The Level 4 units in the first year of the HTQ will provide students with a board introduction to the support professions found in the healthcare sector. •Law Policy and Ethical Practice L4 •Anatomy and Physiology L4 •Supporting the Individual through Integrated Health and Social Care L4 •Principles of Health Education L4Professional Practice L4 •Evidence Based Practice L4 •Professional Practice L4 •Effective Healthcare Practice L4 Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study and workplace learning and experience. Our Level 5 (year 2) units are designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas in healthcare and students will concentrate on nursing as a particular aspect of healthcare practice. Students will need to have access to relevant, suitable, and appropriate workplaces/placements before embarking on the unit of nursing. Units are: •Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research •Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice •Planning Care in Practice •Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions •Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others •End of Life Care Planning and Support •Nursing – Principles and Fundamentals of Practice By the end of Level 5 students will have developed a sound understanding of the principles of nursing in the healthcare sector and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. Students will be able to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field of nursing and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.
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A Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Professions' Support for England can lead into degree-level study. You could progress to a BSc in Health and Social Care, Nursing, or a related allied health profession. Some universities accept this qualification for direct entry onto Year 2 of a relevant degree. You might also consider a Level 6 professional qualification in healthcare management or public health if you want to move into a leadership or commissioning role.
