Health & Social Care (HTQ) with Foundation Year

Interested in a career in Health and Social Care, but lack the formal qualifications to apply for a degree? The Health and Social Care Foundation Entry course is a great stepping stone that will support you to develop the academic writing, research and presentation skills needed for degree level study.

You’ll also gain important insights into health professional careers in a supportive and engaging learning environment. Once completed, you will have a guaranteed place on Year 1 of our Health and Social Care FdA (HTQ), Year 1 Health and Social Care FdA Mental Health Pathway or on our Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Professions’ Support.

Applied Anatomy and Physiology
You’ll study the anatomy and physiology of the body. You’ll learn how this may be affected by illness, disease or injury and how to apply these key principles.
Academic Writing and Studying in Health and Social Care.
This module aims to introduce you to the principles of academic writing and studying to prepare you for your academic career.
Learning Development and using Information Communication Technology to present information
This module aims to develop key reflective skills and critical thinking to enable students to internally reflect on their current practice and also interpret research and apply this to practice.
Developing Skills for Delivering Health and Social Care (1)
This module aims to develop your understanding of the professional skills required in Health and Social Care. You’ll gain intrapersonal and interpersonal skills as well as identify your individual development as a professional.
Developing Professional Skills for Delivering Health and Social Care (2)
This module aims to support you in applying your understanding of professional skills needed in the Health and Social Care sector. You will particularly focus on collaborative communication, teamwork skills and developing professional qualities and values which are essential for working in Health and Social Care.
Measuring Health and Wellbeing
This module will introduce you to health interventions at all levels, including government policy and individual practice. You will understand the key sources of evidence and develop skills in the interpretation and analysis of these interventions.