Health and Social Care Short Course
The material will cover a range of related topics and concepts for health and social care in the home, community and formal settings. It can cover a range of issues, but primarily it is about giving knowledge necessary for the care of a human through the provision of a healthy and balanced service.
As such it covers health promotion and dissemination of information to the general public. It will explore basic human development, legislative frameworks and protocols, look at how care is accessed and provided in the UK, and examine core approaches to service users.
This course is thoughtfully structured into ten manageable units, each exploring key aspects of the field.
Health and Social Care Short Course Diploma Entry Requirements:
All students must be 16 years of age and above to enter into our Health and Social Care Short Course Diploma (Level 3).
Short Course Diploma courses require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order that students can manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within course content.
Study Hours
200 hours in total. Or 20 hours per week over 10 weeks.
Assessment
Written assessment at the end of each unit of study.
Enrolment
Please note that you can enrol on this course at any time.
Progression
This Health and Social Care Short Course Diploma can be used to gain entry to a Level 4 Diploma or higher.
Course Content
Unit 1: Growth and Development
Explore the intricacies of human growth and development from birth to old age in the first module. Understand the physical and psychological processes, taking into account changing health norms and the impact of genetic inheritance, social factors, and lifestyle. Gain insights into health promotion and well-being, empowering individuals to take control of their development journey.
Unit 2: Care and Communication: Part 1
Enhance your care delivery through effective communication skills. Explore various communication types—verbal, non-verbal, and written reports—relevant in different care settings. Delve into overcoming barriers, confidentiality, listening skills, and empathy. Learn to build positive relationships, manage personal values, and understand their impact on behaviour and approach towards service users.
Unit 3: Care and Communication: Part 2
Explore the dynamics of caregiving across different life stages and demographics. Delve into the nuances of quality care delivery, addressing questions on equality for various groups. Examine the provision of care in the UK, covering rights, legal aspects, laws, responsibilities, and pathways to obtaining appropriate care. Learn how caregivers can ensure a positive experience for all service users.
Unit 4: Focus on Social Issues
Embrace a holistic approach to caregiving by exploring various services, roles, and responsibilities of care practitioners. Examine factors influencing social and health service experiences, including relationships, lifestyle, social class, gender, and demographics. Delve into the implications of an ageing society, mental health, disability, and discrimination in health and social care. Assess the effectiveness of legislative and compliance structures and the accessibility of care provisions.
Unit 5: Focus on Wellbeing
Explore the dynamic state of well-being, encompassing physical and psychological aspects. Learn to measure and assess well-being through factors such as body function, emotional state, age, nutrition, and intelligence. Delve into the physical, psychological, social, and emotional dimensions of well-being, understanding interactions and support-seeking behaviours. Gain insights into activities within care settings that contribute to positive recovery and rehabilitation. Enhance your knowledge of basic physiology and anatomy to make informed decisions in supporting individuals.
Unit 6: Public Health and the UK Care System
Explore the history and reform of the UK’s care and public health system to understand their current interrelation. Investigate the frameworks and diverse service provisions in place to meet the needs of a large population. Introduce concepts of data interpretation, nutritional standards, trend identification, and recommendations for effective public health planning. Delve into the legalities of managing infectious diseases during crises, such as epidemics or pandemics. Explore how holistic and integrated support structures plan for and meet individual needs.
Unit 7: Health Promotion
Government manifestos prioritise education and health, essential rights. Health extends beyond preventing illness to promoting social, physiological, and psychological well-being. This module scrutinises health promotion and well-being concepts, exploring strategy implementation through agencies and approaches. It delves into disseminating health promotion information in care settings and its impact on well-being. Examining past theories, the module guides planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation of health promotion activities, identifying effective practices and areas for development and change.
Unit 8: Health and Disease
Central to health promotion and social care is preventing ill health and caring for the unwell, but the definition of health varies. This module covers fundamental concepts of ill-health, understanding diseases, symptoms, classification, common diagnostic tests, and causes. It explores the diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions relevant to care settings, along with associated responsibilities. Prevention strategies, particularly for notifiable diseases, and their rationale are examined.
Unit 9: Research in Health and Social Care
To formulate policies and strategies grounded in health and social care predictions and trends, understanding research methods and techniques is crucial. This module explores the significance of various research types within the scientific and practice-based elements of the field. It delves into how research is conducted, methods of data collection, and the interpretation of data, influencing future public policies and care provisions. The discussion emphasises the importance of ethical, evidence-based research to elevate standards and ensure informed decision-making in best practices
Unit 10: The Psychology of Health and Social Care
Psychology delves into the intricacies of human thought, behaviour, and emotions. This module emphasises the significance of understanding behavioural change to impact social care, health care situations, and provision. It explores different types of behaviour in care settings, employing psychological approaches to enhance positive outcomes for service users. Discussion includes various psychological theories, emphasising their application in communication, problem-solving, and adapting approaches to user needs for successful outcomes.
Requirements
- All students must be 16 years of age and above to enter into our Health and Social Care Short Course Diploma (Level 3). Short Course Diploma courses require a minimum prior learning to GCSE standard in order that students can manage their studies and the assumed knowledge within course content.