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PDA Acute and Community Care

The award is designed for those working currently in a Healthcare community or acute setting. Some prior relevant qualifications at Level 7 or an appropriate SVQ Level 3 would be recommended however each application would be taken into consideration.

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Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

1 full year
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What skills will I learn?

Professional Development Award

What will I study?

Mandatory Units
  • Evidence Based Practice, Decision Making, Research and Audit in a Care Setting
  • Leadership, Team working and Accountability in Care

Optional may include but not limited to:
  • Developing Effective Practice in Community Care1
  • Care of the Acutely Ill Adult
  • Health Promotion in a Changing Society
  • Pharmacology
  • Promoting Nutrition and Hydration
  • Approaches to Mental Health

Application Information

What career opportunities are there?

Potential progression to a Band 4 Health Care Support Worker.