Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

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Overview

This 60 credit Level 3 Diploma Health and Social Care Management Qualification is designed for managers in various types of organisations including hospitals and care homes in both the public and private sector.

Whilst the core competencies were drawn from the British healthcare system it has also been carefully considered that many managers may wish to use these qualifications abroad and so international aspects of healthcare policy and practice have also been included.

It is equivalent in size and level to an A level and an Access to Higher Education qualification.

Progression

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of level 4 qualifications, including our Level 4 Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care or BSc (Hons) Integrative Health and Social Care degree programme.

Equivalences

This qualification at RQF Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.

Qualification structure

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social care consists of 4 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 credits.

  • A Person Centred Approach to Health and Social Care:  To develop an understanding of the importance of a person-centred approach in the health and social care sector and how it is applied in practice in different health and social care settings.
  • Academic and Research Skills for Health and Social Care: To develop academic and research skills and the language skills needed to be able to formally present academic research, both in writing and orally.
  • Communication Skills for Health and Social Care: To develop knowledge and understanding of communication in health and social care organisations and to develop personal communication skills.
  • The Health and Social Care Sector:  To develop an understanding of the structure of the health and social care sector, how legislation and codes of practice impact on provision and the importance of multi-disciplinary working.

Assessment

All assessments via submission of assignments – no exam

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What Will You Learn?

  • The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
  • Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
  • Recognising 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, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
  • To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
  • To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

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