HND in Healthcare Practice

(Healthcare Management)

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma HND in Healthcare Management (Regulated Qualifications Framework RQF) with embedded level-4 HNC exit award

Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences offers this HND in Healthcare Management course with the approval of Pearson BTEC. The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the HND Health and Social Care sector.

BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding in the sector.

Learners are attracted to these strong vocational programmes of study that meet individual progression needs either into employment or further study for a degree or professional course.

Awarding Body

Level of Course: HND is a Level 5 qualification (equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree). There is an embedded level-4 exit qualification, the HNC

Number of Credit Hours: Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have completed at least 240 + credits. On completion of HNC, the student will have completed at least 120 + credits

Study Mode: Full-Time

BTEC Higher National Certificate (1 Year): The HNC is a level-4 qualification delivered over one year. The HNC is an embedded component of the HND; however, it can be taken as a stand-alone qualification. If a student opts to take the HNC, the student would be eligible for a Higher National Certificate after successful completion of a minimum of 8 modules

BTEC Higher National Diploma (2 Years): The HND is a level-5 qualification delivered over two years, the first year at level 4 and the second year at level-5. If a student opts to take the HND, the student would be eligible for a Higher National Diploma after the successful completion of a minimum of 16 modules

Attendance: Full-time students are required to attend 21 hours per week in term time

Workload: An average of 8-10 hours of home study time per week for this programme is recommended

Exemptions: No exemptions are allowed for this programme

84% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.

84% of students were satisfied overall with their course.

85% in work / doing further study 15 months after the course.

Data for Health Care Practice (Healthcare Management) (Full time) at Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences Limited

Restrictions on Learner Entry:

The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for learners aged 18 years and over.

Start Date

New intakes each: January/April/September

Total Course Duration

2 years

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in Healthcare Practice, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to further specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study.

On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the healthcare sector through:

» Entering employment » Continuing existing employment » Linking with the appropriate Professional Body » Committing to Continuing Professional

Development (CPD) » Progressing to university.

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant health and social care-related courses, for example:

» BSc (Hons) in Management Studies (Health and Social Care) » BA/BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care

» BA/BSc (Hons) in Health Studies

» BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing » BSc (Hons) in Public Health

After completing a Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate or Level 5 HND in Healthcare Management, students may progress directly into employment.

Course Contents/Description

Mandatory Core Units

» Unit 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care » Unit 2 Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice

» Unit 3 Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care

» Unit 4 Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set

Project) » Unit 18 Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project) » Unit 19 Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred

Practice

Mont Rose College recruits students of good achievement from all educational backgrounds. Proven previous exam results are the main criteria for admission to Mont Rose College. International (Tier-4) students also need to show English language competence to secure admissions. The following criteria must be met in order to secure admission to Mont Rose College. » A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or related subject) » A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English » Other related level-3 qualifications » Access to a higher education certificate awarded by an approved further education institution

» Work experience in the Health and Social Care Sector is desirable. » An international equivalent of the above » Centers may wish to consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning » A current enhanced DBS Certificate – should not have a criminal background which might prevent them from working with young people or vulnerable adults

Entry Requirements

THE AWARD IS MADE UP OF 14 UNITS:

Mandatory Specialist Units

» Unit 10 Developing Operational Management Skills for

Healthcare Practice

» Unit 17 E ective Reporting and Record-keeping in

Health and Social Care Services

» Unit 23 Managing Quality in Care Environments » Unit 25 Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments » Unit 29 Human Resource Management for Healthcare

Optional Units

» Unit 9 Anatomy and Physiology for Health and

Ill-Health

» Unit 32 Team and Individual Leadership: Coaching and

Mentoring Others

English Language

In order for students to be successful on Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications, which are both taught and assessed in English, it is critical that they have an appropriate level of English language skills. The following clarifies the requirements for all centers when recruiting applicants on to new Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications. All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English can demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels identified below before being recruited to the programme: • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2

• PTE 51

• IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent Furthermore, international (Tier-4) students must show proof of English – language competence through success in an English test or background approved by UKBA. They should have a CEFR B2 level and above in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. European Union students should also have good exam results or a background in the English language.

On successful completion of the HND course, students can gain entry to the final year of an undergraduate degree course at any University in the UK, which accepts Pearson qualifications. They can also obtain admission into the university for a three-year level 6 qualification in professions related to Health and Social Care, including a qualification in social work. There is also an opportunity for progression in employment to take up a managerial or supervisory role within the sector. The tuition fee for the academic year 2022/2023, the tuition fee is £7,724 and applies to both the new and the continuing MRC students. For some students, the course is fully funded by the Student Loan Company https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company. This facility is only available for home (UK resident) students. To check your student finance eligibility, please get in touch with the finance team at E: studentfinance@mrcollege.ac.uk or T: +44 20 8556 5009 or visit Student Finance England website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance

Awarding Body Registration Fee: The Pearson fee for HND registration is paid by the College at the time of student enrolment.

HOW TO APPLY

Please download the application form from https://mrcollege.ac.uk/apply-online/. Complete and return it to Mont Rose College with relevant qualification documents, one suitable reference, and a copy of your passport via email and attached scanned document copies at admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk or by post to Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.

Study Location: Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.

WAYS TO APPLY

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