Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Unit Breakdown

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care

• Total Credits: 60
• Mandatory Units:
  1. Health and Social Care Context and Principles – 15 credits
  2. Supporting Individuals in Adult Social Care – 15 credits
  3. Health and Ill-Health – 15 credits
  4. Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care – 15 credits

Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

• Total Credits: 120
• Mandatory Units:
  1. Health and Social Care Context and Principles – 15 credits
  2. Supporting Individuals in Adult Social Care – 15 credits
  3. Health and Ill-Health – 15 credits
  4. Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
• Optional Units: Choose any four from the following options:
  • Resource Management in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Managing People in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Managing Finance in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Managing Improvement and Change in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Public Health and Health Promotion – 15 credits
  • Sociological Context of Health – 15 credits
  • Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Research Project in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Support Needs in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Supporting End-of-Life Care – 15 credits
  • Use of Assistive Technology – 15 credits
  • Supporting Positive Behaviour in Adult Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Providing Information, Advice, and Guidance – 15 credits
  • Management and Administration of Medicines in Social Care Settings – 15 credits

Adult Care Pathway: Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adult Care)

• Total Credits: 120
• Mandatory Units:
  1. Health and Social Care Context and Principles – 15 credits
  2. Supporting Individuals in Adult Social Care – 15 credits
  3. Health and Ill-Health – 15 credits
  4. Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
• Optional Units: Choose four units, ensuring at least one is selected from each category:
  • Leadership and Management:
    • Resource Management in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
    • Managing People in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
    • Managing Finance in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
    • Managing Improvement and Change in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Research:
    • Public Health and Health Promotion – 15 credits
    • Sociological Context of Health – 15 credits
    • Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
    • Research Project in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
  • Support Needs:
    • Support Needs in Health and Social Care – 15 credits
    • Supporting End-of-Life Care – 15 credits
  • Aspects of Support:
    • Use of Assistive Technology – 15 credits
    • Supporting Positive Behaviour in Adult Health and Social Care – 15 credits
    • Providing Information, Advice, and Guidance – 15 credits