Health and Social Care (HSC) Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
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Location Location
This course is delivered through work-based Southwark
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Children and Young People’s
learning primarily in your own workplace and
LSBU at Whipps Cross or Southwark campus for Duration
Health and Social Care
orientation to the university and course. 2 years (full-time)
Workforce (Clinical Assistant
Duration Start date
(Offender Care)
2 years (full-time) September
Practitioner)
Start date Number of places
September and February 20
Health and Social Car Health and Social Car
Course description 3. To develop the necessary
Number of places Simple timetable information
Course description Progression routes to further/
The course is intended for those who competencies to undertake your
20 1 day a week in university
This one or two year course focuses graduate study
4 days a week at workplace
work as Clinical Assistant Practitioners role skilfully
Simple timetable information
on a number of issues connected with The course has two exit points with
within the Children and Young People’s 4. To enable you to reflect upon
A mix of work-based learning and days on site How to apply
Primary Care in both custodial and both academic and vocational: after
Workforce in a range of health and your own performance and other
at the University, small group tutorials and web- Via employer (Prison / PCT partnerships)
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community criminal justice settings. The one year with the Certificate of Higher
based information.
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(HSC)
social care settings. It incorporates professional roles, in order to
(HSC)
You may be rotated through suitable practice LSBU code
course aims to take a health promoting Education, and after completion of the
the key frameworks for competence contribute to the development
placements (according to individual need). 3252
view of offenders and custodial full course leading to the Diploma of
development, e.g. Knowledge and Skills of the service environments, encouraging students to Education. Both levels have equivalent
How to apply Course Contacts
Framework core dimensions in a health 5. To support your own personal and
Secure agreement and support from your Warren Stewart
view their role from a multi-disciplinary vocational qualifications which match
care setting. professional development.
employer initially as your work place will need to warrense@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8474
perspective. In this respect offenders grades under agenda for change. Both
demonstrate that appropriate mechanisms exist
are viewed as part of a broader, criminal function as stand alone qualifications
to support you. Course Units
You must normally be in suitable Career opportunities
The following will normally be required: Year 1
justice offender pathway. or can be used as a stepping stone
employment in the children’s workforce An important aspect of the Children
– Identification of a practice mentor and effective – Learning for Effective Delivery in Health
to registered nurse training or the
in health or social care sectors. This is to and Young People’s Workforce
supervision in the work place and Social Care
Much of the learning takes place in BSc Health Studies/BSc Health and
– Access to IT enabling an interface with LSBU – Study Skills
ensure that practice competencies can Foundation degree is to provide people,
virtual learning environment as far as possible. – Anatomy and Physiology
the workplace via reflective learning Social Care.
be met within the units of study as the both within children’s services and
– Health and Well-being
strategies; student’s investigative
course progresses and is essential in a those outside but possibly interested in
LSBU code – The Social Context of the Public’s Health
skills are developed with the use of Professional contacts/industry links
3472 – Introduction to Long Term Conditions
programme driven by the achievement working within the children and young
– Developing Clinical Skills
problem-based teaching and learning The course has been reviewed and
of practice competence. As an existing people’s workforce, with an indication
Course Contact Year 2
activities. You will gain invaluable developed by a wide range of criminal
member of the children’s workforce of possible career progression routes.
Sue Mullaney – Care of the Vulnerable Person
experience of theoretical and clinical justice-based stakeholders including
mullansa@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8419 – Supporting People with Long Term Conditions
the course team can ensure that you
– Assessing the Needs of Families and Individuals
skills commensurate with National staff from PSC Newbold Revel, the
have employer support to access This Foundation degree prepares you to
Non-standard entry requirements – Understanding Substance Misuse
Occupational Standards, the Knowledge POA, Health Care Leads from a variety of
relevant practice experience and a work with children in many settings in
You must normally be in suitable employment in – Responding to Mental Distress and Learning
and Skills Framework and other relevant Prisons. There is a growing recognition of
the children’s workforce in health or social care Disability
practice mentor/assessor who has health and social care as well as to enter
sectors, and have IT and internet access at home – Specialist Practice Development
competency frameworks. You will gain (Foundation degree) qualified Assistant
the appropriate skills to assess your a number of professional routes. Each
or at work
a sound understanding of policies and Practitioner Status both within NHS and
competence. of the professional routes will require procedures and a broad range of other Criminal Justice settings.
Course Units
additional study dependent
Year 1 Semester 1
transferable skills relevant to the field
The aims of the course are: on professional body requirements.
– Study Skills
of study. Recent guest lecturers
1. To enable you to contribute to
– Development of Children and Young People
– Rima Chowdry (Metropolitan Police)
– Effective Communication with Children and
the improvement of outcomes Progression routes
Young People
Career opportunities Responding to Serious and Sexual
for children, young people, their to further/graduate study
– Promoting Welfare of Children and
The course offers participants the Assault
families and carers, within the Every This course can also lead to a
Young People
opportunity to consolidate or build on – Graham Skinner (Community Service
Year 1 Semester 2
Child Matters and National Service top-up degree designed specifically
– Reflection on Practice (single unit)
existing Health and Social Care skills Network), Mental Health Advocacy
Framework for Children and Young for this award which is currently
– Multidisciplinary and Partnership Working 1
(dependent on previous experience). within Criminal Justice.
People agendas in development.
– Assessing Children and Young People
This may enhance student’s professional
– Understanding and Supporting Transitions
2. To enable you to work with
Year 2 Semester 3
credibility within their organisation and For full entry requirements see pages
confidence across traditional health For full entry requirements see pages
– Anatomy and Physiology of Children
develop promotion prospects in service 252 to 253.
and social care boundaries 252 to 253.
– Developing Core Skills for your Role
and with other connected organisations.
– 1 Optional Unit e.g. Mentorship
– Reflection on Practice 2 (double unit)
Year 2 Semester 4
– Developing Specialist Skills for your Role
– Developing the Service
– Management and Leadership
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