Health and Social Care (HSC) Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
FdSc
Location Location
Southwark Southwark
FdSc
Public Health Practice
Duration Duration
Exercise, Physical Activity
2 years full-time 2 years (full-time)
Start date Start date
and Health
September September
Number of places Number of places
20 20
Health and Social Car Health and Social Car
Course description – Provide competent advice
Simple timetable information How to apply
Course description Progression routes to study
This course is designed to embed – Support and advocacy for those
One day a week, complemented by work-based Direct to the Programme Leader
This course is a two year programme On completion of this course, students
learning around a portfolio of competencies
a public health culture in those who wishing to improve their health
LSBU code
of study aimed at: will have achieved a qualification which
are already in suitable employment and well-being
How to apply 3005
1. Health Practitioners working with is aimed at supporting their personal and
in relevant settings such as: – Guide individuals to appropriate
Direct
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service users who would benefit from professional development at nationally
Course contact
e
(HSC)
– Health trainers agencies and facilities to help them
(HSC)
LSBU code Sandie Woods
an exercise and fitness regime recognised levels. At this point students
– Help-line advisors in voluntary improve their health, and support
3611 Programme Leader
2. Fitness and exercise instructors may conclude that have achieved their
or non-statutory organisations health improvement activities
woodss3@lsbu.ac.uk – 0208 539 5522 ext 5011
who work with clients where health academic ambitions, or they may wish
Course contact
– Support/link workers e.g. smoking and projects.
Dr. Elena Schmidt Entry requirements
and wellness would be enhanced to progress their studies further towards
cessation
Course Director 1. Prospective students will already be in
by an exercise program. the award of Bachelors degree.
– Local government leisure, community Career opportunities
schmidte@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8404 employment in an area suitable to achieve
the competencies prescribed within the
development or regeneration staff Because of the many different roles and
Gill Hunte programme of study. Applicants should be in
This programme of study is designed Students exiting from this award can
– Housing Officer or Community settings of the public health workforce
Course Administrator employment in an area determined by the exit
to develop the knowledge skills and progress to either a BSc (Hons) Health
Liaison Officer the Foundation degree can be seen
hunteg@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8050 role and award
competencies of students to work Studies award through the Faculty of
2. All applicants should demonstrate numeracy
– Pharmacy assistants and other private as a stepping stone for progression
Non-standard entry requirements and literacy appropriate to the demands of the
across fitness industry and health Health and Social Care CPD framework
sector roles relevant to public health. into more senior practitioner/supervisor
Applications are welcomed from those working programme
sectors to support patients/clients to or the BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise
roles. For the health sector it will be
within a public health environment, who do not 3. Applicants must demonstrate motivation to
increase their levels of exercise/physical Science in the Faculty of Engineering,
have academic qualifications, and are looking to study, an understanding of the process of study
The programme is focused on seen to support those working at bands
progress their career. and possible implications of embarking on this
activity. Science and Built Environment.
developing the knowledge, skills and 4 or 5 on the Career Framework.
course
competencies of those who work in
Course Units 4. Any offer of a place on this programme
Students will be able to perform Professional contacts/industry links
Year 1 will also be subject to successful interview,
relevant settings, supporting clients Professional contacts/industry links
8 Core units completion of Criminal Record Bureau and
a variety of roles which include: Working with employers is central to the
and communities to improve and Foundation degree graduates would
– Study Skills medical checks and production of a signed
– Using motivational interviewing work of the University and key to this
enhance their health, or those who be registered at Health Service Band
– Health and Lifestyles statement of support from employers.
– Plan, prepare and communicate programme. All students embarking on
– Introduction to Public Health
work in the health and social care 4 level or the equivalent in other
– Working with Groups Course units
effectively objectives, activities this programme will be employed either
sector, whose work is to maintain a settings. Managers are encouraged
– Health and Well-being 1 Level S unit, 15 credits
and delivery methods that are in the fitness industry or the health
client’s health and well-being. With to consider the development of the
– The Social Context of the Public’s Health 7 Level C units, 105 credits
appropriate to service users needs, risk sector. The practice-based staff are fully
– Effective Communication and Health Education 8 Level I units, 120 credits
a strong focus on work-based practice, roles these individuals will undertake
– Reflective Practice
stratifications, conditions, and goals engaged in supporting students and
students are supported by a designated after completion of the programme.
Year 2 Year 1, Semester 1
– Engaging with the wider community participate in course boards.
mentor/supervisor/practice educator,
Core units – Basic Study Skills (Level S)
and delivering effective exercise and
– Facilitating Behaviour Change – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
identified to support you in achieving Additional notes
– Communities and Community Development (Level C)
physical activity programmes that Local steering groups, including
the learning outcomes associated with If you are employed by a Primary Care
– Project Planning in Health Promotion – Health and Lifestyle (Level C)
increase participation and promote employers, ensure the implementation
aspects of the programme. In addition, Trust in London, you may be eligible
– Working Together in Primary and Social Care – Social Policy, Sociology and Psychology (Level C)
retention. of the curriculum in practice in the
– Collating, Managing and Using Information Year 1, Semester 2
the programme includes study-based for funding. Please contact Dr. Elena
– Management and Leadership – Exercise and Physical Activity I (Level C)
following ways:
activity and reflection about work-based Schmidt (schmidte@lsbu.ac.uk)
– Developing Skills and Competencies through – Rehabilitation Therapy 1 (Level C)
Career opportunities – Practice is quality reviewed and
practice, outside of the work setting to discuss the matter further.
Work-based Learning (Double Unit) – Effective Communication and Health Education
It is anticipated that different sectors feedback provided
(Level C)
at the University.
– Working with Groups (Level C)
will use this award in a variety of – Mentors/supervisors/practice
For full entry requirements see pages
Year 2, Semester 3
different ways. For the fitness industry educators participate in evaluation
Students will be appropriately educated 252 to 253.
– Facilitating Behaviour Change (Level C)
this will be seen as a stepping stone for and feedback
– Exercise and Physical Activity II (Level I)
and trained to:
– Rehabilitation Therapy II (Level I)
progression into more senior physical – Employers participate in course
– Plan, prepare and communicate
– Working with Pathology (Level I)
activity practitioner/supervisor roles. evaluation.
effectively objectives, activities,
Year 2, Semester 4
For the health sector this will be seen
– Management and Leadership (Level I)
and methods that are appropriate
– Developing Specialist Skills for your role (Level I)
to support those working at Bands 4 For full entry requirements see pages
to client needs, conditions and goals
– Developing Skills and Competences through
or 5 on the career Framework. 252 to 253.
Work-based Learning (Level I-Double unit)
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