Level 5 Higher Diploma in Health and Social Care Studies
£1,945.00
Subject code: L5H&SC
Syllabus and Unit Specification:
Level 5 Higher Diploma in: Health and Social Care Studies
Credit value: 120, contributing to the Higher Education (HE) Diploma outlined below
Rational
The purpose of this subject syllabus is to provide such part time and full time learners with an opportunity to study the principles and applications of Health and Social Care Studies at an advanced higher educational level (Level 5), with sufficient focus and detail to achieve transferrable skills, knowledge, understanding and application, necessary for progression towards related programmes at Level 6.
The subject is unitised in order to provide flexibility of operation and study. Satisfactory completion of all four units within this syllabus results in the award of 120 credits at Level 5.
Each unit may be undertaken separately, and each will be assessed independently, however, it is a key requirement of the subject that all fours units attached to the syllabus be completed at a satisfactory level in order to achieve the diploma.
Target group
HE diplomas should be targeted at those learners who have the ability to benefit from the course and progress to Level 6. They should also have success at level 3. This is a prerequisite to undertaking the course, as is sufficient skills in English, Maths and ICT.
Intended progression
- Level 6
- Bachelor of Science
- Allied Health professions
- Social care
- Health care
- Humanities
- Vocational applications
Membership of Ascentis
This subject may only be operated in a member institution of Ascentis or a centre approved specifically for its operation by Ascentis. Membership and approval criteria can be found within the HE diploma handbook.
The Level 5 subject
This Level 5 subject is made up of a set of four units, which may be delivered and assessed independently. All units are assessed by coursework activities, and the compilation of an e-portfolio. The Level 5 subject requires successful completion of all four units. Learners are able to complete units at a pace appropriate to their resources, commitments and study plans.
It is expected that a full set of subject units will be completed within 2 academic years of initial enrolment.
Credit is awarded for successful completion of each unit. Any units which are not successfully completed may be repeated but this is subject to the college’s discretion and criteria. All the learning outcomes attached to each unit must be met in order for credit to be awarded. Each unit attracts a total of 30 credits. Coursework is subject to marking criteria which will be outlines within each unit.
Moderation and Assessment Responsibilities
See: HE diploma handbook and Ascentis Handbook for Learners
This course is delivered entirely via the distance learning route and therefore there is no face to face element or requirement for centre based assessment.
Aims of the course
1 To provide students with opportunities to develop academic skills in Health and Social Care Studies appropriate for a range of progression options.
2 To enable students to develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of the subject area
3 To encourage the learner to apply theoretical understanding and evaluation to complex content
4 To encourage students to apply terms and concepts appropriately
5 To enable students to apply a range of transferrable skills to subject related topics, issues and situations.
6 To facilitate and foster the development of a range of presentation skills relevant
and appropriate to the discipline and level of study.
Course Objectives
1 To encourage direct and indirect independent learning and the development of key skills in an effective and academic context for the purposes of personal development and progression.
2 To develop an appreciation of the value and problems of interpretation of core concepts in Health and Social Care Studies, together with related and relevant practices, methodologies and theories.
3 To build an understanding of the core concepts within Health and Social Care Studies in different situations and contexts
4 To encourage students to apply their experience, knowledge and understanding, and skills to a range of course-related topics.
5 To encourage students to develop study autonomy and be able to demonstrate planning, judgement and organisational skills.
6 To advance the development of presentation skills appropriate to the discipline, level of study and delivery method.
7 To encourage development of transferrable evaluative and analytical skills relevant to Health and Social Care Studies
What the student needs to know
In order to undertake this course the student will require:
- Prior knowledge and understanding commensurate with enrolment criteria
- Access to computer system with internet access and capabilities to download and upload files
- Word processing ability and access to word processing package compatible with college requirements
- Good organisational skills in order to plan studies, manage workload and study time
Unit 1: What is care? Who cares and why?
Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:
- ICT methods, tools and strategies
- The use of ICT in higher education
- Reflective writing and the use of this for skills enhancement
- The ePortfolio
- Defining care, care roles and care contexts.
- Illness and healthcare
- The importance of communication in care contexts
Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:
- Identifying different ICT methods relevant to Level 5 study
- Understanding how to apply different ICT tools and strategies within the course
- Gain understanding of value of independent study and be able to reflect upon experiences
- Define caring and carer
- Identify and evaluate theories related to care deliver, psychosocial issues and behaviourism within care and social contexts
- Understand the different roles within health and social care including professional, lay and voluntary; compare skills requirements, expectations and perceptions within these roles
- Understand care from a carer’s point of view and service user context
- Explore different barriers to effective communication and assess these in terms of care delivery and social contexts
- Explore the psychology of health and social care; how can care be a positive experience for service users?
Unit 2: Focus on social issues
Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:
- This unit looks at relationships, lifestyle, social class and gender.
- It also looks at issues of poverty and health, social
- Diversity
Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:
- Explore perceptions of wellbeing
- Exploration of theoretical models within social care
- Comparison of skills required within social care and health care: are they different?
- Local agency involvement and influence on social care
- Social contexts and health: economics, environment and social inclusion
- Social diversity and how this impacts social care
- Behaviour and how this impacts social care and service delivery
- Eligibility criteria within social care: who gets what and why?
Unit 3: Health and social care contexts
Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:
- Care agencies, care environments, health promotion.
- Health and social care research: how important is this
- Historical origins of health research
Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:
- Health and social care research methodologies, methods and data interpretation
- Explore the historical origins of healthcare research, for example infectious disease data
- Explore how research is used in health and social care, for example public policy and provision of care
- Explore health promotion strategies, campaigns and delivery
- Look at different agency structures, roles and criteria for delivery
- Understand the different types of care environments and how the structure and delivery of care differs within each one; what skills are required for delivery of care within each environment?
- Discuss elements of safe practice and how this relates to different care environments and policy design
- Relevant legislation related to safe practice
Unit 4: Safe caring and care services
Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:
- What is acceptable care
- Data protection and confidentiality for service users.
- The future of care and care services in the UK
Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:
- Individuals receiving care have rights to confidentiality and must have their data protected: how is this achieved?
- Exploring the current legislation for client confidentiality and data protection in the UK
- Safe caring in relation to boundaries in personal and psychological care
- Explanation of national service frameworks and policy implementation within health and social care
- Looking at the future for care provision in the UK related to current and future legislative strategies and plans
All four units are presented in learning outcome format, with specified assessment criteria
All students must per 17 years of age and above. Students should have completed a Level 3 Diploma or Professional Diploma or A level standard course (or equivalent) before the Level 5 qualification.
This is a dual certification course. You will receive a certificate from both the College and also the National Awarding body Ascentis. Fees for both are included in the course fee.
The course can be enrolled upon by students Internationally. There are no deadlines for enrolments.
All study materials to enable the student to successfully complete the Diploma. Support is provided by the tutor department. Examination board certification upon completion, all coursework marking and moderating.
Your course is delivered online via the Oxford Learning On Campus website.
Please note that included in your course fee is your registration to the On Campus student community, and a licence to print your study materials. Please note that the licence is for one print only, so please ensure that you have enough paper and ink to print the full course materials if required.
You will require having one of the following packages to access your On Campus area:
In the student 'On Campus' you are also able to take part in the student chat room and forums as part of our online student community.
After enrolling online you will receive your username and password to access the On Campus area within 5 working days. You will also receive your personal Oxford Learning student number via email.
Materials and support provided by Oxford Learning. 
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 March, 2010.
