Health and Social Care (HSC) Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
FdSc
Location Location
Southwark and East London Southwark
FdSc
Health and Social Care
Duration Duration
Diagnostic Imaging
2 years (full-time) 2 years maximum, according to route
(Primary Care)
4 years (part-time) Full-time, in-service
Start date Start date
September September 2009
Number of places Number of places
Dependent on secondment from employers 20
Health and Social Car Health and Social Car
Course description There is a step off point at the end Course description Progression routes
This course will prepare you to work in of Year One, with successful students
Simple timetable information Simple timetable information
The Foundation degree scheme offers a to further/graduate study
1 day per week attendance at LSBU supported Continuous practice-based training plus one day
a Level 4 role as an assistant practitioner, awarded a Certificate of Higher
by 1 week block induction. The remainder of this per week in semester 1, one day per week in
flexible and adaptable, inter-professional On completion of a Foundation
working under the guidance of Education. Alternatively there will be
full-time education programme is delivered by semester 2
programme of training for the assistant degree, students may opt to progress
registered health care professionals, many opportunities to broaden your
work-based learning in the practice environment
e
workforce across a range of areas into undergraduate radiography
How to apply
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(HSC)
offering care and treatment to patients experience within the primary care
(HSC)
How to apply Direct to LSBU
including radiography. A Foundation training. They will undertake a bridging
and clients in a range of primary care sector of the NHS.
All candidates must be employed and nominated
degree provides a transferable programme which will enable credit
settings, for example, patient’s homes,
by a sponsoring organisation and selection LSBU code
qualification carrying academic credit transfer into level H (3) of the LSBU
is undertaken jointly with the employing 3095
clinics, General Practice surgeries, Progression routes
organisation.
which facilitates entry to undergraduate BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography.
mobile units, rapid response and step to further/graduate study
Course Contact
radiography training if required.
down services. After qualification you will be eligible
LSBU code Sophia Beale
Foundation degrees are built around Professional contacts/industry links
3091
bealesc@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8374
to study within the Framework for the premise of work-based learning Accredited by the UK College of
The programme is focused on Continuing Professional Development
Course contacts Non-standard entry requirements
where students are full-time, in-service. Radiographers.
developing skills and knowledge that can lead to, an honours degree
Angie Hack Students should be in employment in a support
Employers may seek financial support
hacka@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8336 worker or similar role, in a department of clinical
which will enable you to contribute or provide further in-depth awareness
radiology. In accordance with the principle of
for students through local Strategic Additional notes
to the planning, implementation and of certain aspects of care, or you
Non-standard entry requirements widening access there are no specific entry
Health Authorities. A department undertaking to support
evaluation of care programmes as may chose to pursue a professional
In accordance with the widening access requirements for the scheme. A study skills unit
a student on this programme should
principles there are no specific academic aims to develop a foundation of literacy and
well as supporting patients and their healthcare qualification. Advanced
entry requirements. Potential students must numeracy skills for students to enhance their
The FdSc in Diagnostic Imaging is a be aware that the commitment is
families to learn how to manage long standing entry to Diploma of Higher
demonstrate motivation for learning and an capability. Where students are being employed
framework rather than a course in significant since Foundation degrees
term conditions. The programme is Education (Nursing) is an option,
understanding of the possible implications of specifically to undertake the programme, the
the traditional sense. This means that are by conception, heavily work-
embarking on this course of study. Applicants University should be represented at the interview
predominantly work-based where however, potential candidates must be
should be in employment within the nominating stage.
employers or students can decide the based. The majority of clinical skills
you will be supported by a practice employed within the clinical setting’.
primary care organisation.
order and extent of options undertaken. development will take place in the
supervisor who will be a registered
Course Units
Importantly, the point at which students workplace supported by a structured
Course Units Year 1
health care professional. Professional contacts/industry links
Year 1 – Study Skills
can stop, or exit the programme, is support programme, a competence
Completion of this programme will
– Study Skills – Anatomy and Physiology
flexible, allowing the option to return portfolio and linkage to the University’s
Career opportunities allow students to be awarded the City
– Anatomy and Physiology – Health and Well-being
at a later stage to add on further clinical electronic virtual learning environment
– Developing Clinical Skills – Learning for Effective Delivery in Health and
At the end of the programme you will and Guilds Senior Award Licentiateship
– Introduction to Long Term Conditions Social Care
competences in accordance ‘Blackboard’. The clinical site must be
qualify with a Foundation degree and in Health and Well-being.
– Health and Well-being – Radiographic Science
with developing service need. prepared to implement the following:
be equipped with the necessary training
– The Social Context of the Public’s Health – Choice of 2 Work-based Units (see below)
– Learning for Effective Delivery in Health Year 2
and education to undertake the role Additional notes
and Social Care – Developing Skills and Competence in Work-
There is no expectation that a student – Clear arrangements for support and
of an Assistant Practitioner. This could If you would like to discuss this
Year 2 based Learning
must sign up to a full FdSc programme tuition for the student. Planned access
also provide an entry point to other programme or find out which Primary
– Care of the Vulnerable Person – Research Methods in Health and Social Care
at the start although the minimum to clinical experience appropriate
– Working Together in Health and Social Care (optional)
health care programmes leading to Care Trusts support the programme
– Supporting People with Long Term Conditions – Choice of 6 Work-based Units (see below)
requirement to enable practice as an to the training needs.
professional registration. please contact the course director,
– Assessing the Needs of Individuals and Families Work-based Units
assistant practitioner will be the full first – Effective departmental protocols
Angie Hack (details above).
– Palliative and End of Life Care or option from – Diagnostic imaging:
year leading to eligibility for a Higher to determine the working
Fd portfolio – The Chest
– Supporting the Development of Self and Others – Fluoroscopic Examinations
Education Certificate. arrangements, scope of practice and
For full entry requirements see pages
– Developing Skills and Competence through – Skeletal 1
lines of accountability for assistant
252 to 253.
Work-based Learning – Skeletal 2
Career opportunities practitioners.
– The Abdomen
– Imaging Procedures in the Operating
Participants undertaking this
– Theatre
programme will be equipped with the For full entry requirements see pages
– Nuclear Medicine
skills and training necessary to operate 252 to 253.
– Breast
– Cross Sectional (Computed Tomography)
as assistant practitioners in the NHS
– Magnetic Resonance Principles
diagnostic radiology service.
– Cross Sectional (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
– Diagnostic Dental Imaging
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