Advanced Health and Social Care

Course code: OSC1393

Advance your career in Health and Social Care from home!

Gain a high-level understanding of health and social care industry practices.
Develop your knowledge of care, communication and support strategies.
Learn about care planning and different theoretical perspectives on care.
Discover how research methods can be used to deliver health and social care.

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Health and social care workers are increasingly in demand to cater for the UK’s ageing population. A growing number of job opportunities are becoming available in this sector.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a certificate of achievement in Advanced Health and Social Care.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Unit 1

Context and Reflection

Historical overview of health and social care services
Organisation of care services and provision
Policy, regulation, enforcement, funding
Theories of learning and professional knowledge
Evidence-based practice
Ethical issues and reflective practice
Professional development and peer support

Unit 2

Ethical Principles and Values

Values, ethics and rights
Safe practice in care environments
Ethical considerations
Mental health
Issues of gender, age, ability, religion and sexuality
Non-discriminatory practice
Confidentiality
Care values and care standards

Unit 3

Supporting Individuals and Managing Care

Understanding care relationships
Support needs and policy influences
Supporting people through change
Communication, empowerment and advocacy
Managing yourself and other people
Managing care activities
Managing quality and change

Unit 4

Assessment and Care Planning

Assessment of needs
Rationale of assessment
Risk assessment
Contextualising assessment
Models and tools for assessment
Care planning policy
Models of care planning
Recording care plans
Resources
User-defined outcomes
Monitoring and review

Unit 5

Health Education and Promotion

Approaches to health education and promotion
Models of behaviour change
Planning and implementing a health campaign
Models of health
Diet and health
Media influence
Prevention
Theoretical perspectives
Evaluation and outcome measures

Unit 6

Research Methods

The nature of knowledge
Research related to practice
Reading research
Evaluating research
Conducting research
Research methods
Data analysis
Research ethics

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive all course materials by postal delivery, plus tutor support by email.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.

This course has been benchmarked at Level 4 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

Whilst not mandatory, we recommend that students enrolling on this course have already completed Health and Social Care Level 3 or a similar qualification.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.