Unit Overview Unit 1: Health and Social Care Context and Principles

Objective: Gain an understanding of the national, legal, and ethical frameworks that govern health and social care, with a focus on adult social care.

Core Topics:

Structure and organisation of health and social care services
Policies and regulations in adult social care
Legal obligations in adult social care
Values, ethical conduct, and professional responsibilities

Unit 2: Supporting Individuals in Adult Social Care

Objective: Develop essential skills and knowledge to effectively support individuals within adult social care settings.

Core Topics:

Importance of clear and effective communication
Person-centred and personalised care approaches
Ensuring safety in adult social care
Professional practices in care delivery

Unit 3: Health and Ill-Health

Objective: Understand the key concepts related to health, illness, health inequalities, and major health issues.

Core Topics:

Theoretical models and definitions of health and ill-health
The social context of health and illness
Public health and health promotion strategies
Utilising health data and research for decision-making

Unit 4: Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care

Objective: Learn how to plan, implement, and assess personal and professional growth in health and social care.

Core Topics:

Career pathways within the sector
Importance of continuous personal and professional development
Creating and following a development plan
Supporting others in their professional growth

Unit 5: Resource Management in Health and Social Care

Objective: Explore the requirements and methods for managing resources effectively in health and social care environments.

Core Topics:

Legal, regulatory, and funding requirements
Resource prioritisation and allocation
Procurement and resource utilisation
Using technology for effective resource management

Unit 6: Managing People in Health and Social Care

Objective: Gain insight into leadership and management models and learn how to effectively manage people within health and social care settings.

Core Topics:

Theories of leadership and management
Building and managing successful teams
Human resource management practices
Employment requirements and constraints in health care

Unit 7: Managing Finance in Health and Social Care

Objective: Develop financial management skills, with a focus on decision-making using financial data in health and social care.

Core Topics:

The regulatory and economic landscape of health care finance
Financial management strategies
Utilising financial data for informed decision-making
Ethical considerations in financial decision-making

Unit 8: Managing Improvement and Change in Health and Social Care

Objective: Understand how to manage quality, promote improvement, and handle change in health and social care services.

Core Topics:

Quality management techniques
Achieving continuous improvement
Principles of change management
Tools and theories for supporting change

Unit 9: Public Health and Health Promotion

Objective: Build a solid foundation in public health principles and health promotion practices.

Core Topics:

Concepts and principles of public health and promotion
The development and evolution of public health
Current policies and practices in public health
Emerging challenges in public health

Unit 10: Sociological Context of Health

Objective: Explore the sociological factors influencing health and illness.

Core Topics:

Sociological perspectives on health and illness
The impact of social inequalities on health outcomes
Health rights and responsibilities
Using demographic data in health and social care

Unit 11: Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care

Objective: Understand current issues affecting health and social care and their impact on service provision.

Core Topics:

Contemporary health and wellbeing challenges
Socioeconomic, political, and cultural factors affecting health care
The impact on health and social care services
Government and regulatory responses

Unit 12: Research Project in Health and Social Care

Objective: Develop research skills essential for conducting studies in the health and social care sector.

Core Topics:

Research principles and methodologies
Conducting literature reviews
Using health data and research in practice
Completing a research project

Unit 13: Support Needs in Health and Social Care

Objective: Gain an understanding of common health conditions and their management in health and social care.

Core Topics:

Characteristics and symptoms of various health conditions
Effects on individuals and families
Diagnosis and treatment options
Managing care for individuals with health conditions

Unit 14: Supporting End-of-Life Care

Objective: Learn the knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and provide end-of-life care.

Core Topics:

Relevant legislation and national guidance
Factors influencing end-of-life care
Approaches to end-of-life care provision
Managing conflicts and ethical dilemmas in end-of-life care

Unit 15: Use of Assistive Technology

Objective: Develop knowledge of how assistive technology can support independence in health and social care.

Core Topics:

Range and application of assistive technologies
Meeting individual needs with technology
Health and safety considerations
Ethical and legal aspects of assistive technology

Unit 16: Supporting Positive Behaviour in Adult Health and Social Care

Objective: Learn how to identify and manage challenging behaviour in adult health and social care environments.

Core Topics:

Understanding challenging behaviour
Positive behaviour support techniques
Functional assessment and intervention strategies
Reducing restrictive practices in care

Unit 17: Providing Information, Advice, and Guidance

Objective: Gain knowledge and skills necessary to provide accurate and effective information, advice, and guidance in health and social care.

Core Topics:

Principles of delivering information, advice, and guidance
Providing accurate and relevant information
Addressing specialised information needs
Overcoming barriers in communication and guidance provision

Unit 18: Management and Administration of Medicines in Social Care Settings

Objective: Understand the regulations and best practices for the management and safe administration of medicines in social care settings.

Core Topics:

Regulatory framework and relevant guidance
Best practices for medicine management
Safe administration of medications
Procedures for addressing errors or incidents

Level 4 HND in Health and Social Care