About Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice

The role of healthcare support worker is fulfilling and increasingly challenging, and there are some exciting new roles emerging - particularly if you have the right qualifications and experience. The Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice will help you get ahead by developing the knowledge and skills needed to deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care. Youll also be in prime position to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise. This foundation degree course integrates theory with practice and meets the needs of healthcare support staff working in diverse settings. Youll have the opportunity to select from study themes such as health and wellbeing; mental health; long-term conditions; children and young people; and end-of-life care, all with a strong emphasis on enhancing the experience of patients/service users. You must have the support of your employer to study this course, as youll undertake the two work-based modules in your own workplace. The programme of study for this foundation degree is also offered as the Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (W16) . The diploma of higher education might be of particular interest to those living and working in Scotland.