Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals).

You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma. You also need to have a UK address to enrol.

University Entry Criteria

It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted.

In many cases, to get started on healthcare courses at university, you will need:

• A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade
• A face-to-face interview at the university
• Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university
• Course-related work placements or work experience
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.)

It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. learndirect will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.

Minimum age restriction

This course is ideally suited to those who have completed full-time education but have not achieved the grades required to get into university.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment requirements

A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic report, essay, case study analysis, illustrated report, journal article, portfolio, academic poster, presentation (video and audio recording), revision guide, series of questions, academic writing skills tasks

Exams required

There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.

Membership required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of six months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. The six month period does not start until you have passed unit 2 of your course and you must be submitting assignments regularly (in line with the deadlines in your Individual Learning Plan) to meet this six month requirement. Certificates can only be issued once your course is paid for in full.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Unit 1: Academic Writing Skills

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to interpret specific questions
• Be able to structure a written response
• Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose
• Understand how to organise and apply information in their academic writing

Unit 2: Reading and Note Making

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand a range of reading strategies
• Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts
• Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources

Unit 3: Exploring Healthcare Communication

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the main methods of communication
• Understand the barriers to communication
• Understand the value of developing good communication skills within the context of the health service
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and record keeping

Unit 4: Exploring the Structure and Function of Cells

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand cellular structure and organisation
• Understand cellular activity
• Understand the cell cycle

Unit 5: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know the key concepts related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
• Understand key legislation and regulations related to EDI healthcare
• Understand how EDI issues are managed in healthcare settings

Unit 6: Nutrition and Digestion

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the concept of a balanced diet
• Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system

Unit 7: Professionalism and Multidisciplinary Teams

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the impact of changes to the roles and responsibilities of a chosen health care professional
• Understand regulation as a chosen health care professional
• Understand the multidisciplinary team working in a chosen health care

Unit 8: Human Musculoskeletal System

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the human skeleton and how it relates to locomotion
• Know how muscles contract
• Understand the development of bone

Unit 9: Perspectives in Psychology

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand different psychological perspectives
• Understand the differences between alternative psychological perspectives
• Understand the application of psychological perspectives to contemporary issues in psychology

Unit 10: Endocrine System

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand terms hormone and endocrine gland
• Understand homeostasis and feedback mechanisms
• Understand the action of hormones

Unit 11: Human Reproduction Growth and Development

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the structure and function of the human reproductive system
• Understand how hormones regulate the reproductive system throughout life
• Understand the sequence of events from conception to childbirth

Unit 12: Mental Health

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how society determines and responds to a range of behaviours experienced by individuals suffering from mental ill health
• Understand the influence of biological, social and environmental factors in relation to mental health
• Understand and evaluate different strategies for therapy and care of mental health disorders

Unit 13: Nervous System

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the basic structure and function of the nervous system
• Understand the nature of nerve impulses
• Understand the prinicples of synaptic transmission

Unit 14: Poverty in Contemporary Britain

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand definitions of poverty
• Understand the historical context of poverty in Britain
• Understand the different methods used to measure poverty
• Understand theoretical explanations of poverty
• Understand explanations about why certain social groups are more likely to experience poverty
• Understand recent policies for tackling poverty in Britain

Unit 15: Infection and Immunity

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the contributions of Snow, Semmelweiss, Pasteur, Jenner and Koch to the understanding of infectious disease
• Understand how the human body responds to infection
• Understand the cause and transmission of different pathogens
• Understand how infections can be prevented by vaccination
• Understand the mechanism of action of antibiotics

Unit 16: Health Promotion

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand current models of health promotion
• Understand the role of current initiatives in promoting good health
• Understand the role of current agencies or organisations that contribute to improving public health

Unit 17: The Cause and Control of Disease

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand categories and causes of human disease
• Understand the epidemiology of a named disease
• Understand measures for disease prevention

At the end of each unit, you will have an assignment to complete, and once finished, your tutor will provide you with detailed feedback so that you can progress on to the next phase. The feedback will give you an opportunity to focus on the areas that you need to improve on, and you will receive guidance to complete the assignments successfully.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals) is a Level 3 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) regulated qualification. To successfully pass the course, you will need to obtain 60 credits, with 45 being accumulated from graded units, which are ones relating to academic content. The remaining 15 credits are taken from ungraded units, such as study skills.

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support
• The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £96.00).