Healthcare Professions’ Support for England

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England (HTQ) is designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to pre-registration study.

Building on the learning of the Level 4 HNC, this programme supports you to develop a sound understanding of the principles of Healthcare Professions’ support and you will learn to apply these principles more widely. You will acquire the skills to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. You will be able to perform effectively in your chosen healthcare field, and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

Core Units:

• Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research
• Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
• Planning Care in Practice
• 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

Plus ONE optional Unit:

• Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments
• Nursing – Principles and Fundamentals of Practice

Assessments may include elements of:
• practical assessments
• portfolios of evidence
• data analysis
• case studies
• written reports
• assignments
• presentations
• work-based evidence with employer verification statements.