Level 5 HND in Healthcare Professions

Higher Education

Course Overview

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions’ is a two-year BTEC course that will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in various healthcare settings. You'll learn anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and other essential healthcare topics. You'll also gain practical experience through placements in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities.

**To apply for this course please contact Vicki Quilter on 01256 306489 or via email at vicki.quilter@bcot.ac.uk**

Course Content

Course units include:

Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
Principles of Health Education
Effective Healthcare Practices Using Maths
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research
Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
Planning Care in Practice
Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Longterm Heath Conditions
Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others
End-of-Life Planning and Support
Optional - Supporting Mental Health

The units within the qualification have been drawn from the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice (Healthcare Assistant Practitioner). They have been edited in response to stakeholders' feedback, including employers and education providers. Professional bodies were consulted and engaged with the original qualification development. We are very grateful to the employers, education providers, and other individuals who have generously shared their time and expertise to help develop this qualification from the existing HND in Healthcare Practice (Assistant Practice), and those who have supported the final iteration of the Higher Nationals in Healthcare Professions’ Support for England:

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Mid and South Essex Hospitals Group
Liverpool NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospital Southampton
Warrington & Vale Royal College
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Liverpool College
East Sussex College
Sunderland College
ICON College of Technology and Management.

Entry Requirement

A successful learner for this HE program will require one or more of:

A level 3 qualification in Healthcare
GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above
Access to Higher Education
Related work experience
An international qualification of the above

Assessment

Assignments
Presentations
Assessments both practical and theoretical
Work placements

Where does this course lead to

The HND is a highly respected qualification that will open up many doors for you. You could eventually work as a nurse, midwife, physiotherapist, or occupational therapist. You could also work in a variety of other healthcare roles, such as healthcare assistant, health visitor, or social worker.