Health, Wellbeing and Social Support FdSc

This module is 60-credits at level 4 and incorporates the work-based learning element of the programme. The idea with this module is that you should be able to demonstrate how the learning from the theory modules that you study, links to your practical work. You do this by demonstrating your achievement of the competencies detailed in the work-based portfolio.

The purpose of the work-based portfolio is to provide a framework for you to record and demonstrate progress and achievements during the first year of your Foundation Degree or your Certificate in Higher Education. You will also complete a work-related care study that is specific to your work role or area of interest.

This module runs over three days in the first few weeks of the programme. You are introduced to the skills required for academic study including IT skills, academic writing, study habits, searching literature and using evidence.

You examine legislation and national and local policy related to safety in the workplace and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals. You explore the importance of working in a safe environment, monitoring risks to the individual, including actual and potential harm and abuse, and reviewing health and safety in the workplace.

Understand and apply psychosocial theories and factors influencing lifespan development and subsequent care needs. Explore psychosocial constructs such as family, culture, community, care needs, stereotyping, changing societal norms and values and the relevance to health and social policy and care. You examine data sources to explore the changing nature of the UK population, socio-economic influences on policy and service provision.

You expand your knowledge and skills to enhance the quality of care delivered. You develop as an independent learner being able to take a critical and analytical approach towards the integration of theory into practice; using an evidence-based approach within the immediate health and social care context of your role. Module content includes leadership, justifying the rationale and purpose of core skills involved in practice, critical analytical reflective practice/skills, effective decision-making, extending scope of practice, supervision and support of self and others, professional conduct and accountability, analysis of service improvement tools and techniques, and quality assurance measures and tools. Service user perspectives on care experiences are explored throughout.

You to explore health promotion and education for maintaining and enhancing health. You consider a range of influences through a variety of teaching and learning strategies.

The module aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of service users and carers, and the support and services required to promote positive outcomes for individuals in health or social care. The module provides students with an opportunity to further develop knowledge and understanding of the needs of service users in a specific client group. Students will gain an overview of the range of support strategies, interventions and resources available for a variety of care needs.

Students will critically analyse how 'need' is defined and how perceptions are influenced and change over time. The health and social care/support needs of individuals will be investigated together with the way legislation, organisations and services can holistically support individuals and, where relevant, their informal carers in their daily lives.

This module introduces you to the process of research appraisal. You will also look at the benefits of evidence-based practice and current policy influencing the development and delivery of healthcare.