Diploma in Health and Social Care – MQF Level 5, 120 ECTS

This qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector.

Key Information

Campus Level Format
Domain Academy Diploma Live Webinars
Duration Pace Fees
24 months Part Time € 7,000 (EU Students)
Application Deadline Start Date Assessment
Sept 2023  Oct 2023 Assignments & Exams

About this Course

This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 5, with 120 ECTS. This qualification has been created to develop and reward the business health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their management and care capabilities within the health and social care sector.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Diploma in Health and Social Care course, the learner will :

  • Analyze, synthesize and summarize information critically
  • Read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
  • Apply subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
  • Recognize the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
  • Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
  • Have the capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, assemble arguments in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists
  • Use skills and knowledge which will enable individuals to meet changing needs
  • Demonstrate knowledge in circumstances, whether within their own area of employment, or through promotion to a supervisory or management position, or to adapt to changes in the health/social care environment
  • Motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.

Awarding Body

This qualification is awarded by QUALIFI. 

Entry Requirements

Applicants should :

  • some ability and possess qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
  • some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop;
  • learners seeking further professional development and gain work-related skills and know how.
  • In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required.

If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.

Assessment Mode

Assignments and reports, group projects, and portfolios, presentations, case studies, examinations and a business research project at the end. In order to successfully complete the course a minimum of a pass must be obtained in the assessment of each Module.

Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode

This programme will be delivered in English via Live online webinars The Diploma in Health and Social Care is delivered through a combination of seminars, discussions.

Course Funding Schemes

This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme

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    - Course: Diploma in Health & Social Car

    - MQF/EQF: 5

    - MQF ECTS: 120

    - UK ECTS: 240

    - Mode of Learning: Live Online Webinars

    - Pace of Learning: Part-Time

    - Assessment: Assignments & Examinations

    - Fee EU Students: €7000

     

    Course Outline Year 1

    Module 1 

    Academic Study Skills (10 ECTS)

    The aim of this unit is to enable you to develop the necessary skills and understanding to study effectively within higher education. This will enable learners to acquire the necessary reflective and critical thinking skills required to achieve individual learning potential.

     

    Module 2 

    Communication for Health and Social Care (10 ECTS)

    The aim of this unit is to develop the learner’s awareness of different forms of communication used in health and social care settings and its importance for effective service delivery.

     

    Module 3 

    An Introduction to Healthcare Policy (10 ECTS)

    The aim of this unit is to develop your awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy. Evaluation of healthcare policy will allow learners to examine what are the key contemporary issues for those making policy, providers and those receiving support.

     

    Module 4

    Reflective Practice (10 ECTS)

    This unit is designed to introduce the learner to reflective practice in all its forms. Reflections on practice and in practice are important concepts in health and social care and feed into the idea of self -development linking theory to practice.

     

    Module 5

    Managing People in Health and Social Care (10 ECTS)

    The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace.

    In this unit learners will investigate the processes involved in the management of individuals in the health and social care workplace and how to facilitate change in the organisation.

    MSociology: Concepts in Health and Ill Health (10 ECTS)

    The aim of this unit is for learners to gain an understanding of sociological concepts of health and ill health and their application to care practice in health and social care. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of the nature of contemporary society and its influences on the perception of health and ill health.Learners will explore how society is structured in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, social class, family and households and its impact on health and wellbeing.

     

    Year 2

    Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care (10 ECTS)

    All Health and Social care professionals have professional codes of conduct. The aim of this unit is to develop understanding of the values, theories and policies underpinning health and social care practice and the mechanisms that exist to promote good practice within the sector.

    The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care (10 ECTS)

    Quality is an essential component of health and social care services and a concept with many different interpretations and perspectives. The aim of this unit is for learners to develop an understanding of different perspectives on health and social care service quality and how it is evaluated in order to empower and involve users of services.

    Research Project (10 ECTS)

    This unit aims to develop the learner’s skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a small pilot investigation of direct relevance to their higher education programme or professional development.

    Partnership working in Health and Social Care (10 ECTS)

    The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop an understanding of the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care.

    Learners will explore the nature of partnership on three levels. First they will examine partnerships with users of services that empower individuals to make informed decisions and encourage independence. Second they will consider partnerships between different professionals within health and social care and explore inter-agency working. Finally, learners will investigate organisational partnerships and examine different ways of joint working.

    Working with Service users with Complex Needs (10 ECTS)

    The aim of this unit is to help learners to understand issues of health, disability and illness and how health care professionals can empower those with complex physical and mental health needs to determine their own care.

     

    Materials included in the Course Fee:

    - Tuition

    - Course Materials

    - Assessments

    - Certification upon successful completion of the course

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