Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (EQF/MQF Level 5)

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Course description

About:

This qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Learners studying this Diploma will be expected to develop the following skills during the programme of study:

• Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically
• The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
• Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
• Recognise the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
• An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
• Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
• Transferable skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing needs
• Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment
• To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Target Group:

What you will study

You will study modules such as:

• Academic Study Skills – 20 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 10 ECTS) – 250 Total Learning Hours

The aim of this unit is to enable you to develop the necessary skills and understanding to study effectively within higher education. This will enable learners to acquire the necessary reflective and critical thinking skills required to achieve individual learning potential.

• Communication for Health and Social Care – 20 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 10 ECTS) – 250 Total Learning Hours

The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s awareness of different forms of communication used in health and social care settings and its importance for effective service delivery.

• An Introduction to Healthcare Policy – 20 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 10 ECTS) – 250 Total Learning Hours

The aim of this unit is to develop your awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy. Evaluation of healthcare policy will allow learners to examine what are the key contemporary issues for those making policy, providers and those receiving support.

• Reflective Practice – 20 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 10 ECTS) – 250 Total Learning Hours

This unit is designed to introduce the learner to reflective practice in all its forms. Reflections on practice and in practice are important concepts in health and social care and feed into the idea of self -development linking theory to practice.

• Managing People in Health and Social Care – 20 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 10 ECTS) – 250 Total Learning Hours

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace.

In this unit learners will investigate the processes involved in the management of individuals in the health and social care workplace and how to facilitate change in the organisation.

• Sociology: Concepts in Health and Ill Health – 20 UK CREDITS (equivalent to 10 ECTS) – 250 Total Learning Hours

The aim of this unit is for learners to gain an understanding of sociological concepts of health and ill health and their application to care practice in health and social care. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of the nature of contemporary society and its influences on the perception
of health and ill health.

Learners will explore how society is structured in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, social class, family and households and its impact on health and wellbeing.

How you will learn

Extensive course material is provided and you shall also be given access to our fully-fledged online library.  For each module completed, an online self-assessment test is automatically available to you so that you gauge your preparedness to start the assignment for that particular module.  The assignment is sent to you by Domain Academy’s Academic Office.  Once you complete the assignment you submit it online to Domain Academy’s Academic Office.  Once corrected, the result shall be sent to you. At the end of each module and after completing the self-assessment test, you shall be automatically provided with a certificate of completion for that particular module.  However, this certificate does not count for ECTS credits. It is the assignment which is considered as the official mode of assessment for that particular module and therefore counts towards ECTS credits.  Once the whole programme is completed, you shall be awarded an official certificate by Qualifi (UK) certifying that you completed this accredited and recognised qualification.

Where you will learn:

This course is delivered fully online during which you can study at any time, from anywhere and at your own pace.  All you need is a computer, laptop, smart phone or tablet device connected to internet.

Assessment

Assessment:

Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification. In general, the assessments will enable learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes across the individual elements of the programme. The range of assessments utilised will normally include: essays, reports, presentations and other structured assignments and examinations.

Assessments are drafted in conjunction with the curriculum development department and tutor concerned. Final version is confirmed by the curriculum development department.

Assessments are moderated by tutor concerned, then also verified by the Internal Verifier.

Entry requirements

The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:

• some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
• some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
• learners seeking further professional development and gain work-related skills and know how.

In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required.