Health & Social Care

You will explore and recognise the differing experiences that clients have when accessing care and support from health and social care. You will develop an understanding of partnership working with clients, carers and families, as partners in care and to comprehend how this requires significant change at personal, cultural and organisational levels. This module will in particular seek to embed personal values and attributes that enable you to develop a proactive approach to practice that always places the client at the centre of care.

This module aims to develop your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the body and how this may be affected by illness, disease and injury. In addition, you will be able to identify health and disease processes on diagnostic tests relevant to your area of practice. The module aims to link theoretical knowledge to the practical or social environment, and will explore the concepts of health and well-being from a medical and bio-psychosocial approach. Assessment Multiple Choice Online Exam 30% Role Play 70% - 10 minute presentation

In this module, you will be given the opportunity to reflect and learn from your experiences within your studies. This will allow you to make use of learning opportunities in other modules and in the workplace. You will learn about how to present information effectively, demonstrate independent and group working skills, and how to discuss your experiences in the context of health and social care.

This module examines the importance of interpersonal skills and collaborative working within health and social care settings. Emphasis is placed upon providing you with the opportunity to enhance and develop your communication skills and to prepare you for collaborative working within health and social care.

The aim of this module is to develop your skills and knowledge in a health and social care setting. You will use teamwork and problem-solving skills when working with service users, carers, and other professionals. You will also be able to reflect on your experience and identify areas to improve.

The aim of this module is to support you to develop managerial and leadership roles within the health or social care sector.

This module will give you the opportunity to evaluate and analyse the role of health and social care workers in promoting health within a variety of contexts. You'll look at policy relating to public health and the changing contexts of health and social care delivery.

This module develops your skills and knowledge in relation to health and social care provision in your work setting or work placement. You will develop and apply evidence based skills in professional practice and reflect on your experience to enhance your practice and support your academic development.

This module will allow you to develop your skills of using research of a topic from your professional discipline and use it as a basis for future action.

The aim of this module is to prepare you to support adults and children who require facilitation of function. This role includes supporting clients to maximise their independence within a rehabilitation programme and communicating with members of the multi-professional and multi agency team.

This module aims to introduce you to the Government's Long-term Conditions agenda and end of life care. You will explore the definition of long-term conditions and discuss the Government's National Service Framework for Long Term Conditions and its implications for Health and Social Care.

The aim of this module is to focus on the key components of mental health assessment, diagnosis and management. You'll develop your knowledge in developmental, psychological and social issues that influence mental health. You'll also explore ideas, models and psychological practice, and you'll be encouraged to review your own beliefs and experiences.