South Thames College Group (inc Carshalton, South Thames and Kingston College)
UCAS Code: KC48 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
BTEC Level 3 in Health & Social Care, grade MP or above, or two A levels in the Sciences at grade 4 or above. GCSEs at grade A*-C/9-4 including English Language and Mathematics.
About this course
Learners will study a total of 7 modules, 5 mandatory and 2 optional/specialist:
Mandatory Units:
Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health & Social Care
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health & Social Care Practice
Supporting the Individual Journey Through Integrated Health & Social Care
Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice (Pearson Set Project)
Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health & Social Care Services
Optional Units (only 1 can be selected from the specialist units):
Addressing Health Inequalities (Specialist Unit)
Effective Healthcare Practice using Maths (Specialist Unit)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Health & Ill-Health (Specialist Unit)
Health Education in Action
Supporting Dementia Care
Changing Perspectives in Public Health
Supporting Independent Living
Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs
Sociological & Psychological Perspectives on Health
Healthcare Technology in Practice
Supporting Adults in Residential Care
Learners may progress to the L5 HND course or top up BSc/BA courses in areas such as Management Studies (Health & Social Care), Health & Social Care, Adult Nursing, Public Health and Health Promotion.
Modules
Learners will study a total of 7 modules, 5 mandatory and 2 optional/specialist:
Mandatory Units:
Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health & Social Care
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health & Social Care Practice
Supporting the Individual Journey Through Integrated Health & Social Care
Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice (Pearson Set Project)
Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health & Social Care Services
Optional Units (only 1 can be selected from the specialist units):
Addressing Health Inequalities (Specialist Unit)
Effective Healthcare Practice using Maths (Specialist Unit)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology for Health & Ill-Health (Specialist Unit)
Health Education in Action
Supporting Dementia Care
Changing Perspectives in Public Health
Supporting Independent Living
Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs
Sociological & Psychological Perspectives on Health
Healthcare Technology in Practice
Supporting Adults in Residential Care
Assessment methods
There is a requirement of a work placement of 225 hours in a Health & Social Care setting and a Professional Learning & Development portfolio including reflective accounts must be completed.
There are no exams for this course.
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Kingston College
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