This programme is designed for those working or wishing to work within the adult health and social care sector. This may include those working in a variety of settings such as dementia care, domiciliary care, drug and alcohol services and support services for those with mental health concerns. Roles would include dementia care specialist, domiciliary, drug and alcohol practitioners and mental health support practitioners. In line with the need for more integrated and collaborative working this will also include those working in NHS and the voluntary sector.
The Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care allows you to formulate robust links from theory to practice supporting you to become a compassionate and effective practitioner.
The unique features of this progrgamme will be developing a range of employability skills sought by the Adult and Social Care Sector, including developing resilience, reflective practice and reviewing legal and ethical issues that are pertinent to the sector.
The unique features of this programme is that it works in conjunction with a range of sector specialist that inform and contribute to the Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care.
Module Title Code Credits Optional?
Introduction to Academic Study SM4MD173 20 No
Reflective Practice and Professional Development SM4MD174 20 No
Legal and Ethical Practice SM4MD175 20 No
Quality Improvement SM4MD176 20 No
Policy and Legalisation in Health and Social Care SM4MD177 20 No
Safeguarding SM4MD178 20 No
Assessment Method Level 4
Coursework 80%
Exam 0%
Practical 20%
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Blackpool and the Fylde College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
We will also accept NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
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Phone:01253 504322
Email:admissions@blackpool.ac.uk
Phone:01253 504322
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