Jan 2024 Preparing for HE

The aim of this module is to prepare you for studying at degree level. You are encouraged to develop a questioning approach, to structure an argument, to write academically, and to avoid plagiarism. You are introduced to the study skills needed for successful learning within a higher education environment. You will be supported to work autonomously as well as together in a community of practice to develop your own knowledge and skills and support the development of their peers.

Jan 2024 Working with Individuals, Groups and Organisations

The intended aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the variety of client needs within the health and social care sector. This module will explore and examine a wide range of client groups and investigate the skills required to successfully meet individual needs. The ideas surrounding effective multi- agency and inter-agency working will be explored, alongside the learning of how we as practitioners can demonstrate a range of personaland communicative skills when working with both service users and other colleagues/agencies.

Jan 2024 Introduction to Social Sciences in Health and Social Care HSWB03

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the social sciences and their relevance to health and social care. The module will explore key concepts, theories, and methods in sociology, psychology, and anthropology, and how they can be applied to health and social care practice. Students will explore how social factors, such as gender, race, class, and culture, shape health experiences and outcomes

Becoming a Professional

The main aim of this module is to develop students understanding of working as a professional within their chosen discipline. Students will explore the importance of professionalism within the world of work, the core skills that support professionalism and develop an understanding of the ethical and legal principles surrounding the chosen professional.


Introduction to Mental Health and Well-being HSWB06

The aim of this module is to introduce and develop students’ knowledge and understanding of mental health practice in health and social care settings.

Students will explore the principles and perspectives of mental health and well-being and their impact on the individuals, family members and carers.

Students will also explore therapies, the relationship between mental and physical health and the changing nature of provision for mental health and well-being.


Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Practice HSWB05

This module aims to allow students to examine individual prejudices and biases and explore the judgments we as humans make about one another within society. The underpinning theories relating to discriminatory behaviors and the practices applied within work settings will be studied to ensure that all children, young people, and adults have access to the same opportunities. The legislation relating to discrimination and individual rights will be explored, and the policies that are derived from these laws also be explored, with a particular focus on their application in practice.

 


Preparing for Higher Education

The aim of this module is to prepare students for studying at degree level. They are encouraged to develop a questioning approach, to structure an argument, to write academically, and to avoid plagiarism. Students are introduced to the study skills needed for successful learning within a higher education environment. Students are supported to work autonomously as well as together in a community of practice to develop their own knowledge and skills and support the development of their peers

Induction and Registration Weeks

Working with Individuals, Organisations & Groups

The intended aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the variety of client needs within the health and social care sector.

This module will explore and examine a wide range of client groups and investigate the skills required to successfully meet individual needs. The ideologies surrounding effective multi- agency and inter-agency working will be explored, alongside the learning of how we as practitioners can demonstrate a range of personal and communicative skills when working with both service users and other colleagues/agencies.

Introduction to Social Sciences in Health and Social Care HSWB03

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the social sciences and their relevance to health and social care. The module will explore key concepts, theories, and methods in sociology, psychology, and anthropology, and how they can be applied to health and social care practice. Students will explore how social factors, such as gender, race, class, and culture, shape health experiences and outcomes.