Foundation in Health and Social Care
Program Overview
The Beta College Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work in the healthcare industry. The program covers personal and professional development, effective communication, introduction to health and social care, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and effective handling of healthcare information. Graduates are qualified for roles such as support workers, senior support workers, administrators, receptionists, and care assistants.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- The Beta College Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is meant to give learners the fundamentals of knowledge, experience, and abilities in healthcare provision.
- The program qualifies students to work as support workers, senior support workers, administrators, receptionists, or care assistants in the health and social care industry.
- It enables students to achieve national occupational requirements
Outline
Unit Code:
HCFP 301
Unit Name:
Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
- This module covers personal growth and reflective practice, as healthcare professionals have a duty to maintain their skills and competence through ongoing learning and reflection on their practice.
Unit Code:
HCFP 302
Unit Name:
Effective Communications in Healthcare Settings
- This module aims to equip students with the communication skills needed in healthcare settings; including non-verbal, spoken, written, and information technology.
Unit Code:
HCFP 303
Unit Name:
Introduction to Health and Social Care
- This module familiarizes students with roles in health and social care, such as maintaining health and safety, and protecting the rights of those in their care. It emphasizes the importance of data security, confidentiality, and the potential for discriminatory behavior.
Unit Code:
HCFP 304
Unit Name:
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Health and Social Care Settings
- This module provides learners with the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion so they can work effectively and inclusively in the Health and Social Care environment.
Unit Code:
HCFP 305
Unit Name:
Effective Handling of Healthcare Information
- This module deals with concerns like confidentiality and ethical behavior in the storage and use of information. Further, it emphasizes sound practices in recording, storing, sharing, and accessing information.
