Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice
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Certificate
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credits
Description
This certificate is for healthcare support staff. It integrates theory and practice and has a strong emphasis on learning in the workplace. You must be supported by your employer for the work-based element of the qualification. The certificate develops the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to underpin healthcare practice at Level 1. It offers you the opportunity to study the biological, social, political, ethical and psychological concepts relevant to healthcare practice. You will demonstrate progression in numeracy, literacy, IT, communication, cognitive skills as well as a range of practical skills and competencies.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
Although this Certificate of Higher Education provides no guarantee of promotion in the workplace, it is designed as the first step to prepare support workers for the role of Assistant/Associate Practitioner (Skills for Health, 2009) or student of nursing. Your employer will provide a work-based supervisor/mentor who will support and assess you in the workplace.
Following completion of this qualification, you may wish to pursue further study opportunities leading to, for example, a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice and ultimately an honours degree in health and social care or as a registered practitioner in your respective field of practice.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required modules you will be awarded a Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice and you will be entitled to use the letters CertHE (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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An undergraduate qualification in Health and Social Care.
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