Professional Practice in Health and Social Care

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.

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.

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.

Modules Covered:

Year 1

* Reflective and Personal Development Skills

* Work-based Learning Academic Practice 1

* Essential Sciences for Person Centred Care

* Integrated Holistic Assessment and Delivery of Health and Social Care Interventions

* Foundations of Effective Collaborative Practice

Year 2

* Work-based Learning Academic Practice 2

* Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Independence

* Using and Evaluating Evidence to Inform Practice

* Leadership and Management

Progression: