City & Guilds Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Health & Well Being

The Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Well-being:

Has been accredited by QCA at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework

comprises (the equivalent of) 12 units, equating to a total of 120 credits, which can be accredited separately
provides a progression route for candidates currently working in health care, or with a social care background, and/or with Level 3 NVQ/AVCE or A level
has been designed to provide progression onto the second year of a related

Foundation (or Honours) Degree, or an equivalent qualification for health care professionals eg Diploma in Nursing

The Units

1 Personal Development and Reflective Learning

2 The Principles and Philosophy of Health Care

3 The Structure, Organisation and Function of the Human Body

4 Health Care Disciplines

5 Lifespan Development and Health Care Needs

6 Research and Development in the Health Care Sector

7 Ensuring a Healthy, Safe and Secure Working Environment

8 Equal Rights and Diversity in the Workplace

9 Leading and Developing a Work Team

10 Working with People in Health Care