HNC Healthcare Professions Support for England

This university-level course provides comprehensive training for individuals aspiring to work within the healthcare sector. Students develop essential skills preparing them for various positions such as healthcare assistants, medical secretaries, or administrative support staff in hospitals, clinics, or care homes.�

The HNC Healthcare Professions Support for England course will run in collaboration with the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Institute of Technology (SoTSIoT). This course is taught by experienced industry professionals and will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to work in a range of health and allied health fields, both in the NHS and in private or social care settings.The course is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning.�As part of this course, you will be required to complete a minimum of 225 hours of work experience within a health and/or social care setting of your choice, either as an employee or in a voluntary capacity. This placement experience is a mandatory requirement of passing the Level 4 course and allows you to apply the theories and concepts of learning within the classroom to the practices and realities of a workplace.The course promotes and instills the values and skills required to work within a healthcare field. During the year you will study seven modules which could include law, policy and ethical practice, professional principles and applied anatomy and physiology.During the year you could study seven modules which include�law, professional principles, physiology and psychological�perspectives in health. Placements include community care�settings, hospitals, care/nursing homes and hospices.The units you will cover on this course could include:Health EducationExploring mental healthProfessional principles and values in health and social care practiceFundamentals of evidence-based practice in healthcareSupporting the individual care journey through integrated health and social care

You will be assessed in many forms including written assignment work, project work, presentations, group work and practical based assessments. The Level 4 qualification has a minimum credit value of 120 credits. There are five mandatory core units totalling 75 credits and three specialist units totalling 45 credits.

Typically, you will need a relevant Level 3 qualification and hold a minimum GCSE English at grade C (4) or above OR industry experience. All students will be interviewed and assessed individually

After successful completion of your HNC you could progress to an undergraduate study programme at university such as nursing or social work. You will also receive advice and guidance on applying to study at university for a BA (Hons) degree. Alternatively, you can progress directly into employment in roles such as a senior community support worker or healthcare support worker.