FdSc Healthcare Practice
Approved by: Plymouth University
UCAS code: B900
Institution Code: C78
Summary
 For people who work in the healthcare sector in an extended support role
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| FdSc Healthcare Practice | Cornwall College Camborne (map) | 7 | 16-09-2013 | 60 weeks | £6000.00 per annum |  |  |  |
Course Delivery - The course is delivered by an experienced and enthusiastic team of lecturers and support staff from the College and our employer partners. Students split their time between College and their workplace or work-based learning. Students attend an Induction Week at the start of the course and spend one day per week at College studying theory modules throughout each term. A variety of assessment methods are used and there are opportunities for students to visit alternative workplaces in order to gain experience of a variety of care settings. Additional Information - There are no additional costs for this course. | ||||||||
Who is this course for?
This exciting foundation degree is for people who work, or who want to work, in the healthcare sector in an extended support role. It provides a thorough grounding in transferable clinical skills and underpins these with current, relevant theory.
Those who already work in a health or social care role at NHS Band 3 or equivalent and who want to extend their knowledge, skills and potential to earn and people new to working in care who have completed recent academic study and/or relevant experience in a care setting.
It also enables students to access Band 4 Assistant Practitioner posts once they are qualified.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be employed for, at least, 15 hours per week in the care sector or have access to suitable work experience for the duration of the course. This will need to be agreed with the Programme Manager on application.
In addition students should have a minimum of 120 tariff points from A-levels (with a minimum of 80 points from A2) or NVQ 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent and, preferably, have previous experience of working in a care setting. Mature applicants with relevant experience but without the stated qualifications will be considered individually and are encouraged to apply.
Previous learning and experience may be credited. If in doubt, call 0845 22 32 567 or email enquiries@cornwall.ac.uk.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a mandatory requirement after you have been accepted on the programme. It is your responsibility to undertake this before commencing your study.
Course overview
This innovative two year programme allows to work, earn and learn, using flexible modes of education including work-based learning and e-learning. The foundation degree develops relevant clinical skills underpinned with theoretical knowledge in order to prepare you for a rapidly evolving service across a variety of care settings.
You will study a range of core and specialist modules developed in close partnership with the NHS and independent healthcare providers in Cornwall.
In Year 1 you will develop an awareness of the modern landscape of care and learn about the social, cultural, spiritual, legal, political and economic influences impacting care delivery. You will be introduced to the human lifespan, both physical and psychological, and gain an understanding of the concepts of health and ill health. You will also consider the patient journey in depth and reflect on a range of patient experiences of health, illness and care.
In Year 2 you will explore the legal and ethical context of care and develop an understanding of evidence-based practice. You will complete a work-based project (that is directly relevant to service needs or service improvement) in collaboration with an employer.
Your final module will prepare you for the transition into practice and you will leave the programme with a comprehensive career plan.
Throughout the programme, practice skills and specialist modules introduce you to the specific work-based skills and competencies you will be required to achieve. These modules run across both years and are evidenced through the completion of workbooks and portfolios. Employer partners are directly involved in teaching and assessing these skills.
What's next?
The programme trains healthcare staff for practice in a variety of settings. FdSc Healthcare Practice graduates have a wide range of career opportunities throughout the public, independent and charitable sectors.
Students will also be able to access our careers guidance information. Our Careers Service is available to give information, advice and guidance on all aspects of education, training and career progression. Tel: 01209 616270 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (9am- 4pm) Email: careers@cornwall.ac.uk
Why choose us?
- We are the leading provider of professional business training in the South West
- Our trainers have recent and relevant industry experience
- CCB provides learning for companies who want to train their staff as well as individuals who are seeking their own personal development
- With over 1000 courses including business skills, qualifications, bespoke training as well as a range of apprenticeship programmes, we help you add new skills to your organisation
- CCB offers flexible course delivery
- We can tailor any course to suit your business needs
- We have funding available to make your training budget go further
- An independent research study has shown that companies that have trained with CCB have seen 17% more growth than companies that have not
Additional Information
Applications must be made through UCAS www.ucas.uk and then apply for the programme.
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