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Social Care & Early Years

Healthcare Practice - Level 4 Higher National Certificate (Pearson)

Start Date: 15th September 2025
Code: PHFM01830

  • Higher Education
  • Full-time
  • Magherafelt
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Essentials

Duration: 1 Year Full-time
Start date: 15th September 2025
End date: 5th June 2026
Information Event: Yes

Course fees for each year.

  Year 1 Total Fee
Fee £1200 £1200

Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.


Course Content

During the course you will study 7 units (and complete an overarching Practical Learning Assessment and Development Portfolio- PLAD ) which can include the following:

  • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
  • Supporting the Individual Journey through integrated Health and Social Care
  • Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
  • Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health

This is a blended course, a proportion of the course will be delivered online and there will be workshops provided on campus. 

Access to computer facilities and suitable Wi-Fi is a requirement to undertake this course.

There will be workshops held throughout the year on campus, therefore applicants need to be prepared to attend classes on campus


Course Aims

To equip individuals with underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in the health and social care sector at supervisory or management levels or as a foundation to further study at degree level. It will be delivered by experienced staff who will provide a supportive and encouraging learning environment.


Special Features

The ability to apply theory to practice is an essential aspect of the course. Students must spend a minimum of 225 hours in placement in a range of care settings over the duration of the course. Failure to complete the necessary hours in placement will mean the course cannot be successfully completed. The course also involves educational visits to care settings, workshops and guest speakers.


Assessment Methods

Units will be assessed through essays, reports, portfolio, presentations, work placement visit and examinations.


22 Moneymore Road
Magherafelt
BT45 6AE
0333 034 8197

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