Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care) HNC

The Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice is a unit-based programme that provides the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for a successful career in the health and/or social care sector. This could include healthcare support and assistant roles in a range of settings, planning and assessment roles or roles in health promotion or public health. <br/><br/>As part of this programme, students are required to apply knowledge through a voluntary healthcare work placement or their current employment in a healthcare setting. <br/><br/>On successful completion of the HNC Healthcare Practice, students can progress to the Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice at Level 5. Alternatively, they may apply for degrees in Nursing, Social Work and Allied Health Care Practice, or use the HNC to progress their careers.