Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care PT

Course Code:	AAA0120;	Day:	Weekdays
Attendance:	Higher Education	Time:	TBC
Start date:	9th September 2013	Fee:	Year 1: £4,000.00 Year 2: £4,000.00
Duration:	2 years	Campus:	Baltic Campus
Requirements:	An interview is required, references are required and a CRB check is required.

Course overview

Course Overview

Suitable for any adult 18 years and over who wishes to go into a professional role in Health and Social Care Services including Social Work and Nursing.  The Course is set over 2 years, 2 evenings a week which are usually a Tuesday and Thursday 5pm till 9pm.

The Foundation Degree covers the first 2 years of a full degree course with the final year being undertaken at Sunderland University.

The course is fully accredited by Sunderland University.

 

The Entry Requirements

Evidence of Level 3 academic ability in an appropriate subject.

Evidence of vocational experience in an appropriate Health or Social Care setting.

 

Topics Covered include the following:

• Working in Health and Social Care Settings
• Working with Adults
• Lifecourse Approaches
• Psycho - Social Theory
• Dimensions of Health
• Care Planning and Assessment
• Qualitative Research Methods in Health and Social Care
• Quantative Research Methods in Health and Social Care
• Advocacy and Empowerment
• Health Improvement and Healthy Lifestyles

 

Assessment of Modules 

All modules are assessed through essay writing, presentations, time constrained tests, multiple choice questionnaires and both group and individual work

 

Entry requirements

How to apply

You can register your interest for this course online, or call 0191 490 2246 or email start@gateshead.ac.uk.