Application of Health Sciences University Certificate in Professional Development

Program Overview

This University Certificate in Professional Development program provides insights into the breadth of health sciences, clinical and non-clinical support services within the NHS, emphasizing person-centered care and service user involvement. Through a blended learning approach, participants gain knowledge and skills in health models, inter-professional communication, evidence-based practice, and health promotion, preparing them for careers in the healthcare sector.

Program Outline

Application of Health Sciences University Certificate in Professional Development

Degree Overview:

This University Certificate in Professional Development (UCPD) program provides participants with insights into the breadth of health science, clinical, and non-clinical support services within the NHS. The program emphasizes the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care and the crucial role of service user and carer involvement.

Objectives:

• Develop knowledge and skills needed by employers in the health sector.
• Gain insight into the current structure of healthcare provision, including clinical and non-clinical services.
• Explore applications of health models and inter-professional communication within healthcare teams.
• Learn about the practical application of consent and confidentiality legislation.
• Understand the principles of evidence-based practice in health and social care.
• Develop the ability to reflect on professional practice and self-awareness.
• Introduce the fundamentals of health promotion and its importance.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Academic skills: writing, critical analysis, referencing, literature search.
• Health service provision: structure, clinical and non-clinical services.
• Applications of health models.
• Reflective practice and self-awareness development.
• Inter-professional communication and team working.
• Health informatics within person-centered care.
• Evidence-based practice in health and social care.
• Consent and confidentiality legislation.
• Clinical governance.
• Health promotion.

Program Structure:

• The program runs for 12 weeks, using a blended learning approach.
• The first week involves five days of on-campus teaching, including lectures, group work, seminars, and practical sessions.
• The remaining study is completed online.

Course Schedule:

The exact course schedule is not provided in the text. However, information about the first week on campus is available.

Assessment:

• Participants are assessed through an academic poster presentation on the topic of working in healthcare and the health sciences.

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Blended learning approach: combines on-campus and online sessions.
• Lectures, group work, seminars, and practical sessions.
• Online learning activities.

Faculty:

Information about the faculty involved in the program is not provided in the text.

Unique Approaches:

• Focus on person-centered care and service user/carer involvement.
• Strong emphasis on practical application through online learning activities.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

• The program equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary for careers within the NHS, social care, and the wider healthcare sector.
• Possible career paths include:
• Clinical and non-clinical roles within the NHS.
• Social care worker.
• Health educator.
• Research assistant.
• The program allows participants to apply previously earned credits towards a degree.

Other:

• The program is available for funding through student loans.
• Participants must have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent with knowledge and skills in a health or science subject, as well as Level 2 maths.
• Bridging courses are offered to help participants develop the necessary knowledge.

Note:

The program fees are not provided in the text.