Syllabus:

Delve into LSET London’s Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (Fast Tracked), an exceptional programme meticulously crafted to enrich your proficiency in the health and social care discipline. This qualification is ideally suited for individuals keen to expand their knowledge and acquire skills pivotal in this vital sector, offering a route to attain a recognised certification. By integrating a blend of Level 4 and Level 5 modules, which accumulate to 240 credits—equivalent to the initial two years of an honours degree—the course lays down a robust foundation and advanced insights into health and social care management.

The curriculum is comprised of 11 compulsory units, delivering an all-encompassing exploration of health and social care themes:

• Academic Study Skills (20 credits, Level 4): Cultivates essential academic skills, fostering an ability to study effectively within higher education, including critical analysis and reflective thinking.
• Effective Communication in Health and Social Care (20 credits, Level 4): Focuses on diverse communication forms and their significance in ensuring effective delivery of health and social care services.
• Introduction to Healthcare Policy (20 credits, Level 4): Offers insights into the development of healthcare policies, their historical and contemporary impacts on service provision and practice.
• Reflective Practice (20 credits, Level 4): Encourages a deep understanding of reflective practice in professional development, linking theory with practice.
• People Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits, Level 4): Examines strategies for the recruitment, management, and development of staff within health and social care settings.
• Health and Illness Concepts (20 credits, Level 4): Explores the sociological and psychological concepts of health and illness and their implications for care.
• Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care (20 credits, Level 5): Delves into the values, theories, and policies foundational to health and social care practice.
• The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits, Level 5): Investigates quality management in health and social care services, including evaluation and improvement strategies.
• Research Project (40 credits, Level 5): Provides an opportunity for in-depth investigation into a specific area of interest within health and social care, applying research methodologies to gather and analyse data.
• Partnership Working in Health and Social Care (20 credits, Level 5): Examines the importance of effective partnership working among professionals, organisations, and service users.
• Working with Service Users with Complex Needs (20 credits, Level 5): Addresses approaches to supporting individuals with complex health and social care needs, promoting independence and participation.