Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health and Social Care - Thames Valley University

Aug 13, 2008

Institution: Thames Valley University
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University

Course Overview

This Foundation Degree has been specifi cally designed to enable individuals working in health and social care settings to achieve Assistant Practitioner status. There is a balance between taught elements and facilitated learning in your own workplace.

Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods):

Level 4 :

Sources of Information for Essays, Assignments and Research (SEARCH)
Using Evidence in Health and Social Care
Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
Relationship Management
Information and Communication Technology
Developing the Assistant Practitioner Role: Work-based Learning

Level 5

Exploring Leadership
Concepts of Health
Social Research Methods
Project (40 credits)
Enhancing the Assistant Practitioner Role: Work-based Learning

Assessment:

A wide variety of assessment tools are used. These include: academic essay, literature review, written reports, folder of evidence and ‘Blackboard’ exercises.

Progression Route:

On completion of the FdSc the student will be eligible to enrol for the BSc (Hons) Degree in Health Studies (Level 6), and also enables a one year exemption from the three year preregistration nurse training.

Career progression: Assistant Practitioner, progressing to Registered Practitioner on completion of a further two years of study on nurse registration programme.

Graduate status on completion of Level 6, leading to post-graduate opportunities (specialist/ advanced practitioner).

Entry Requirements:

Literacy and Numeracy (Level 2 or above)
Good communication skills

Students will also be considered based on how their professional/work/life experience demonstrates their ability to engage with the nature of the programme and work at Level 4.

Programme Details:

Start Date: September
Location: Reading Campus
Study Options: 2 years, part-time
Fees: To be confirmed

Enquiries and how to apply:

Contact: TVU Learning Advice Centre
Tel: 0800 036 8888
Email: learning.advice@tvu.ac.uk
URL: www.tvu.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N/A