Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)

Delivered with a flexible model such as afternoon and evening classes enabling students to work whilst they study while still being able to apply for a full-time student loan through student finance.

Entry requirements/criteria: You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from either a level 3 course such as A/AS level or an Extended Diploma or equivalent qualification such as an NVQ level 3 or relevant industry experience. You will require good written skills and ability to manage assignments and work placement. It would be advantageous to have a passion for working in a Health /social care setting or related work and willingness to want to develop practice.

Students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, will need to demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or PTE 51 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.

Core Units - Year 1

• Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
• Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
• Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
• Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
• Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services
• Plus 2 optional units selected from specialist and optional units.

Information about the composition of the programme: At Level 4, students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the healthcare sector. At Level 5, students will develop a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learnt to apply those principles more widely. They will have learnt to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making. The 'Integrated Health and Social Care' pathway allows students to complete a Level 5 Higher National Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. This offers additional flexibility to providers and students and supports progression into a range of health and social care-related degrees.

Methods of assessment of the programme: A range of real or simulated assessment activities are used, for example, group work where appropriate, to encourage development of collaborative and interpersonal skills or a solution focused case study to provide the opportunity to develop cognitive skills. There is a requirement for 450 hours' work placement or experience in health and/or social care settings over the two-year period of the qualification. A workplace supervisor college tutor will complete assessments in the workplace.

The award obtained upon successful completion of the programme: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)

The award obtained upon successful completion of the programme: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice for England (Integrated Health and Social Care)

Location of study: Bexhill College, Penland Road

Length of programme: 2 years

Programme regulation: Pearson

Programme accreditation: Pearson

Total course costs: £5,300 per year