The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Health and Social Care Practice is a Higher Education qualification designed for individuals who wish to develop a career in health, social care or community-based services. Combining academic study with practical workplace experience, the course develops the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours needed to support individuals, families and communities across a range of care settings.
Learners will explore person-centred care, teamwork, communication, evidence-based practice and professional values while gaining valuable industry experience through a minimum of 225 hours of placement or work-based learning.
The programme develops critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership and reflective practice skills, enabling students to respond confidently to the challenges of modern health and social care services. Successful completion can support progression into employment, higher-level healthcare roles, or further study including a Level 5 Higher National Diploma and related degree programmes.
- Developing Professional Practice
- Teamwork and Communication
- Evidence Based Practice
- Compassionate Care and Values-based Practice
- Applied Human Development and Behaviour
- Addressing Inequalities in Public Health
- Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
Learners will explore person-centred care, teamwork, communication, evidence-based practice and professional values while gaining valuable industry experience through a minimum of 225 hours of placement or work-based learning.
There will be opportunities afterwards to progress onto a degree course or higher level apprenticeships. You may also gain employment in a range of careers in healthcare, including: healthcare assistant practitioner roles in a range of settings, nursing assistant roles, care navigation, planning and assessment roles as well as roles in public health, health promotion and non-clinical healthcare supervisory or lower management.
Please note there may be additional costs for DBS checks and educational trips assoicated with this course. Students should have independently secured a work placement before they start their course. Students must complete a total of 225 hours over the duration of their course.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
The majority of students will be able to access a Tuition Fee Loan from Student Finance England to pay their HE Course Fee.
Self-funding students may pay in 3 instalments in September (33%), January (33%) and April (33%).
Course Fee: £8,570.00 per year
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