Advanced Professional Certificate in Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies
The aim of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the key strategies and policies that underpin the provision of health and social care services.
About the course
The aim of the "Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies" course is to provide students with an understanding of the key strategies and policies that underpin the provision of health and social care services. Through the course, students will gain an understanding of the organization and structure of health and social care systems, policy and decision-making processes, legal and ethical frameworks, and the social determinants of health.
The course also aims to equip students with the skills needed to critically analyze and evaluate health and social care policies, and to understand the role of key stakeholders in shaping health and social care strategies. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills to identify and address key challenges and opportunities facing health and social care systems, and to promote effective and equitable healthcare delivery.
Course details
The Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key strategies and policies that underpin the provision of health and social care services.
After the successful completion of this course, you will understand the following;
Managing Health and Social Care Strategies:
- The concept of strategy and types of healthcare organisational strategies.
- The concept and elements of the business plan.
- The barriers of healthcare organisations.
- Different types of risks for healthcare organisations.
Strategies for the Promotion of Health and Social Care:
- Understand the historical evolution of health promotion and its importance in healthcare.
- Identify the targets and approaches of health promotion and various health promotion strategies.
- Learn about the do’s and donts to reduce the risk of sudden infant death
- Gain knowledge on the ten-year tobacco control strategy for Northern Ireland
- Understand the significance of the new office for health promotion in driving the improvement of the nation's health
International Healthcare Policy Issues:
- Understand Healthcare Policy
- Identify different types of Healthcare Policy
- Explore the Role of Healthcare Policy
- Learn the skills necessary for Healthcare Policy
- Analyze global issues related to Healthcare Policy
- Understand the approaches towards NHS, Private Health Services, and Local Health Department
Health and Social Care Organisations:
- Concept of Healthcare Organisations.
- Types of Healthcare Organisations.
- Types of International Health Organisations.
- The Aim and Role of Different Types of Healthcare Organisations.
- The Role of Pharmaceutical Companies.
- Top Five Pharmaceutical Companies.
UK Healthcare Regulations and Policies:
- UK Healthcare System – History, Professional Bodies.
- Policies and Standards of Business Conduct - Fraud Act, Bribery Act, Health and Safety Policy, Health Equality Analysis, Social Media and Attributed Digital Content Policy.
- UK Vaccination Programmes - Vaccination Policy in England, Mandatory Vaccination, Clinical Trials, Annual Flu Programme, Alcohol Policy Progress, Bills and Legislation.
- Other Regulations - Healthcare Standards, Nursing, Midwifery, NHS Five Year Forward View, COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, Breastfeeding Promotion Policy, UK Pharmaceutical Industry.
Understanding Health and Social Care Environment:
- Understanding the Organisational Environment, Elements of learning the Organisational Environment.
- Defining the Healthcare Service Environment.
- Understanding the Elements of the Healthcare Environment.
Accreditation
All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.Entry requirement
There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience.
- Healthcare Manager
- Social Care Manager
- Clinical Manager
- Care Home Manager
- Ward Manager
- Home Care Manager
- Practice Manager
- Operations Manager
- Service Manager
- Project Manager
- Director of Nursing
- Director of Social Services
- Director of Clinical Services
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KPW 147,012
KPW 264,622
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