Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

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Published: 27/05/2011

Extent: 320 pages

Illustrations: 66 artworks; 33 photos

 

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Summary:
Life just got a whole lot easier with this companion for Foundation Degrees in Health and Social Care!

Our Health and Social Care experts have all delivered Foundation Degree courses at major colleges and universities, so they know how to help. Here they guide you through the key learning you need for this level of course. They also help and support you every step of the way in the study skills you will need to succeed. Have a look inside to find:

- Clear Learning Outcomes so you know what you'll get from each chapter
- Detailed coverage of a range of topics relevant to all Foundation Degree students
- Activities and case studies to help prepare for your placement
- Colourful layout to help illustrate the key points, and make information easier to check back to.

Tina Tilmouth is an experienced author, who has held positions as an HE Lecturer, Programme Manager for Health and Social care, and Senior Nurse Teacher.

• Guidance and practical tips on the independent study skills required at this level
• Learning Outcomes to aim for, rehearse and come back to as a reference
• Activities, examples and case studies give you a taste of the sector

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements and Photo credits
Author biographies
Introduction
Chapter 1 How to study effectively - a short introduction
Chapter 2 Interpersonal skills and counselling relationships
Chapter 3 Diversity and inequality in health care work
Chapter 4 Healthy living for individuals and communities
Chapter 5 Sociology, politics and policy of health care
Chapter 6 Psychological and social models for understanding health
Chapter 7 The safe working environment: health, safety and managing health conditions and disease
Chapter 8 Research for practice
Chapter 9 Team working
Chapter 10 Work-based learning
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Tina Tilmouth is an experienced author, who has held positions as an HE Lecturer, Programme Manager for Health and Social care, and Senior Nurse Teacher.

With Elizabeth Davies-Ward Curriculum Theme Lead, Health and Social Care University of Worcester

With Briony Williams, currently a Programme lead for Foundation Degrees in Health and Social Care, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Learning Disability and Mental Health at the University of Worcester.

Readership:
Foundation Degree