to £25k annual salary)
The key purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice is to progress and develop students as professional, qualified people who are able to meet the demands of employers in the healthcare sector and familiarise to a continuously varying practices in healthcare sector. This qualification aims to broaden access to higher education and improve career prospects of those individuals who undertake them.
O - ENTRY CRITERIA TEXT
Please note we work on a case-to-case basis for admission. Even if you are not eligible for the Level 4 course, we may offer you a lower level course in care to get you started! (This is subject to availability).
Preferred candidates may have ONE or ALL of:
- A Level 3 (NVQ/BTEC, etc) qualification in Health and Social Care or a similar or related subject
- A Level 1 or Level 2 (NVQ/BTEC, etc) qualification in Health and Social Care
- 2 years or more of work experience in the care sector
- Maths and English Grade C or above, OR Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Maths
Students enrolling for this course must be employed or willing to find 225 hours of voluntary/employed work experience in the health and social care sector whilst on the course.
We welcome applications from students 19+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate; willingness and commitment to studying this subject at university level, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
All classes in the HNC and HND in Healthcare Practice course are only two days a week. Please read further for the potential units you may study in SEPTEMBER 2023. At the bottom of the page you can find a link to the handbook for more information.
Structure of the Healthcare Programme for the Academic Year (Year 1)
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice for England requires at least 225 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts, to be completed.
Unit No |
Level 4 Units (Seven Units, 120 Credit Value) |
Unit |
Unit Credit |
1 |
Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care |
Core Mandatory |
15 |
2 |
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice |
Core Mandatory |
30 |
3 |
Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care |
Core Mandatory |
15 |
4 |
Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set Project) |
Core Mandatory |
15 |
5 |
Health Education in Action |
Specialist Mandatory |
15 |
17 |
Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services |
Specialist Mandatory |
15 |
9 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Ill-Health |
Specialist Mandatory |
15 |
Structure of the Healthcare Programme for the Academic Year (Year 2)
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England requires at least 450 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts, to be completed over the two year period of the qualification.
| Unit No | Level 5 Units (120 Credit Value) | Unit | Unit Credit |
| 18 | Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project) | Core Mandatory | 30 |
| 19 | Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice | Core Mandatory | 15 |
| 20 | Care Planning Processes in Healthcare Practice | Specialist Mandatory | 15 |
| 22 | Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events | Specialist Mandatory | 15 |
| 23 | Managing Quality in Care Environments | Specialist Mandatory | 15 |
| 24 | Health Psychology | Specialist Mandatory | 15 |
| 26 | Supporting Team and Partnership Working Across Health and Social Care Services | Specialist Mandatory | 15 |
Course Information
Healthcare Practice
Our course is delivered in partnership with Loughborough College!
The HNC/HND in Healthcare Practice course aims to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the health care sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.
Potential Career Opportunities
Not only does it open up more career opportunities for you and advance your CV, you are also able to progress onto a Nursing course at university!
-
Senior Care Assistant (up to £22k annual salary)
-
Senior Support Worker
-
Integrated Support Worker (up to £25k annual salary)
-
Care Navigator/Co-Ordinator (up to £25k annual salary)
The key purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice is to progress and develop students as professional, qualified people who are able to meet the demands of employers in the healthcare sector and familiarise to a continuously varying practices in healthcare sector. This qualification aims to broaden access to higher education and improve career prospects of those individuals who undertake them.