BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care This two-year professional qualification has been developed for people who wish to pursue a career in the caring services. It aims to prepare students for employment in social care settings and forms the academic basis for further education in applied social sciences. This is achieved through a comprehensive programme of tuition and work-based education. The course is assessed continuously by means of written and practical assignments and oral presentations. Students must complete 400 work placement hours over the two years. Work placement must be completed in an appropriate social care setting. Course Content: Subjects include: Year 1 Communications in Health and Social Care Organisations Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care Developing Counselling Skills for Health and Social Care Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care Supporting Significant Life Events The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care Information Technology Occupational First Aid Year 2 Principles of Health and Social Care Practice Psychology for Health and Social Care Research Project Employability Skills Health Promotion Understanding Specific Needs in Health and Social Care Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care Work-based Experience cavaninstitute.ie/2013/08/btec-higher-national-diploma-in-health_20.html
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