Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 Combined Diploma in Health and Social Care

Academic Study Skills

• Demonstrate evidence of personal and academic development.
• Identify relevant sources of evidence in order to develop reliable arguments.
• Interpret qualitative and quantitative data presented in research articles.

Communicating in Health and Social Care

• Identify key communication skills and explain how these are applied in a health and social care setting.
• Analyse the various factors which influence the communication process in health and social care.
• Discuss the benefits and challenges of information and communication technology (ICT) in health and social care practice.

An Introduction to Healthcare Policy

• Demonstrate an understanding of the significant historical and contemporary landmarks in healthcare provision in the UK.
• Discuss the theoretical frameworks, concepts and models in developing policy.
• Discuss the impact of previous and current healthcare policy upon service user groups.

Reflective Practice

• Identify and explain models of reflection used in health and social care.
• Develop the skills and knowledge required to plan for your personal and professional development.
• Produce a personal development plan identifying how you will develop the skills and knowledge required as a learner/practitioner of health and social Care.
• Discuss the links between theory and practice and how this can be facilitated.

Managing People in Health and Social Care

• Evaluate the processes for recruiting individuals to work in health and social care.
• Explain the systems for monitoring and promoting the development of teams working in health and social care.
• Analyse the process of change management and how to implement change successfully

Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health

• Describe the theoretical perspectives behind approaches to health and illness.
• Evaluate differing models of health used within health and social care.
• Discuss how social inequalities influence the life chances and health status of individuals

Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care

• Explain how principles of support are implemented in health and social care practice
• Evaluate the impact of recent government policy, legislation, regulation, codes of practice and standards on practice.
• Evaluate the theories that underpin the delivery of health and social care practice

The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care

• Critically discuss differing perspectives of quality in relation to health and social care services.
• Critically analyse, strategies for achieving quality in health and social care services.
• Evaluate systems, policies and procedures in health and social care services to improve quality.

Research Project

• Undertake a pilot research project which does not require ethical approval.
• Demonstrate the ability to formulate a research question.
• Critically evaluate research outcomes.

Partnership Working in Health and Social Care

• Explain philosophies and relation ships in health and social care working.
• Critically explore how to promote positive partnership working between users of services, professionals and organisations in health and social care.
• . Evaluate the outcomes of partnership working in health and social care.

Working with Service Users with Complex Needs

• Analyse different perceptions of health, disability and illness.
• Discuss how to promote the participation and independence of users of health and social care services.
• Evaluate how the design and review of services promotes and maximizes the rights of users of health and social care services.