The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

• 6 months
• 9 months

Online

In order to apply you should have either:

• No formal qualification required

  OR;

1. **Unit 1: Promote Communication in Health and Social Care Settings**
   - Develop effective communication skills for care environments.
   - Understand the use of communication technology.
   - Promote communication strategies to enhance client care.

2. **Unit 2: Promote Personal Development in Health and Social Care Settings**
   - Evaluate personal development opportunities.
   - Reflect on own practice to enhance skills and knowledge.
   - Set and achieve personal development goals.

3. **Unit 3: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Health and Social Care Settings**
   - Understand diversity, equality, and inclusion.
   - Promote equality and diversity within care settings.
   - Support individuals to access services in an inclusive manner.

4. **Unit 4: Principles for Implementing Duty of Care in Health and Social Care**
   - Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities of care workers.
   - Implement duty of care in practice.
   - Address conflicts and dilemmas in care provision.

5. **Unit 5: Principles of Safeguarding and Protection in Health and Social Care**
   - Understand safeguarding procedures and legislation.
   - Recognize signs of abuse and neglect.
   - Implement safeguarding measures and report concerns.

6. **Unit 6: The Role of the Health and Social Care Worker**
   - Understand the roles and responsibilities of care workers.
   - Work in partnership with other professionals.
   - Promote person-centered approaches to care.

7. **Unit 7: Promote Good Practice in Handling Information in Health and Social Care Settings**
   - Understand the importance of secure information handling.
   - Maintain confidentiality and data protection.
   - Promote good practice in record keeping.

8. **Unit 8: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs**
   - Identify individuals with specific communication needs.
   - Adapt communication methods and aids.
   - Support individuals to express their preferences and concerns.

9. **Unit 9: Support Individuals to Access and Use Services and Facilities**
   - Assist individuals in accessing community services.
   - Facilitate participation in leisure and social activities.
   - Promote independent living and mobility.

10. **Unit 10: Support Individuals at the End of Life**
    - Understand the principles of end-of-life care.
    - Provide emotional support and dignity in dying.
    - Assist with practical and spiritual aspects of end-of-life care.

These units cover essential skills and knowledge required for a career in health and social care, preparing students to provide high-quality care to individuals in various settings.

Assessment is via assignment submission

The fee for the programme is as follows:

• 6 months - Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
• 9 months - Standard mode @ GBP £950

The programme offers following fee payment plans:

6 months programme
● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months programme
● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.