Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Be able to structure a written response
● Be able to develop a structured response to a plan
● Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose
● Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand a range of reading strategies
● Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts
● Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand the main methods of communication
● Understand the barriers to communication
● Understand the value of developing good communication skills within the context of the health service
● Understand the importance of confidentiality and record keeping

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand the characteristics required to be a health professional
● Understand effective communication and teamworking skills
● Know how to manage risk and deal effectively with problems
● Reflect on own personal and professional practice and develop a personal and professional development plan

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Know the key concepts related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
● Understand key legislation and regulations related to EDI in healthcare
● Understand how EDI issues are managed in healthcare settings

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand the concept of a balanced diet
● Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand the impact of changes to the roles and responsibilities of a chosen health care professional
● Understand regulation as a chosen health care professional
● Understand the multidisciplinary team working in a chosen health care

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand and use the four rules of number including in relation to units of measure
● Understand and use decimals, fractions and percentages, including in relation to units of measure
● Know how to use a calculator to solve problems and use appropriate tools to check their answers

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand different psychological perspectives
● Understand the differences between alternative psychological perspectives
● Understand the application of psychological perspectives to contemporary issues in psychology

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand terms hormone and endocrine gland
● Understand homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
● Understand the action of hormones

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand definitions of poverty
● Understand the historical context of poverty in Britain
● Understand the different methods used to measure poverty
● Understand theoretical explanations of poverty
● Understand explanations about why certain social groups are more likely to experience poverty
● Understand recent policies for tackling poverty in Britain

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand the human skeleton and how it relates to locomotion
● Know how muscles contract
● Understand the development of bone

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand how society determines and responds to behaviours related to mental ill health
● Understand the influence of genetic, neurochemical and environmental factors
● Understand and evaluate different strategies for therapy and care
● Understand major sources and effects of psychological stress
● Understand a variety of coping strategies

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand the contributions of Snow, Semmelweiss, Pasteur, Jenner and Koch
● Understand how the human body responds to infection
● Understand the cause and transmission of different pathogens
● Understand how infections can be prevented by vaccination
● Understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand the causes and prevalence of dementia
● Understand the diagnosis of dementia
● Understand treatment and care of dementia patients

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand categories and causes of human disease
● Understand the epidemiology of a named disease
● Understand measures for disease prevention

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:
● Understand current models of health promotion
● Understand the role of current initiatives in promoting good health
● Understand the role of agencies or organisations that contribute to public health

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete short introductory tasks at the start of your course to support the development of your academic study skills.