Course Overview
The fast-paced and changing healthcare sector is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK, with professional and proactive practitioners in high demand. Our Pearson HNC/HND in Healthcare Practice gives you the platform to pursue a rewarding career, for those with a strong desire to help others. The healthcare sector in England employs approximately 1.3 million people in a wide range of career paths and settings. This course opens the door to a career in healthcare and can lead to further specialist study, depending on your chosen career path. Our Pearson HNC/HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) provides you with a solid understanding of the healthcare environment in England, through a combination of work-based experience and practical study. You'll complete work experience in a health and social care setting, giving you the practical skills and knowledge to pursue a career in this rewarding sector. Studying our Pearson HNC/HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in many different healthcare careers. It will also prepare you for Undergraduate study in specialist areas such as health and social care or public health. For those already working in healthcare, it provides the opportunity to further develop your career through enhancing your skills, knowledge and understanding within your role. It will also help you plan a clear path into future healthcare roles.
Course Structure
Year 1 - HNC
Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice (Pearson-set Project)
Developing Operational Management Skills for Healthcare practice for England
Changing Perspectives in Public Health
Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health and Social Care Services
Year 2 - HND
Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project)
Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-Centred Practice
Managing Quality in Care Environment
Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments
Human Resource Management for Healthcare
Global Health and Wellbeing
Project Management for Healthcare
Learning Outcomes
Understand the healthcare environment and healthcare systems in England
Develop professional principles and values in health and social care practice
Apply law, policy and ethical frameworks in healthcare settings
Implement evidence-based practice in healthcare management
Manage quality and improvement in healthcare environments
Develop person-centred care approaches
Lead and facilitate change in healthcare settings
Apply project management skills in healthcare contexts
Course Benefits
Work-based experience in a real healthcare setting
Develop practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge
Prepare for further specialist study in health and social care or public health
Enhance career prospects in healthcare management
Gain recognised Pearson qualifications (HNC/HND)
Build a network within the healthcare sector
Develop transferrable skills applicable across multiple healthcare careers
Support career progression for those already working in healthcare
Career Opportunities
Healthcare Manager
Care Home Manager
Practice/Clinic Administrator
Patient Services Coordinator
Health and Social Care Supervisor
Clinical Support Manager
Specialist Practitioner roles (with further study)
Progression Routes
- Top-up to Bachelor's Degree (additional 1 year)
- Master's Degree in Health and Social Care Management
- Master's Degree in Public Health
- Professional healthcare qualifications and registrations
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Level 3 qualification obtained in the UK (required if under 21 years old)
- GCE A Levels or equivalent
- 2 years of work experience
- GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics (Grade 4 or above recommended)
- Relevant work experience in healthcare or social care sector (preferred but not essential)
- Strong interest in pursuing a healthcare career
Additional Requirements
- Interview required - to assess motivation and suitability for healthcare
- OPT Test B2 (English language proficiency test)
- 350-word essay on 'Why I want to work in healthcare' or 'My experience with healthcare'
Tuition and Fees
Deposit
25% - 25% of tuition fee required upon acceptance to secure your place
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
Scholarships can cover up to 30% of the tuition fees.
Accreditation
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals