Pearson
Level 4
QN: 610/5301/6
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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Health and Social Care Practice
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1260 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
20 Units
Guided Hours
1260 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Addressing Inequalities in Public Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the factors that contribute to current public health issues in own nation.2.
- Explain the different levels of public health intervention.3.
- Review national strategies aimed at reduction or prevention of disease.4.
- Explore the role of healthcare professionals in preventing and controlling the spread of disease.
2
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Visual System and Optics of the Eye
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the anatomical structures of the eye and their roles in visual function.2.
- Explain the structure and function of the visual pathway, the pupillary light reflex, and cranial nerves with a role in the visual system.3. Distinguish the optical properties of the eye and errors of refraction.4.
- Discuss the pathophysiological mechanisms, clinical and practical aspects of disorders affecting the visual system.
3
Applied Human Development and Behaviour
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review how understanding theories of human development better informs practitioners.2.
- Assess various influences on development through childhood and adolescence.3.
- Describe how practitioners take into account the impact of life events in adulthood to provide support to adult service users.4. Consider your practice in assisting a service user or group through a significant life event.
4
Applying Governance Frameworks in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore governance frameworks in relation to own placement area.2.
- Describe the application of governance frameworks in relation to own placement area.3.
- Explain how governance frameworks can improve the experience of those who use or access the services.4. Research own sector organisations that consult with membership or public about their governance frameworks.
5
Applying Science in Healthcare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explore the interrelationship between healthcare science services and the health and wellbeing of individuals.2.
- Explain how scientific principles are applied in practice.3.
- Apply frameworks of good scientific practice in relation to own setting.4.
- Demonstrate mathematical principles in the delivery of care.
6
Caring for People with Dementia
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of dementia.2.
- Explain factors that can impact on interactions and communication with individuals with dementia.3.
- Contribute to the provision of dementia care services which are underpinned by a person-centred approach.4.
- Reflect on the challenges involved in implementing services which maximise the rights and choices of individuals with dementia.
7
Changing Perspectives in Public Health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Review the timeline of the development of public health from historical antecedents through to contemporary practice.2.
- Examine the influence of public health research and policy on current practice in public health.3.
- Contribute to the implementation of an aspect of current public health strategy within own local community.4.
- Explore the roles of public health agencies in promoting practice and strategies aimed at health improvement.
8
Community Development Initiatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the characteristics of community development.2.
- Explore approaches to effecting social change through community development.3.
- Describe the processes involved in effective community development.4. Engage with a local community development initiative.
9
Compassionate Care and Values-based Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion necessary to facilitate effective relationships with others.2.
- Discuss the principles of values-based practice.3.
- Develop skills needed to deliver person-centred care.4.
- Demonstrate how reflective self-awareness leads to effective personalised care.
10
Developing Leadership Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the skills required of leader in relation to own placement or workplace.2.
- Apply theories to the development of own leadership skills.3.
- Reflect on own leadership qualities in relation to the skills required of leaders in own placement or workplace.4.
- Develop an improvement action plan for an area where you lead an element of service.
11
Developing Professional Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Implement a ‘preparing for placement’ plan from own portfolio to ensure smooth transition to placement learning.2.
- Record reflections on own placement experience throughout the placement duration.3.
- Produce a portfolio of validated evidence of consistent competent level appropriate practice throughout the duration of placement.4.
- Discuss ways own portfolio demonstrates completion of professional learning goals/objectives.
12
Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the structure and function of organs and systems within a healthy human body.2.
- Examine the physiological interrelationship between body systems in maintaining good health.3.
- Explain how physiological mechanisms and measurements are affected by ill-health.4.
- Contribute to appropriate care-based interventions that reduce risks to health and meet an individual's physiological needs.
13
Evidence Based Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the purpose of audit, quality improvement and research in informing evidence-based practice in own field of care.2.
- Examine the processes involved in doing an audit, a quality improvement project and a research project to inform evidence-based practice in health and social care.3.
- Explore the concept of co-production to underpin quality improvement and research activity in health and social care.4.
- Develop a quality improvement plan embedding co-production principles.
14
Foundations of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology for Ophthalmology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain the levels of organisation of the body, life processes and homeostasis.2.
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of each major body system.3.
- Explain the optical properties of the eye and errors of refraction.4.
- Explain the principles and core concepts of the sociology of health and illness.
15
Introduction to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Pathways
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain how cancer develops and spreads in the body.2.
- Examine oncology related to specific cancers.3.
- Describe the diagnosis and treatment pathway for people with specific cancers.4.
- Identify health professionals’ roles in the cancer pathway.
16
Planning and Supporting Community Led Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the concept of community cohesion.2.
- Describe how different community-led activities can be supported.3.
- Explore stages in developing a strategy to raise funds for a community led activity.4.
- Reflect on own performance in supporting a community-led activity towards developing community cohesion.
17
Planning Care in Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Examine the influence of theoretical models and practical methods of assessing planned care/episodes of care in the workplace.2.
- Demonstrate involvement in care plans/plans for an episode of care in the workplace to meet desired outcomes for individuals.3.
- Review the benefits of planning person-centred care/episodes of care in the workplace.4.
- Reflect upon the impact of the planning of care/episodes of care on practitioners, individuals, family and carers in relation to own practice.
18
Sociological Perspectives in Caring Practice
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe social factors that can influence people’s vulnerability to inequalities.2.
- Explore sociological approaches used in the supporting professions.3.
- Review how sociological approaches are applied to address issues of poverty, social deprivation and inequality in own country.4. Compare sociological approaches to caring practice in different nations.
19
Teamwork and Communication
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify communication skills needed to facilitate effective relationships with others.2.
- Evaluate own role within the interprofessional team.3.
- Demonstrate increased self-awareness leading to identification of strategies for continuing development.4.
- Discuss strategies which can be used to build own resilience.
20
Working in High Quality Adult Residential Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the functions of the adult residential care services.2.
- Justify the need for continuously improving services within adult residential care services.3.
- Explain how you have applied inclusive person-centred care in adult residential services.4.
- Contribute to the provision of high quality adult residential care services underpinned by best evidence based practice.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5301/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2025