Integrated Care Services

The FdA Integrated Care Services is a comprehensive programme designed to prepare students for the complexities of modern care services and the transition to management, transforming the care and support they provide for service users.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, this programme

-equips students with knowledge and critical understanding of changing attitudes and new approaches to ICS,  
-equips students with leadership and management skills to excel in sector,  
-blends clinical expertise with effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Students will study communication, collaboration, alongside budget and financing. They will learn about inspection compliance and how to flourish as a reflective leader or manager to ensure they deliver quality service. Students will also learn peer coaching skills ensuring they can support others to deliver best practice.  Graduates will excel as versatile care professionals who can deliver integrated, high-quality care.

This course prepares you for a rewarding career the management of health, care, and other related services. Through a comprehensive curriculum, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in this field. From administration to management, you will be equipped to lead and make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and communities. With a focus on healthcare systems, ethics, and effective leadership, this programme paves the way for a fulfilling and impactful career.

his course includes the following core modules that all students complete:

Year One Level 4:

Module - Level 4, Semester of delivery A:

Integrated Care:

Practical Skills:

Administrative Functions.

Module - Level 4, Semester of delivery B:

Inspection Compliance;

Peer Coaching;

Complex Care;

Year Two Level 5
Module - Level 5, Semester of delivery A:

Social Pedagogy;

Health and Social Care Technologies;

Module - Level 5, Semester of delivery B

Human Learning Systems;

Managing People and Flourishing as a Leader;

Module - Level 5, Semester of delivery A and B

Service Quality Improvement.

Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

You will be assessed through a range of methods including written assignments, reflections, practice documents and presentations.

There will be 250 workplace hours to complete over the duration of programme with a minimum of 125 at Level 4.