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FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support

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  • Starts September
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Duration Two Years
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Be 18 years old or over by 31 December in the first year of study Have a level 4 Health and Social Care qualification Have some experience working in the sector Have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Attend an interview.
Introduction What will I learn How will I learn What's next Additional Information

Introduction

This full-time programme is delivered over three days (including placement) and is a foundation degree for health and social care practitioners.

What will I learn

Level 4 modules: • Learning to Learn • Developing Effective Care Practice • Maintaining the Safety of Vulnerable People and Staff in Care Settings • The Psychosocial Context of Care • Carry out 150 placement hours in a healthcare or social care setting. Students are responsible for arranging their own placements. Level 5 modules: • Applying Effective Care Practice • Principles of Public Health & Wellbeing • Understanding Evidence-Based Practice • Social Care and Support for Individuals with Specific Needs • Carry out 150 placement hours in a healthcare or social care related setting. Students are responsible for arranging their own placements.

How will I learn

Learning will be classroom based with a variety of lectures, electronic resources, group work, presentations and portfolio requirements.

What's next

You can progress onto a range of health and social care programmes determined by students’ own area of interest. Progression on to the final year of the degree programme (Level 6 Top-Up) or employment within health and social care, particularly management roles or an associate practitioner.

Additional Information

The programme is assessed through course work which includes essays, reports, case studies, research reports, portfolio work and placement based assessment.

You will be taught by our industry experienced tutors, where you will develop your skills and knowledge within the health and social care sector
This higher education course is in partnership with Teesside University
"I have loved my time at college - there's a local community feel and the staff are so friendly. With smaller class sizes, you receive more one to one tutor support, which has helped me massively." - Claire
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