This is a Focus Awards Endorsed Qualification using their Focus on Quality Provision (FQP) Scheme, this exciting course equips students with the essential grounding to realise a bright future in the health and social care sector.
With a sharp focus on developing the knowledge and competences required to deliver effective and compassionate care, this course is perfect for those seeking to advance their careers or establish their own private practice.
As a student on this course, you’ll also be offered an incredible range of FREE extras to ensure you hit the ground running upon course completion, whether you want to seek employment or set up your very own private practice
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course contains 11 diverse and exciting units. These units are tailored to give students a solid grounding in the practice of health and social care, as well an as an in-depth understanding of the issues and subjects related to this field.
You’ll focus on core competences such as effective and compassionate communication with those in care. You’ll also explore a range of key elements and integrated disciplines, such as sociology, biology, nutrition, ethics and law. These areas underpin the understanding and treatment of those suffering from abuse, addiction and mental health issues, among other problems that will be covered in detail.
You will also study the impact and effects of legislation, and how it affects each and every one of us in almost every conceivable part of our lives. The caring professions have their own rules, regulations and legal compliance requirements to adhere to, and you will learn to interpret and understand these. Some examples include the NHS and Community Care Act 1990, The Suicide Act, The Children Act (1989 and 2004), The Childcare Act 2006, and diverse issues covered by legislation such as the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Human Rights Act.
Modules
Unit 1: Communication
Methods of Communication
Hearing Impairment
Factors that Support and Inhibit Communication
Non-verbal Communication
Factors Effecting Verbal Communication
Factors Affecting Written Communication
Factors Affecting Oral Verbal Communication
Communication Difficulties
Communication Barriers in Different Care Settings
Theories Relating to Communication
Unit 2: Promoting Quality Care
Rights and Responsibilities of Service Users
Children and Young People
Vulnerable Adults
Staying Safe
Facilitation of Access to Services
Value Systems
Physical Life Quality Factors
Psychological Life Quality Factors
Unit 3: Life Cycle & Disorders
Growth
Development
Life Expectancy
Factors Influencing Development
Genetic Factors
Unit 4: Theories of Development
Theories of Human Development
Psychodynamic Perspective
Biological Perspective
Humanist Perspective
Constructive Perspective
Behavioural Perspective
Social Learning Perspective
Language Acquisition
Theories of Personality Development
Evaluation of the Psychometric Explanation
Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment
The Application of Theories to Aid the Understanding of Human Behaviour and Development
Childcare and Education services
Day or Residential Care settings for Adult
Unit 5: Quality of Life
Psychological factor
Conflicting Quality of Life Factors
Unit 6: Nutrition
Guideline Daily Amount (GDA)
Eating Disorders
Psychological
Biological
Social
Unit 7: Addiction
Addiction
Unit 8: Abuse
Staying Safe
Abuse and the Law
Sexual Offences Act 2003
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill 2003
Rights of Victims
Unit 9: Mental Health
The Concept of Mental Health
Definition of Mental Health
Attitudes to Mental Disorder
History of Mental Illness
Definition of Mental Disorders
Major Symptoms and Causes
Schizophrenia (Greek meaning to split the mind)
Depression
Bipolar Affective Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Anxiety Disorder
Specific Phobias
Alcoholism
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Alzheimer’s
Obesity
Autism
Causes of Mental Illness
Genetics
Biochemical Factors
Socio-Environmental Influences and Life Events
Physical Influences
Post Natal depression or Post-Partum Depression
Societal Influences
Drug Related Disorders
Social Deprivation
Effects of Mental Illness
The Cost to Society of Mental Ill Health
Approaches of Treatment – Preventative and Coping Strategies
The Medical Model
Chemotherapy (Drugs)
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
Psychosurgery
Behavioural model
Systematic Desensitisation
Aversion Therapy
Behaviour Modification
The Cognitive Model
Modelling
Family Therapy
Psychoanalytic Approaches
Complementary Therapies
Exercise
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Setting Goals and Monitoring of Progression
Personal Goal Setting
Positive Coping Strategies
Regular Exercise
Healthy Diet
Caffeine/ Tannin
Relaxation Techniques
Sleep
Stress Management Techniques
Biofeedback
Support for Individuals with Mental Health Issues
Mental health practitioners
Music therapists
Charities Supporting Individuals with Mental Health Needs
The Empowerment of Service Users
Unit 10: Social Care Provision
Treating People Well
Practical Skills
Knowledge
Social
Emotional
Care Plans
Barriers to Care
Rights and Responsibilities of Service User
Social Services
Unit 11: Legislation
NHS and Community Care Act 1990
The Mental Health Act
The Mental Capacity Act
The Children Act 1989
The Children Act 2004
Every Child Matters
Childcare Act 2006
United Nations Convention in the Rights of the Child 1989
The Disability Discrimination Act
Race Relations Act 1976
Career Prospect
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate endorsed by Focus Awards and a diploma from Cambridge Open College. Focus Awards is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB), and offer endorsements of courses that meet their high standards of quality and consistency.
In addition, this course will help you hone valuable transferable skills, including communication, literacy and organisational skills. You’ll also gain the key competences required to deliver compassionate and effective care to others.
These skills are ideal for transitioning into further study and for starting or progressing your career. Whichever route you choose, our professional support will equip you with everything you need to achieve success.
If you choose to seek employment, you can avail of FREE CV appraisal and employment tools, such as advice on interview preparation. And, if you choose to set up your own practice or work for yourself, we will even provide you with a FREE business website, along with a FREE domain and hosting. We are committed to your long-term success.
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Key points for this course:
This is a fully supported home study course supported by your own tutor
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You have 12 months to complete your course
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This exciting course equips students with the essential grounding to realise a bright future in the health and social care and covers a range of topics including Communication, Promoting Quality Care, Life Cycle & Disorders and many more.
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