QUALIFI - Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care course syllabus.

Category: Health-and-Social-Care

Level: Intermediate

The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programmes is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Learning Outcomes

Analysing, synthesising and summarising information critically
The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.
An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
Circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment
To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

The QUALIFI Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care course certificate has Indefinite validity.

It is recommended that you check with your course tutor for information on QUALIFI - Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care refresher courses and their recommended frequency or the next step qualification.

The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care programme aims to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector. This qualification provides a specialist work-related programme of study that provides breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding, along with practical skills required in the health and social care sector. Furthermore, we look to develop the team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for industry.

Entry Requirements
Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
Learners who have spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop
Learners seeking further professional development and gain work related skills and know-how.

Units
Academic Study Skills
Communication for Health and Social Care
An Introduction to Healthcare Policy
Reflective Practice
Managing People in Health and Social Care
Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.

Qualifi Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care