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Healthcare Practice (Level 4 Higher National Certificate)

Pearson BTEC
Care & Health

Course Overview

This RQF Higher Nationals in Healthcare Practice bring a new, responsive and refreshing approach to Higher Nationals for the Health and Social Care sector. Developed with input from employers, educators, students and service users, the new qualification offers an innovative and contemporary approach to study. The qualification focuses on the core knowledge, skills, values and behaviours required of practitioners in the sector. Work will be assessed through coursework and placement experience. A mandatory requirement is that students are deemed fit for placement. Each student must have Access NI Clearance. Students will require appropriate dress/uniform for work in the health and social care setting and be deemed ‘placement ready’ by the College.
  • Start Date
    8 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Limavady
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    Fees:
    £2,500 per annum (subject to change)

Course Offering

  • Site location Limavady Main St Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Unit 1: Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
  • Unit 2: Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social
  • Unit 3: Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social
  • Unit 14: Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health
  • Unit 9: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Ill-Health
  • Unit 17: Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care
  • Unit 4: Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

64 UCAS points or equivalent plus 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English GCSE and Maths GCSE or equivalent (Essential Skills Level 2) OR Extended Diploma – MPP profile plus 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above to include English GCSE and Maths GCSE or equivalent (Essential Skills Level 2); OR Access - 45%. Information Session, Access NI check required

ROI Requirements

64 UCAS points or above plus 5 OLCs to include English & Maths at Grade O5 and above (equivalent to pass in GCSE); OR Extended Diploma – MPP profile plus 5 OLCs at Grade O5 or above to include English OLC and Maths OLC or equivalent (Essential Skills Level 2); OR Access - 45%. Information Session required. Access NI required. Note: Whilst ILC O5/D1 is acceptable for English Leaving Cert (Ordinary Level) for entry to HNC, students must be made aware that they should check the criteria for progression to their universities of choice as university entry requirements vary.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

There is a mandatory work placement in this qualification of 225 hours.

What's Next?

Further Study

This course seeks to facilitate entry to university to study degrees such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science and other health related degrees.

Career Prospects

Following successful completion of the HNC programme, students can progress to degree-level study in the area of health and care and/or employment in the healthcare sector.

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