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Health and Social Care Level 3 (QCF)

£530.00

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Description

Study options available

Home learning or study, distance learning, flexible study, supported study and professional workplace learning available. Study at home, at work or a mix of both, at a time and place that fits your personal needs.

Course description

The Health and Social Care Level 3 QCF course aims to equip learners with a better understanding of the social care sector.

This is the ideal course for individuals who would like to pursue a career in the Health and Social Care sector. Job roles on completion of the course include: Senior Care Assistants, Support Workers, and Key Workers in residential settings. In addition, domiciliary services and day services.

Please Note: a work placement of at least 50 hours is required to complete this option.

This is suitable for individuals who would like to develop their knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care industry. There is no previous learning knowledge needed to enrol on to the course making it easily accessible to anyone who would like to learn more about this very impotant subject area. However, you will find it useful if you already have some background knowledge of the industry.

Typical modules

Unit 1: The role of the Health & Social Care worker (2 credits)
Unit 2: Promote Communication in HSC Settings (3 credits)
Unit 3: Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs (5 credits)
Unit 4: Promote equality and inclusion in HSC settings (2 credits)
Unit 5: Principles of safeguarding and protection in Health & Social Care (3 credits)
Unit 6: Principles for implementing duty of care in HSC settings (1 credit)
Unit 7: Principles of infection prevention and control (3 credits)
Unit 8: Causes & spread of infection (2 credits)
Unit 9: Cleaning, decontamination and waste management (2 credits)
Unit 10: Move & position individuals in accordance with their plan of care (4 credits)
Unit 11: Support use of medication in social care settings (5 credits)
Unit 12: Support positive risk taking for individuals (4 credits)
Unit 13: Engage in personal development in health and social care settings (3 credits)
Unit 14: Promote person centred approaches in H & SC (6 credits)
Unit 15: Promote and implement health and safety in H & SC settings (6 credits)
Unit 16: Promote good practice in handling information in H&SC settings (2 credits)
Unit 17: Support individuals to access and use services and facilities (4 credits)
Unit 18: Support individuals to maintain personal hygiene (2 credits)

Support

You will receive the course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. Our partner organisation student support team are available for any queries that you may have whilst completing your course. You can be assured that unlimited support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

Start times

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with full tutor support.

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Investment

Investment figure shown above is fully inclusive of study material, support, awarding body registration costs where applicable. But excludes non on-line study material delivery outside of mainland England where applicable. VAT not applicable.

Stage payment terms available. No interest charged. Ask for details.

Email us for more information: support@durhamopenlearningcollege.co.uk or feel free to ring us on 0845 474 5005 for a no obligation advice and guidance session. We are here to help you choose the right course for you.