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Health & Social care |
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BTEC Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care Management |
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HNC – Higher National Certificate
This programme of study has been developed with contributions from employers, Healthcare professionals and students along guidelines of statutory UK authorities in the Healthcare sector. Students successfully completing the course can expect to progress their education in a wide range of specialist areas in Healthcare.
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What are the career prospects? |
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Students are able to apply for jobs in junior roles in areas such as medical notes, caretaking in nursing homes and various other administrative functions. Students can also progress onto the Diploma course towards a degree in Healthcare Management or pursue professional training courses, in disciplines such as nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy or physiotherapy. |
Entry requirements |
 Have four GCSE/GCE/SCEs, one of which should be in English and one in a Maths subject at grade A, B or C (for Overseas students grades 1 to 6 credits/distinctions are considered equivale nt)
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Have intermediate HSC pass with good grades
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Applicants of 18 years of age or more may be admitted at the discretion of the college, foregoing minimum entry requirements, provided they can satisfy the college that they are sufficiently motivated.
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COURSE SUBJECTS (Units) |
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Students studying the BTEC HNC in Health and Social Care Management will
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Cover the following units:
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Communication
Managing Human Resources
Managing Financial Resources
Leadership and Organizations
Ensuring Best Outcomes for Individuals
Ensuring Health and Safety
Managing Quality
Principles of Practice
Working in Partnership
Continuing Development
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BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care Management |
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HND – Higher National Diploma |
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This course builds on the knowledge and skills learnt during the Certificate programme, providing advanced preparation for those who wish to pursue for care management and administrative posts in healthcare services. The course focuses on human resources, financial, political, cultural, economic, ethical, industrial, technological and psycho-social aspects of healthcare.
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What are the career prospects? |
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Students can apply for various jobs in the healthcare industry such as healthcare analysts, healthcare planners and management or administrative oriented roles. The diploma also enables candidates to enter professional training at advanced levels in areas such as nursing, midwifery or professions allied to medicine such as occupational therapy or physiotherapy. |
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Entry Requirements: |
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Have a BTEC HNC in Health and Social Care Management with the units provided at Lea Valley College
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Other suitable qualifications and experience will be considered at the discretion of the College |
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COURSE SUBJECTS (Units) |
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Have a BTEC HNC in Health and Social Care Management with the units provided at Lea Valley College
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Other suitable qualifications and experience will be considered at the discretion of the College
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Cover the following units: |
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Research Project
Facilitating change
Project Management
Public Health
Assistive Technologies
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