London School of Accountancy & Management - Care studies, NVQ, Health care

The GAPHSC
Structure & Modules
Validated by ILM

Learning outcome

The learning outcome of the course is to equip candidates for a career in any of the main areas of Health and Social Care, where you will be able to put your skills into practice. Your graduate destination is likely to be within the social care and advice firms.

Profile of candidate

The course is designed for individuals who wish to build on their existing social care skills whilst being introduced to a range of effective communication skills, group behaviour, social policy and practices, care environment and advisory skills, which will equip them with the relevant skills and knowledge to manage in a real world situation.

Programme objectives

Health and Social Care is a vast service sector undergoing rapid change, with new government initiatives giving it a higher profile than ever. Priorities on the healthcare agenda include being more responsive to patient needs, and preventing illness by promoting a healthy lifestyle. The focus in frontline health and social care is on giving service-users more independence, choice and control. These developments mean there is greater demand for well-trained and multi-skilled people across a range of rewarding employment opportunities.

To produce a workforce that is equipped to meet the growing demands of local and international Social Care.
To give a thorough understanding of the principles and theories of Health and Social Care.
To create awareness of current practice and an appreciation of the directions of current research in Social Care.

To empower students to adapt to a fast-changing Health and Social Care industry and secure effective employment upon graduation.

Course duration

The full-time version of the programme comprises 2 years of full-time study. At our School there are currently 2 intakes for the full-time version of the programme each year. The first semester begins in mid June. The second commences in mid January.

Each stage comprises 15 weeks of full-time study. In the certificate and diploma stages 12 weeks are reserved for instruction, self-study and in-course assessments. Also, in each of these stages a further 3 weeks are reserved for self-study and in-course assignments.

All courses are structured in such a way that students should be able to pass their examination at their first attempt. Classes consist of formal lectures together with practice in attempting past examination questions.

Upon completion of the relevant Diploma, students can gain advanced entry into various universities in the UK. For more information on the above programmes and on the School, write to:

LondonSAM
3rd floor
12-20 Camomile Street
London EC3A 7PT
t: 0207 623 8777
f: 0207 623 8778
e: training@londonsam.org.uk
w:http://www.londonsam.org.uk

Course Modules

Part 1

Introduction to Social care
Microsoft Office Application
Introduction to Health Care Management
Leadership and Team Working

Part 2

Work Psychology
Managing People
Social Care Policy and Practice
Advanced Health and Social Care

Part 3

Advanced Professional Development
Organisational Behaviour
Health Physcology
Challenging Behaviour

Part 4

Nutrition and Health Balance
Task Management
Health Care Law
People Resourcing

Assessment fees

There will be an assessment fee of £30 per paper chargeable during the semester exam/assignment submission. If there is a delay or late in paying the assessment fee then please note that this will incur an additional fee of £10 plus the assessment fee of £30 per module/assessment; however, there will be a grace period of maximum 2 weeks for late payment. The deadline for fee payable will be informed to the students in the induction or in the class room. There will be a separate form must be filled in.

The late fee will be payable except under extenuating circumstances; however, proof and written confirmation must be provided and the final decision will be made by the academic panel.

Validated and Approved by Institue of Leadership & Management

The Institute of Leadership & Management is the UK's premier management organisation. ILM partner with individuals and employers across the world to improve leadership and management performance through our flexible range of learning and development solutions. ILM's broad unit-based qualifications portfolio offers unrivalled choice and flexibility, enabling trainers to easily build and adapt programmes to meet different customers key development needs.

Dual Qualification

The syllabus aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, skills and techniques required by the modern professional.

The broad range of subjects is designed to ensure a depth of high quality, relevant knowledge which can be applied throughout your chosen career. Up on successful completion of GAPHSC, students will get exemption and may directly apply for ILM Membership.

Degree Progression

On Successful completion of the Graduate Advanced Programme in Health and Social Care programme, this qualification may help to gain entry to Final Year of Bachelor’s programme.