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Course summary
This programme is designed for those working or wishing to work within the adult health and social care sector. This may include those working in a variety of settings such as dementia care, domiciliary care, drug and alcohol services and support services for those with mental health concerns. Roles would include dementia care specialist, domiciliary, drug and alcohol practitioners and mental health support practitioners. In line with the need for more integrated and collaborative working this will also include those working in NHS and the voluntary sector.
The Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care allows you to formulate robust links from theory to practice supporting you to become a compassionate and effective practitioner.
The unique features of this progrgamme will be developing a range of employability skills sought by the Adult and Social Care Sector, including developing resilience, reflective practice and reviewing legal and ethical issues that are pertinent to the sector.
The unique features of this programme is that it works in conjunction with a range of sector specialist that inform and contribute to the Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care.
Modules
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Introduction to Academic Study SM4MD173 20 No
Reflective Practice and Professional Development SM4MD174 20 No
Legal and Ethical Practice SM4MD175 20 No
Quality Improvement SM4MD176 20 No
Policy and Legalisation in Health and Social Care SM4MD177 20 No
Safeguarding SM4MD178 20 No
Assessment method
Assessment Method Level 4
Coursework 80%
Exam 0%
Practical 20%
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Apply by
31 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L518
- Institution code:
- B41
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Blackpool and the Fylde College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
31 January
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:
- L518
- Institution code:
- B41
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Full Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject
We will also accept NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Other
- There is a mandatory requirement of a minimum of 4 hours a week of paid or voluntary work in an adult health care setting. and social care setting, proof of this place will be required before commencing the programme.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Blackpool and the Fylde College
Ashfield Road
Bispham
Blackpool
FY2 0HB
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Course contact details
Admissions Office
Email:admissions@blackpool.ac.uk
Phone:01253 504322
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