Planit


Health and Social Care

Open University in Scotland

Content

This diploma develops your critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice, which is essential in today's fast-changing care sector. Health and social care professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed. Through your studies you’ll develop the skills you need for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll also gain an understanding of how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Computer and internet access required.

Progression Routes

This diploma is applicable to a wide range of health and social care careers in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors.

Start Date

October, February

Qualification

DipHE

Study Method

Distance and Flexible learning

Course Length

Flexible

Faculty

General

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

8

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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