HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

You will develop your expertise in the evaluation and use of essential research tools,as you design and conduct your own study into a relevant contemporary health and social care issue.

Notions of health, how need is assessed or underpinned, the concepts and techniques of health promotion and education are all explored. Practical skills will be developed in how to encourage positive behaviour change using evident and integrated approaches, addressing structural and personal barriers to change.

This module will enable students to develop their understanding of legislation and social policy as it relates to public health and social care, including the development of the Welfare State and the historical and current political dimension of this. It will go on to explore epidemiology, including infectious diseases and their control, enabling students to understand the behavioural, social and environmental impact of these in society/societies.

Enhancing the foundations for your health and social care career, emotional intelligence in the work place, reflective and critical practice, professionalism, managing yourself and others, utilising supervision and debriefs, team work and inclusion are all explored. Teaching and assessment of this module is closely linked to 200 hours vocational placement.

This module will develop your understanding and skills to enable you to provide effective coaching and advocacy work, either as part of a specific role or within your general health and social care practice. The aims, roles, techniques and challenges of this type of work will all be explored.

This module builds on the students understanding of lifespan development, and psychological and sociological influences on health and sickness. It focuses on understanding the pathophysiology of conditions, and the holistic impact this has on the individual, their family, and services. It explores the health and social care needs and how management of conditions may change over time from the perspective of the client, their family, and service providers. It will also introduce students to key theories and concepts, in order to structure and form well-reasoned strategies in managing acute and chronic illness.

You will develop a realistic awareness and understanding of the use and misuse of all illegal and legal drugs, the numerous treatment options, the social context of recreational and problematic drug use and related theory and policy.

This module will provide students with opportunities to develop their knowledge and understanding of intervention work in supporting individuals, families and households. It will be particularly helpful for students interested in the provision of 1:1 support for families and/or individuals. The lectures will explore different family structures, methods of assessment, interpersonal communication skills and intervention tools for the promotion of individual and family health and wellbeing.

From informally giving advice and information to a more in-depth addressing of emotional issues, counsellors support others in a wide range of capacities. You will develop an understanding of the use of counselling, its practicalities, the necessity of self-development and boundaries as well as essential skills.

Studying on this module you will develop your skills and understanding of leadership and management in health and social care settings. Each week you will undertake a task which will culminate in you to creating a leadership and management portfolio. These tasks will develop your skills, so that you become a more effective practitioner, better equipped to lead and manage in the current professional field.

This module provides students with an introduction and overview of offender rehabilitation and the core principles of offender management that underpin the offender's journey through the criminal justice system. It also explains interventions to motivate them to stop offending. This will include concepts of offender need, core principles of offender management and the practice of managing different offender groups

You will develop your knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with learning disabilities. You will gain an informed perspective on past and present issues and examine the policies and theory behind the service. You will learn strategies for supporting people with complex needs as well as the role and responsibilities of practitioners in leading and developing practice.

This module will raise your awareness of mental health issues within society. It will enhance your understanding of historical context and the development of policy and practice in relation to mental wellbeing.

You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge within a chosen area of the course and the related industry. Using your creativity, problem-solving abilities and data analysis techniques, you will communicate the application, management of research and appraisal of your chosen area under the supervision of an experienced tutor.

You will develop your independent learning, problem solving and analytical skills by choosing a particular area of the course and related industry to study in greater depth. You will be encouraged to integrate concepts and knowledge from previous modules and draw on wide range of academic and industrial resources, supported by a lecturer within personal tutorials.