City of Sunderland College
UCAS Code: HSC1 | Foundation Degree - FD
About this course
This programme aims to empower students with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required within the health and social care sector to be an effective practitioner within the field and develop the academic skills to engage in further study.
Modules
Year 1
• Anatomy and Physiology to Support Practice (15 credits)
• Investigating Health and Conditions
• Throughout the Life Course (15 credits)
• Exploring the Political and Societal Landscape in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
• Preparing For Practice in Health and Social Care (25 credits)
• Public Health and Health Promotion for Health and Social Care Practitioners (15 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Mental Health (15 credits)
Year 2
• Engaging with Vulnerable Groups (15 credits)
• Navigating Digital Technologies in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
• Care Planning and individualised Needs Assessment (15 credits)
• Introduction to Research (25 credits)
• Developing Practice in Health and Social Care (25 credits)
• Death, Dying and Bereavement (25 credits)
Assessment methods
The teaching and assessment on this programme has a focus on being up-to-date and relevant to professional practice today. This programme has been developed by diverse and internationally trained team, which is reflected in the teaching provided. Both programmes have significant focus on students acquiring learning through clinical practice and therefore ensures that theoretical knowledge can be applied to current professional practice. Teaching and learning approaches reflect programme competencies and are varied to promote inclusivity and individualised learning and incorporate a range of methods including lectures, discussion and debate, the use of case study work and group work. Assessment incorporates a variety of methods including group and individual presentations, reports, multiple choice questionnaires, essays, assignments, critical reflection and work-based learning portfolios.
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