HND

Health Care Practice

Description

The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a higher education qualification in the UK. The HND is the equivalent to the first two academic years of a full university degree. The HND Health Care Practice is a globally recognised course which enables students to start their career in the health and social care field. The candidates become masterful at identifying issues related to health promotion, health inequalities and health ethics. The areas of study incorporate public health, sociology, law and human services. In UK, the demand for graduates in this field is very high.

Career pathway

There is a wide range of career opportunities for graduates of this course, due to the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired. Some of the popular career paths for aspirants are health service, social work, health promotion, advice and guidance, counselling, community work, childcare or child protection, housing and occupational therapy, among others.

Work industries

The health industry is vast and offers many opportunities to graduates of this course, as the need for professionals in the social care field is dramatically increasing. Jobs are found in all organisations within this industry, like local authorities, the NHS or charities. The HM Prison and Probation Services is also a major employer. Additionally, there are positions available in education for graduates of this course.

Skills achieved

The most important skills acquired through this course are the interpersonal skills, much needed to build rapport with patients or clients, communication, working under pressure, time management and organisational skills. But problem-solving, resilience and a non-judgemental attitude are also imperative.

Next Course Available After Graduation

Upon completion, the student has the possibility to continue their studies with a one-year top-up degree course and gain a bachelor’s degree.

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HND

Health Care Practice

Description

Career pathway

Work industries

Skills achieved

Next Course Available After Graduation

Type: Foundation Degree

Duration: 2 Years

Level: RQF Level 4-5

Timetable: Weekdays / Evenings / Weekends

Intake: September / January / April

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