CIE Level 5 Diploma in Understanding Health and Social Care Practices

Course code: OLL328

This course gives you all the information you need to know about understanding health and social care practice, from learning about growth and development to promoting health.

Understand how to use ICT in the study of health and social care.
Learn about human growth and development.
Discover the essential anatomy and physiology for care practitioners.
Develop an insight into health and disease and know the signs, symptoms and treatments.
Understand the different types of support such as paid and unpaid.
Look at ways to promote health using theories and models.
Know how to categorise diseases, with help from various models.

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This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace.

You will receive all the course material through an online elearning portal, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Course Outcome

You will receive the CIE Level 5 Diploma in Understanding Health and Social Care Practices awarded by CIE Global.

Entry Requirements

Students must hold a Level 3 Diploma or an A level qualification (or higher) before enrolling onto this Level 5 qualification.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

Using Information, Communication and Technology ICT in the Study of Health and Social Care Practices

Unit 2

Human Growth and Development

Unit 3

Essential Anatomy and Physiology for Care Practitioners

Unit 4

Health and Disease

Unit 5

Care and Communication

Unit 6

Focus on Social Issues

Unit 7

Socialisation, Attachment and Lifestyle

Unit 8

Focus on Disease Models

Unit 9

Public Health Contexts

Unit 10

Diagnosis and Treatments

Unit 11

Promoting Health

Unit 12

Research in Health and Social Care

Unit 13

Safe Caring and Care Services

Unit 14

Care Contexts: Roles and Responsibilities

Unit 15

Antimicrobial Resistance

Unit 16

Pharmacology for Health and Social Care Practitioners

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have a full 2 years 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.

Study Method

This course will allow you to work at home or at work. All materials for the course will be received online. You will also get tutor support by email.

Course Outcomes

On completion of this course you will receive the CIE Level 5 Diploma in Understanding Health and Social Care Practice.

Awarding Body

This course is awarded by CIE Global. CIE (Centre for Interactive Education) is an innovative awarding organisation in the UK. The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.

What skills are needed to enrol on to this course?

All students must be 16 years of age and above. Students must hold a Level 3 Diploma or an A level qualification (or higher) before enrolling onto this Level 5 qualification.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have 2 years to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Online learning platform
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

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work by email to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the CIE Level 5 Diploma in Understanding Health and Social Care Practice.

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.