FdA Health and Social Care

Key Facts

• This course includes work experience opportunities relevant to the job you want
• Personal and career development is a key part of the course during both years. You will be supported in meeting your personal goals
• The course has been developed in response to the changing needs of the health and social care sectors
• You will be equipped to address the particular health and social care needs of groups including disabled people of all ages, older people, young people, people and families affected by domestic abuse, minority groups including lesbian, gay and bisexual people, people in black and ethnic minority groups
• The course is delivered by academics across a range of disciplines and you will benefit from being part of a diverse community of practice

Course Content

Typical course content

In year one (level four), core areas covered include:

• Introduction to Health & Social  Care (20 credits)
• Communicating & Interacting in Health & Social Care (20 credits)
• The Historical & Socio-Political  Context (20 credits)
• Working with Vulnerable Groups (20 credits)
• Work Based Learning (40 credits)

In year two (level five), core areas covered include:

• Achieving Quality within Health & Social Care (20 credits)
• Research Foundations in Health & Social Care (20 credits)
• Working with Groups (20 credits)
• Equality & Diversity in Health & Social Care (20 credits)
• Work Based Learning (40 credits)

Career Opportunities

• Opens up opportunities for further study
• This course will prepare you for employment in specific areas within health and social care
• If you are already in employment the course will allow you to develop your existing skills and knowledge to progress within your current workplace

Course duration

Full-time

Two years

Part-time

Three years