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- Access to Higher Education
- Professional Diploma
- Degree Pathways
- Employability Skills
- Partnership Programmes
- Study Online
- Study in the UK
- EC Reading
- International Students
Your Future Starts Here
- Courses
- Access to Higher Education
- Professional Diploma
- Degree Pathways
- Employability Skills
- Partnership Programmes
- Study Online
- Study in the UK
- EC Reading
- International Students
- …
- Courses
- Access to Higher Education
- Professional Diploma
- Degree Pathways
- Employability Skills
- Partnership Programmes
- Study Online
- Study in the UK
- EC Reading
- International Students
Pathway to a professional career in health and social care
Extended Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care (240 credits)
In partnership with our Associate College, Liscademy
About the Qualification
The qualification has been created to develop and reward the 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 programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.
Duration
12 months (online)
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum 17 years old.
- English Requirement: IELTS 6.0 or IGCSE English Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills English.
- Academic Requirement (one of the following):
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (60 credits) or
- Access to HE Diploma in Healthcare Professions (60 credits) or
- 2 A Levels, or
- Other level 3 qualification (60 credits)
Mandatory Units
- Academic Study Skills for Health & Social Care (20 credits)
- Communication for Health & Social Care (20 credits)
- An Introduction to Healthcare Policy (20 credits)
- Reflective Practice (20 credits)
- Managing People in Health & Social Care (20 credits)
- Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health (20 credits)
- Principles Underpinning Health & Social Care (20 credits)
- The Management of Quality in Health & Social Care (20 credits)
- Research Project (40 credits)
- Partnership Working in Health & Social Care (20 credits)
- Working with Service Users with Complex Needs (20 credits)
Degree Progression
Level 6 Degree Top-up:
- University of Derby - BSc. (Hons) in Integrated Health & Social Care
- University of South Wales - BSc. (Hons) in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care Management
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
In partnership with our Associate College, Liscademy
About the Qualification
Mandatory Units:
- An introduction to Health and Social Care
- Communication for Health and Social Care
- Promoting Health in the Population
- Person-Centered Care
Optional Units (choose 2):
- Understanding Diabetes Care
- Understanding Stroke Care
- Understanding Dementia Care
Duration: 6 months (online)
Entry Requirements:
- At least 16 years old.
- IELTS 6.0 or IGCSE English Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills English
About Us
Egraduate College is a UK-based higher education provider offering affordable, career-focused pathway programmes from Level 3 to Level 7. Through blended learning and global university partnerships, we empower students to progress towards recognised degrees and meaningful employment. We are committed to expanding access to quality education worldwide.
Accreditations
Egraduate College Reading (EC Reading) is accredited by ASIC (Accreditation Services for International Colleges and Universities).
Our courses lead to internationally recognised qualifications awarded by UK Awarding Organisations - Laser Learning Awards, Institute of Commercial Management and Qualifi.
Contact Us
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Forbury Square
Reading RG1 3EU
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1182287360
E: study@egraduatecollege.com
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