Course Code: CI061HS (Yr1) CI062 (Yr2)
Award Title: BTEC/Edexcel Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care
Edexcel Code: BH034919
Duration: 2 Years
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Description
This two-year professional qualification has been developed for people who wish to pursue a career in the caring services. It aims to prepare students for employment in social care settings and forms the academic basis for further education in applied social sciences. This is achieved through a comprehensive programme of tuition and work-based education. The course is assessed continuously by means of written and practical assignments and oral presentations. Students must complete 400 work placement hours over the two years. Work placement must be completed in an appropriate social care setting.
Course Content: Subjects include:
Year 1
Communications in Health and Social Care Organisations
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
Developing Counselling Skills for Health and Social Care
Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services
Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace
Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
Supporting Significant Life Events
The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care
Information Technology
Occupational First Aid
Year 2
Principles of Health and Social Care Practice
Psychology for Health and Social Care
Research Project
Employability Skills
Health Promotion
Understanding Specific Needs in Health and Social Care
Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
Work-based Experience
Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course may seek employment in different areas of health and social care work, such as residential care, work with community groups, care of the older person, youth work and care of people with specific needs.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates may also apply directly to Institutes of Technology and Universities for entry to higher certificate and degree programmes (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
