Program Overview

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HND in Healthcare Practices (Healthcare Management)

The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Healthcare Practice course helps students develop into adaptable professionals who can meet the demands of the fast-growing healthcare sector. It aims to enhance their academic skillset for better prospects in progressing further into higher education.

Course Overview

The HND in Healthcare Practice course is designed to provide students with the practical knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to be successful in a future healthcare career. This course is designed by Pearson, who is known across the world for training and development that leads to brighter futures all over the world.

Course Details

• Intakes: January, March, June, September
• Duration: 2 years
• Awarding Institution: Pearson
• Delivery: Weekdays/weekends/evenings
• Locations: Dubai
• Fees: AED 40,000 per year

What Will You Achieve?

This HND in Healthcare Practice course equips students with valuable skills, industry knowledge, and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global health and social care environment. Students will learn and grow in a formative learning environment that helps them develop skills in an environment that feels like a real workplace.

Career Opportunities

The course provides students with the skills, experiences, and insights needed to succeed in a wide range of healthcare careers, including:

• Healthcare support and assistant roles in a range of settings
• Nursing assistant/auxiliary roles
• Care navigation, planning, and assessment roles
• Roles in public health, health promotion, and non-clinical healthcare supervisory or lower management

Curriculum

The course is structured over two years, with each year consisting of several units:

Year 1 - HNC

Total Credits: 120

Units

• 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 (Pearson-set Project)
• Developing Operational Management Skills for Healthcare practice
• Changing Perspectives on Public Health
• Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health and Social Care Services

Year 2 - HND

Total Credits: 120

Units

• Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project)
• Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-Centred Practice
• Managing Quality in the Care Environment
• Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments
• Human Resource Management for Healthcare
• Global Health and Wellbeing
• Project Management for Healthcare

Assessment

There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways, including:

• Presentation
• Work-based projects
• Workplace observation practice
• Professional discussions
• Onsite training and assessment
• Writing an assignment
• Analysing a case study
• Completing a portfolio of evidence
• Writing reports

Academic Requirements

Academic entry requirements vary from country to country.

English Requirements

To study at GBS, students must demonstrate that their English level is at the standard required. GBS accepts a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto their courses.

FAQs

What is HND Healthcare Practice?

The HND in Healthcare Practice is a two-year course designed to provide the practical knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to be successful in a future healthcare career.

What Can I Do with a HND Healthcare Practice?

Graduating from this course puts students on the ideal pathway towards studying for an undergraduate degree or progressing with confidence into the job market.

What Career Opportunities Do I Get with a Course in HND Healthcare Practice?

There are a number of potential career paths to consider after gaining an HND in Healthcare Practice, including Operations Manager, Customer Service Manager, Medical Administrator, and Non-clinical managerial roles.

Is HND in Healthcare Practice Recognised Internationally?

Yes, this HND in Healthcare Practice course is recognised internationally. Studying a Pearson HND in Healthcare Practice course helps students gain a qualification that holds real value across the globe in industry and among other leading higher education providers.