Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

Program Overview

The University of Bolton's Certificate of CPD in Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care is a professional development course designed for individuals working in the health and social care sector. Combining face-to-face, online, and work-based learning, the program provides a comprehensive understanding of the human body's systems, their functions, and how they contribute to life. Students gain academic skills, develop observation and practice competencies, and enhance their ability to provide high-quality care.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The University of Bolton's Certificate of CPD in Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care is a short professional development course designed for individuals working in the health and social care sector. The program aims to develop academic skills and provide a comprehensive understanding of the human body's complex systems, their functions, and how they contribute to life. It explores the systems of the human body and examines key conditions and diseases that arise when these systems malfunction.

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning and competency. These methods include:

• Written Case Study Essay: This assessment requires students to demonstrate their understanding of basic anatomy and physiology through a written case study.
• Competency Assessment in Observation Skills: This assessment combines coursework and portfolio elements to evaluate students' understanding and application of observation skills for blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and temperature.
• Competency Assessment in Practice: This assessment evaluates students' ability to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world practice settings.

Teaching:

The program employs a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face, online, and work-based learning components.

• Face-to-Face Sessions: Theory sessions are delivered at the University or in practice settings on a dedicated study day each week.
These sessions include lectures, group activities, demonstrations, and utilization of the clinical skills lab.
• Online Learning: Students engage in online learning activities, such as completing workbooks and participating in online discussions.
• Work-Based Learning: The program emphasizes learning through work, encouraging students to reflect on their practice and apply their knowledge in their workplace.

Careers:

The program provides students with fundamental skills and knowledge in anatomy and physiology, enhancing their ability to provide high-quality care to service users. It also equips them with academic and study skills that can support further study at the university level, such as a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care.

Other:

• The program emphasizes the importance of effective record-keeping in health and social care practice.
• Students have access to the University's purpose-built health and research facilities, including the Clinical Simulation Suites.
• The program is taught one day a week and involves a significant amount of practical and work-based learning.
• The University of Bolton has a long history of providing high-quality health and social care courses, with over 30 years of experience in meeting the needs of the sector.
• The teaching and research team has extensive professional experience in health and social care and strong links with the social care sector, the NHS, and various voluntary and charitable organizations.
• Students may be eligible for financial support from their employer or self-funding options.
• The program requires students to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before starting their studies.