This semester 2 module forms part of the Foundation to Human and Animal Health Professions programme which leads into vocational degrees and a professional career in healthcare. It is designed specifically for the Allied Health professions and Nursing routes on the programme.
As a subject discipline, Health and Social Care combines elements of sociology, psychology, biology, nutrition, law, and ethics, and is therefore a relevant area to include in this programme.
This module complements information delivered in HEAL002 Biology 2 and HEAL006 Applied Psychology for Health Studies by giving additional context within the UK healthcare provision and linking to the other elements described above. It aims to help students understand issues such as what ‘health’ is, how it can be assessed/measured, the many biological, psychological, environmental, and ethical factors that can influence the health of individuals in a negative or positive way. In addition the principles and importance of health promotions in educating people to change behaviours for the betterment of their health are explored.
The module is delivered through a range of methods to include lectures/e-lectures, tutorials/e-tutorials and student led group work.
There are two elements of assessment : Coursework and a presentation.