Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Well-Being Level 4

Commencement:   Feb, Apr, Jul & Oct 
Duration:   1 Year
Study Mode: Full-Time 
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Condition of payment:

Total course fees need to be paid in full before enrolment

Course Overview

Health care assistants are expected to work in health care settings i.e. care homes, hospitals, communities. This course enables students to obtain higher level learning in health care. Provision can be used for personal development building on core knowledge understanding and skills underpinning a job role. The qualification and units can be utilised in a variety of ways such as:

  • Personal development
  • Improvement of knowledge and skills within the job role
  • Career progression
  • Provide access to other higher level qualification

Course Structure

This course is accredited by QCA (Qualification and Curriculum Authority) at Level 4 on the Qualification and Credit Framework. It's a module- based course comprising of 11 units equating to a total number of 120 credits towards the 2nd year of Foundation/Honours Degree or 2nd year in Diploma in Nursing.

Units covered

• Personal Development and Reflective Learning
• The Principles and Philosophy of Health care
• The Structure, Organisation and Function of the Human Body
• Health Care Disciplines
• Lifespan Development and Health Care Needs
• Research and Development in the Health Care sector
• Ensuring a Healthy, Safe and Secure Working environment
• Equal Rights and Diversity in the Workplace
• Leading and Developing a Work team
• Working with people in Health Care
• Quality Improvement

What is a Higher Professional Diploma (HPD)?

HPDs are new qualifications at Level 4 in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). They are taught courses with a clear vocational focus, which provide access to vocational qualifications for those wishing to continue their professional development beyond level 3. HPDs are geared towards the needs of each industry and can thus provide the knowledge and understanding that will enable individuals to reach the very top of their profession.

How Will I be Assessed?

Students will be assessed through assignments.


Career Opportunities

As job roles within health care services become redefined and progressively upgraded, developing formal training and qualifications and providing career progression routes across the health care sector have become a government commitment in the UK. Changes in the nursing profession are, in particular, impacting on those working in support roles and there is a recognized need for experienced staff to undertake increased responsibilities.

The Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Well-being has been developed for those who are aspiring to, or already working at “Assistant Practitioner” level of the NHS career band structure. It links with the “core dimensions” at Level 4 of the NHS knowledge and skills framework, including communication, personal and people development; health, safety and security and equality and diversity.

What salary can I expect when I am qualified?

  •   Assistant practitioner can start on around £15,000
  •   With qualifications, the salary can rise from £16,000- £18,000
  •   With experience and additional responsibilities, the salary can rise to £18,500.
  •   Additional payments may be made for shift work and overtime.

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Entry Requirement:

Level 3 in a care related qualification
E.g. Health and Social Care Level 3
Health care Level 3
Children and Young People(NVQ)
Overseas Nurses

English requirement

Pearson: 36 in each band

IELTS Requirement: 5.0 (minimum of 4.0 in any band) or equivalent English qualification

Students shall merit special consideration in individual exceptional circumstances.

Special Offer:

Up to 15% Discount for UK based overseas students. Contact us for more information

Awarding Body:

City and Guilds

Career Path

Students after completion can get to 2nd year/Foundation Degree. Students can claim 120 credits.