Morley College London
UCAS Code: NHP5 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
A level
Two A-levels are required at level C, at least, in relevant subjects such as Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Students who have recently been in education are likely to need one of the following: ? A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or similar.
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About this course
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.
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 methods
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.
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Students may be eligible for student finance to help with tuition fee for their course, depending on their circumstances. Students may be eligible for a Higher Education Maintenance Loan to cover living costs whilst they study. You can find more information by visiting Student Finance England - Student finance login - GOV.UK and Student finance for undergraduates: Overview - GOV.UK .
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