Course summary
The Higher National Diploma is designed for those already in or seeking to advance to a career in diverse healthcare settings, such as; the NHS, primary, secondary and tertiary care, diagnosis, therapeutic inpatient and outpatient departments, theatres, GP practices, community settings, rehabilitation services. You will develop skills, knowledge, and experience in a breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare you for further study or training in healthcare-related fields. You will undertake a minimum of 450 hours of work experience/placement in healthcare settings and a PLAD portfolio (Practical Learning Assessment and Development), including reflections on placement/workplace learning and experiences, to be completed over the two-year period of the qualification.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
You will study the following Core units: • Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice • Care Planning Processes in Healthcare Practice • Recognising and Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions • Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others • End of Life Care Planning and Support Students will build on their knowledge and skills following from the core units with an optional unit linked to their specialist area of study. You must have a suitable, appropriate placement before undertaking any optional unit. Optional units include: • Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events • Health Psychology • Supporting Team and Partnership Working across Health and Social Care Services • Social Policy in Public Health • Holistic Approaches to Health Promotion • Nursing – Principles and Fundamentals of Practice • Psychophysiological Disorders • Global Health and Wellbeing • Project Management for Healthcare • Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Practice • Working with People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Addiction • Healthcare Practice with Children and Young People • Supporting Practitioners in Maternity Care • Supporting Practitioners in Urgent Care Environments • Fundamentals of Rehabilitation and Reablement • Supporting Mental Health Services
Assessment method
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set Pearson assignments.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HCPD
- Institution code:
- S23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
72 UCAS points which are made up by Level 3 qualifications such as: • BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care • Access to HE • A Levels in related subjects • Vocational experience/ qualifications.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.scg.ac.uk/courses/health-care/2401-hnd-in-healthcare-professions-support-for-england
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7425 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7425 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7425 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7425 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Year 2 fees are the same.
Provider information
Shrewsbury Colleges Group
London Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6PR