Module Information

Qualification frameworks such as Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are designated Higher Education qualifications in the UK. They are aligned to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Subject Sector Benchmarks. These qualifications have been regulated to the Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

Programme Structure

To achieve HND in Healthcare Practice (Integrated Health and Social Care), students are required to complete 14 units, totalling 240 credits of which 120 credits are at Level 4, and 120 credits are at Level 5.

Level 4: Core units + Specialist Mandatory unit + Optional units

All students must take the following 4 core units, 1 Specialist Mandatory unit and 2 optional units for Level 4:

  • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (Core unit)
  • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice (Core unit)
  • Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care (Core unit)
  • Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set Project) (Core unit)
  • Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services (Specialist Mandatory unit)
  • Supporting Dementia Care (Optional unit)
  • Supporting Individuals with Specific Needs (Optional unit)

Level 5: Core units + Specialist unit + Optional Units

Students need to take 2 Core units, 2 Specialist Mandatory units, 1 Specialist unit and 2 optional units

  • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project) (Core unit)
  • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice (Core unit)
  • Supporting Team and Partnership Working Across Health and Social Care Services (Specialist Mandatory unit)
  • Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events (Specialist Mandatory unit)
  • Managing Quality in Care Environments (Specialist unit)
  • Care Planning Processes in Healthcare Practice (Optional Unit)
  • End of Life Care Planning and Support (Optional Unit)

Student Continuation to Year 2:

  • Students should PASS/Achieve minimum 90 credits to be allowed to start the second year.
    Units are usually 15 credits in value, or a multiple thereof; hence students should PASS a minimum 6 units.
  • Students who are unsuccessful in achieving 90 credits (Pass minimum 6 units), should stay in year 1 to complete minimum requirements.

Any student who does not meet Continuation  requirements may not be allowed, at the discretion of the College, to continue and the termination process will be invoked.

Work placement/ Experience requirement:

The Total Qualification Time for the Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Healthcare Practice includes a requirement of 225 hours’ work placement or experience in health and/or social care settings over the one-year period of the qualification.

The Total Qualification Time for the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Healthcare Practice includes a requirement of 450 hours’ work placement or experience in health and/or social care settings over the two-year period of the qualification.

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