FdA Professional Healthcare Management and Informatics
| Delivered at | Accrington & Rossendale College University Centre |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Cost | £9000.00 |
* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest). If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details. ** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre |
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Course overview
This course can give you the skills and knowledge to step up in your career. You will learn about management in the healthcare sector and how you can adapt your behaviours to support your professional career in a managerial/senior position. This pathway will provide you with the skills and confidence to analyse healthcare data that can instruct them as managers to see potential problems and make effective changes.With the prevalence of digital technology, this is a growing area that may be new to some managers. Studying this course alongside your place of work/ volunteering, will give you the tools to be more proactive to meet your service user’s needs.
What will I learn
Year 1
• Healthcare management
• Security and communication in healthcare
• Introduction to healthcare budgeting
• Illness and co-morbidities- health inequalities in the uk
• Developing academic and professional practice
• Research methods
Year 2
• Geography of health
• Security and communication
• Research report
• Manging finances
• Human resource management
• Psychology
Optional modules
• IT for managers
• Data analysis and informatics
• Quality assurance
How will the courses be assessed?
A series of written and practical work is assessed by your lecturers and will determine your overall grade.
Entry requirements
Candidates are selected based on their ability to cope with and benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or through experience and aptitude.
Admission by prior qualification will normally require a minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points with the majority of the points gained in engineering, mathematics or science subjects. Typically, points can be derived from:
o One GCE A level or Vocational A level pass or equivalent
o Two AS level passes
o BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
o Other qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates, International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS points
o A pass in a recognised Access course
o Equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications
GCSE Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent are required to support future career progression.
Admission by experience and aptitude will be based on the length and type of the candidate’s employment experience and his/her ability to demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject. As part of this process, andidates may be required to undertake aptitude tests and/or to provide personal and/or employment references.