Healthcare Professions Support (HTQ)

The Pearson BTEC Healthcare Professions Support for England HND Level 5 is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) that has been approved against employer developed standards, also known as occupational standards.

Embark on a fulfilling career as an Assistant Practitioner, which is an indispensable component of the vibrant Health and Social Care Team. Elevated above healthcare support workers, Assistant Practitioners possess a profound understanding of factors influencing health, encompassing anatomy and physiology. This role is meticulously crafted to meet individual service needs, a culmination of localised employer initiatives.

Immerse yourself in diverse work activities, from comprehensive patient assessments to orchestrating care and mastering advanced clinical skills like catheterisation, wound care, and discharge planning. You will engage directly with patients, service users, or clients, providing top-notch, compassionate care, and acquire the fundamental skills, knowledge and values that are essential to thrive as an Assistant Practitioner. The opportunities are extensive – whether in cancer services, physiotherapy, mental health, social care, or diverse hybrid roles breaking free from traditional occupational boundaries.

During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND.

Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
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
Principles of Health Education
Effective Healthcare Practice Using Maths
Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Innovation and Improvement through Participatory Action Research
Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice
Planning Care in Practice
Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions
Team and Individual Leadership: Mentoring and Coaching Others
End of Life Care Planning and Support
Complementary Therapies in Healthcare Practice

You will also be required to complete 450 hours of work placement activities across the 2 years in a health and/or social care role providing direct care and support to service users. During this placement, you will require a supervisor in the setting who will direct and oversee your development, providing evidence for your portfolio. Therefore, it is advised that you are either employed or volunteering in this areas upon application.

Assessment is via course work which includes essays, reports, practical observations and presentations.

The assessment of Pearson's Higher National qualifications are criterion-referenced and you will provide evidence in the form of assignments, which are assessed against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.