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Social Context of Caring in a Mixed Economy

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OUR PASS RATE
Healthcare (National Average 61.8%)
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Social Context of Caring in a Mixed Economy

This course is designed to introduce students and practising health professionals to a critical analysis of caring in the mixed economy, namely the social context of care. The influences which shape the way we think about current social issues, how we define health and social needs and what we expect of health and social care services will be explored.

Work on this course will enable you to place recent or current changes taking place in your own field of practice within this wider social context. It will provide you with an opportunity to develop your critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the mixed economy of care, and to analyse its impact on your own work.

Modules

The social context of care

Caring in a mixed economy

Multidisciplinary work

The economics of health and social care

Informal care

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Social Context of Caring in a Mixed Economy.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

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  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th October
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 13th October

Social Context of Caring in a Mixed Economy

This course is designed to introduce students and practising health professionals to a critical analysis of caring in the mixed economy, namely the social context of care. The influences which shape the way we think about current social issues, how we define health and social needs and what we expect of health and social care services will be explored.

Work on this course will enable you to place recent or current changes taking place in your own field of practice within this wider social context. It will provide you with an opportunity to develop your critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the mixed economy of care, and to analyse its impact on your own work.

Modules

The social context of care

Caring in a mixed economy

Multidisciplinary work

The economics of health and social care

Informal care

Entry Requirements

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

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.

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Assessment

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

  • All study materials
  • Study Guide
  • Full Tutor and Admin support

Qualifications

On successful completion of your course you will receive the learndirect Certificate of Completion of Training in Social Context of Caring in a Mixed Economy.

Your course certificate will also state the number of CPD points/hours the course is eligible for.

View a sample of the certificate (opens in new window)

learndirect is one of the largest integrated providers of courses and qualifications, training, and employment services in the UK

  • Each year around 6,000 businesses equip their staff for success with learndirect
  • learndirect have helped more than 75,000 businesses equip their employees with the skills needed to improve productivity.
  • Almost 700,000 maths and English test passes have been achieved with learndirect.
  • 300,000 people fulfilled their career ambitions last year with learndirect.
  • Over 250,000 apprentices have achieved with learndirect.
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