Level 4 - Health and Social Care
Course Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care offers students a comprehensive understanding of health and social care, encompassing key areas such as policy, theory, and practical application. This qualification equips learners with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in health and social care settings. Topics covered include health and social care legislation, ethical issues, communication in care settings, and the principles of safeguarding.
The course is made up of 6 Level 4 modules (120 credits), and each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. These materials comprise recommended exercises, recommended readings, and internet resources. To complete the course, students are required to submit 6 online assignments, each assignment being approximately 2,000-3,000 words.
Once you’ve completed your course, you will be awarded a Qualifi diploma, allowing you to apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree program.
Package Includes
- Full Course Materials and Assignments
- Personal Online Tutor support with 1-2-1 sessions
- Access to Eight Free Support HUBS
- 24/7 Student Networking Platform
- Access to FREE Social Learning Forums
- Recognised OFQUAL Qualification
Key Information
Course Information :
Diploma (Level 4)
Start Date :
Anytime
Study Mode :
Full-time- & Part-time
Duration :
6 to 24 months
Fees :
£2100
GEC Scholarship :
Up to 30%
Progression :
Diploma (Level 5)
Study Hours :
10 modules totalling 120 credits* each requiring an average of 40 hours of study per module.
Entry Requirements:
- 18 and Over either –
- High School Education
- Suitable Vocational Experience
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma
Academic Study Skills – The aim of this module is to enable learners 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.
Communicating in Health and Social Care – The aim of this module 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 – The aim of this module is to develop the learners’ awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy. Evaluation of healthcare policy will allow learners to examine the key contemporary issues for those making policy, providers, and those receiving support.
Reflective Practice – This module 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 – The aim of this module is to enable learners to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management, and development of people in the health and social care workplace. Learners will investigate the processes involved in managing individuals and how to facilitate change in the organisation.
Sociology: Concepts in Health and Ill Health – The aim of this module 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 understand the nature of contemporary society and its influence 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 well-being.
Students have access to multiple support systems throughout their learning journey. All of these are accessible through the student dashboard. Students will have access to the following:
Blogs: We periodically create blogs relevant to our students and courses.
Webinars: Students can join live webinars that cover lessons within the modules, along with a library of previously recorded sessions.
E-books: An extensive library of online e-books is available, covering a variety of subjects relevant to the course.
Interactive Forums: Students can engage with peers to ask questions or share useful resources in dedicated forums.
Tutors: A dedicated team of tutors is available for one-on-one online tutoring sessions to support individual learning needs.
External Resources: A regularly updated collection of links to relevant external resources is provided to supplement course material.
Online Tests: Multiple choice tests are embedded in the online modules to help students self-assess their learning progress.
Student Advisors: Available via telephone, email, or online chat, student advisors are on hand to answer questions about learning or technical issues.
Successful completion of the full Level 4 and 5 Health & Social Care course, along with the final year of an accredited Undergraduate degree programme, will act as a springboard to a professional career in Health & Social Care services. The course combines theory and practice for those who wish to work with people in a caring environment.
A Health & Social Care degree covers a range of issues and helps you develop the skills to pursue a career in health, social care, leisure, or education. Here is a list of possible career paths you may take after completing the full degree:
- Community Development Worker
- Further Education Teacher
- Health Improvement Practitioner
- Health Service Manager
- Medical Sales Representative
- Naturopath
For more information on where a degree in health & social care management can take you, please visit: www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/health-studies
Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 Health and Social Care course, you have the opportunity to pursue a third-year top-up degree programme, known as a ‘BA top-up’, at a wide range of UK universities.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top-up, with the option to study either online or in-person on campus:
Anglia Ruskin University:
Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (top-up) BSc (Hons)
University of Derby:
Integrative Health and Social Care (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton:
BSc Honours Health and Social Care top-up
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