Professional Practice in Health and Social Care FdSc

**About this Course:**<br/><br/>The Foundation Degree (FdSc) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care is ideal for those looking to build on their existing professional experience or those wishing to embark upon a career within Health and Social Care. This flexible foundation degree is a work based learning award which combines health and social care education with either existing employment or work placements to develop your skills and competencies for a wide range of roles across the health, social or community care sectors.<br/><br/>The Health and Social Care Sector is both vast and fast-paced, and priorities on the healthcare agenda include person-centred care, safeguarding, health promotion and public health.<br/><br/>Career opportunities are extensive and a professional qualification may lead to job roles with greater autonomy and supervisory or management responsibilities. Students will develop both practical and theoretical skills, whilst gaining an in-depth knowledge of today’s topical and most important issues, the course is designed to both inspire and challenge you, through a range of learning experiences. You will learn through practical assignments that focus on the real-world challenges you will face in your career.<br/><br/>**Modules Covered:**<br/><br/>**Year 1** <br/><br/><br/>* Reflective and Personal Development Skills<br/><br/><br/>* Work-based Learning Academic Practice 1<br/><br/><br/>* Essential Sciences for Person Centred Care<br/><br/><br/>* Integrated Holistic Assessment and Delivery of Health and Social Care Interventions<br/><br/><br/>* Foundations of Effective Collaborative Practice <br/><br/><br/>**Year 2** <br/><br/><br/>* Work-based Learning Academic Practice 2<br/><br/><br/>* Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Independence<br/><br/><br/>* Using and Evaluating Evidence to Inform Practice<br/><br/><br/>* Leadership and Management<br/><br/><br/>**Progression:**<br/><br/><br/>- Employment in diagnosis Imaging, Nursing and Midwifery, Mental Health Professions, Occupational Therapy, Social Worker, Physiotherapy and many more. <br/><br/><br/>- Progress to a full University Degree in areas such as BSc/BA (Hons): Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Occupational Therapy and Paramedic Science<br/><br/><br/>Many of the above degrees will allow entry with advanced standing i.e. you would join the second year of the degree.<br/><br/>**Entry Requirements:**<br/><br/><br/>* 48 UCAS Points<br/><br/><br/>* GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalents Level 2 Adult Numeracy/Literacy, Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of number)<br/><br/><br/>* A relevant Level 3 qualification<br/><br/><br/>If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.