Level 3
Diploma in Health and Social Care
About this course
The Qualification has been created to develop and reward the health and social care workers of today and the future, and to continue to bring recognition and professionalism to the health and social care sector. The rationale of the programme is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their care capabilities within the health and social care sector.
Course Information
| Course Title | LEVEL 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care |
| Course Code | 603/0819/9 |
| Course Fee | €1,242 |
| Course Type | Qualification |
| Level | Level 3 |
| Programme Duration | 6 months |
| Mode of Attendance | Full time |
| Mode of Delivery | Online or on Campus |
| Total Credits | 60 |
| Course Language | English |
- Course Title
- Course Type
- National Qualification Framework Level
- Programme Duration
- Placement Hours
- Mode of Attendance
- Mode of Delivery
- Total ECTS Credits
- Course Language
- Location
- Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Diploma
- MQF Level 5
- 12 Months
- Course includes 80 Placement hours
- Full-Time
- Face-to-Face Lectures & Hands-On Practice
- 60 ECTS
- English and Maltese
- Żebbug, Malta
- Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 3, for example ‘A’ Levels or vocational awards;
- Learners who have spent some time in an organisational role and shown they have capability and drive to develop
- Learners seeking further professional development and gain work related skills and know-how.
- The ability to read and use appropriate literature with a full and critical understanding the ability to think independently and solve problems
- Applying subject knowledge and understanding to address familiar and unfamiliar problems
- Recognising the moral and ethical issues of health and social care practice and research; appreciating the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct
- An appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of health and social care service provision
- Capacity to give a clear and accurate account of a subject, in a mature way and engage in debate and dialogue both with specialists and non-specialists.
- To develop transferable skills and knowledge.
- To motivate individuals to progress to further professional development through future study or as part of their chosen career.
Mandatory
- An introduction to Health and Social Care
- Communication for Health and Social Care
- Promoting Health in the Population
- Person-Centered Care
Optional
- Understanding Diabetes Care
- Understanding Stroke Care
- Understanding Dementia Care
- Level 4 Certificate or first of 3 year Honours Degree
