Programme Overview
The Diploma in Health and Social Care Management – Adult and Child Care provides students with an introduction to the principles of health and social care and their application to the support and wellbeing of adults and children. The programme is designed for students who are interested in understanding how health and social care services support individuals, families and communities.
Students will develop foundational knowledge of human development, adult care, child care, communication, safeguarding, health and wellbeing, person-centred care and care planning. The programme also introduces students to leadership and management within health and social care settings, enabling them to understand how effective care services are organised and delivered.
The programme is suitable for students who wish to develop a foundation in health and social care before progressing to further study in health and social care management, healthcare management, social care, childcare, community health or related disciplines.
Programme Aim
Introduce students to the fundamental principles of health and social care.
Develop an understanding of human growth and development across the lifespan.
Introduce the principles of caring for adults and supporting their health and wellbeing.
Develop an understanding of child development and the principles of child care.
Develop effective communication skills for health and social care settings.
Introduce safeguarding principles for children, adults and vulnerable individuals.
Develop an understanding of person-centred care and individual care needs.
Introduce basic principles of care planning and support.
Develop an awareness of leadership and management in health and social care services.
Prepare students for further study in health, social care and related disciplines.
Learning Outcomes
Explain fundamental concepts and principles of health and social care.
Describe key stages of human growth and development across the lifespan.
Explain the basic principles of adult care and support.
Describe the key principles of child development and care.
Demonstrate awareness of effective communication in health and social care settings.
Explain the importance of safeguarding children, adults and vulnerable individuals.
Describe approaches to promoting health, wellbeing and independence.
Explain the principles of person-centred care and individualised support.
Describe basic principles of leadership and management in health and social care services.
Apply basic knowledge of health and social care to simple case studies and written assignments.
Programme Structure
Semester 1
Introduction to Health and Social Care
Human Growth and Development
Principles of Adult Care
Principles of Child Care and Development
Communication in Health and Social Care
Semester 2
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Person-Centred Care and Care Planning
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Written Assignment
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