School Of Health

EDEXCEL BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS PROGRAMME

Higher National Certificate (HNC)/Diploma (HND) in Health & Social Care Level 5

Who is it for?

These programmes are designed for learners over 18 who do not have standard entry qualifications for direct entry into University programmes in Health & Social Care.

The Higher Nationals in Health and Social Care has been designed to enable progression to further academic study, such as a dregree or professional qualification, as well as to academic study.

The Qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key competencies required in the sector. BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector.

What will I study?

The BTEC Higher National Certificate is a 10-unit qualification of which five units are mandatory core units.

The BTEC Higher National Diploma is a 16-unit qualification of which eight units are mandatory core units

Core Units (6 Units)

• Communicating in Health & Social Care
• Principles of Practice
• Ensuring Health & Safety
• Continuing Development A
• Working in Partnership
• Health & Social Care Research Project

Specialist Units (10 units)

• Social Policy
• Understanding Abuse
• Public Health
• Physiology for Health
• Psychology for Health & Social Care
• Contemporary Issues in Health & Social Care
• Assistive Technologies
• Counseling Skills Development & Practice
• Leadership & Organisations
• Managing Quality in Health & Social Care

How long is the course?

24-27 months

What is the qualification?

EDEXCEL BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA in HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol on this programme students must be over 18 with:

• Either 2 years work experience or A level equivalent.
• 5.5 IELTS if not studied in English
• 1 reference

What can I do next?

On successful completion of the HND students will be eligible for entry into related final year TOP-Up Bachelor degrees at many higher education institutions and Universities.