Health and Social Care (HSC) Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
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Location Location
East London Southwark
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Health and Social Care
Duration Duration
Mental Health Practice
2 years (full-time) 2 years (full-time), 4 years (part-time)
(Palliative Care)
Start date Mode of study
September Part-time
Number of places Start date
20 September
Health and Social Car Health and Social Car
Course description Students completing the course will
Simple timetable information Number of places
Course description Career opportunities
This is a new role developed in response be trained to fulfil the requirements
Full-time – combination of University attendance 15 to 20
This course is intended for non- This course will enable students to
and work-based learning
to clinical need and the government of a member of staff working at Band
Simple timetable information
professionally aligned mental health improve their skills and knowledge in
strategy relating to improving end of life 4 within the NHS Agenda for Change
How to apply One full-time week at LSBU and then one study
care workers, currently in support their current post. It can also provide
day a week
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care for adults. The programme framework.
Direct to LSBU
worker roles or their equivalent in health a pathway to further study, including
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(HSC)
is designed to equip health and social
(HSC)
LSBU code How to apply
and social care settings. The course studying for a professional qualification
care support workers with a range As Foundation degrees are a relatively
3430 Via South London and Maudsley Training
focuses on work-based learning to in nursing or social work.
of palliative care skills to enable them new development within health and
Department
enhance knowledge and skills in mental
Course Contacts
to assist in the ongoing assessment, social care, employers supporting these
Amanda Young LSBU code
health practice. Progression routes
review and monitoring of patient’s who programmes will need to develop a
youngaj@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 5949 3429
to further/graduatee study
require end of life care across a range of workforce strategy that encompasses On this course, you will be encouraged This course can lead to entry to
Course Units Course contact
conditions. these new roles.
Year 1 Course Director
to reflect on your own practice and professional education in nursing or
– Study Skills Clive Simpson
to take an evidence-based approach social care. Students may also be able
The skills gained will enable the assistant For full entry requirements see pages
– Learning for Effective Delivery in Health simpsocq@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8008
to care. You will gain a sound to access a range of other courses from
and Social Care
practitioner to work within protocols 252 to 253.
– Anatomy and Physiology Non-standard entry requirements
understanding and knowledge of a the post-registration portfolio.
to recognise and respond to changing
– Communication and End of Life Issues Applicants must be working in a mental health
range of issues relevant to your work in
symptoms and refer appropriately if
– Health and Well-being setting
mental health care including factors that Professional contacts/industry links
– The Social Context of the Public’s Health
patient management situations change
Year 2 Course units
impact on mental health, interventions This course is provided in partnership
that need more skilled advice.
– Developing Skills and Competence Through Year 1
to improve mental health, legal and with South London and Maudsley
Work-based Learning – Study skills
policy frameworks. Foundation Trust, one of the largest
– Issues of Grief, Loss and Bereavement – The Social Context of the Public’s Health
As patients needing end of life care
– Assessing the Needs of Families and Individuals – Therapeutic Use of Self*
mental health trusts in the country.
are found in all care environments,
– Working Together in Health and Social Care – Working with Severe and Enduring Mental
You will also work with other
it is envisaged that these assistant
– Therapeutic Approaches in Palliative and End Health Problems 1*
Foundation degree students to gain For full entry requirements see pages
of Life Care – Anatomy and Physiology
practitioners will be employed in a
– Supporting the Development of Self and Others – Health and Well-being
a broader appreciation of health and 252 to 253.
range of settings that will include acute,
– Promoting Positive Lifestyles*
health care as well as developing sound
specialist palliative care, community,
Year 2
study skills.
– The Care Environment: A User Focused
home and social care settings.
Approach (double unit) *
– Working with Severe and Enduring
– Mental Health Problems 2 (double unit) *
– Care of the Vulnerable Person
– Working Together in Primary and Social Care
– Supporting the Development of Self and Others
– Specialist Practice Development
*Units marked with an asterisk are mental health
practice specific units; other units are shared with
students undertaking other Foundation degrees
in health and social care.
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