Course details

The Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the key strategies and policies that underpin the provision of health and social care services.

After the successful completion of this course, you will understand the following;

Managing Health and Social Care Strategies:

• The concept of strategy and types of healthcare organisational strategies.
• The concept and elements of the business plan.
• The barriers of healthcare organisations.
• Different types of risks for healthcare organisations.

Strategies for the Promotion of Health and Social Care:

• Understand the historical evolution of health promotion and its importance in healthcare.
• Identify the targets and approaches of health promotion and various health promotion strategies.
• Learn about the do’s and donts to reduce the risk of sudden infant death
• Gain knowledge on the ten-year tobacco control strategy for Northern Ireland
• Understand the significance of the new office for health promotion in driving the improvement of the nation's health

International Healthcare Policy Issues:

• Understand Healthcare Policy
• Identify different types of Healthcare Policy
• Explore the Role of Healthcare Policy
• Learn the skills necessary for Healthcare Policy
• Analyze global issues related to Healthcare Policy
• Understand the approaches towards NHS, Private Health Services, and Local Health Department

Health and Social Care Organisations:

• Concept of Healthcare Organisations.
• Types of Healthcare Organisations.
• Types of International Health Organisations.
• The Aim and Role of Different Types of Healthcare Organisations.
• The Role of Pharmaceutical Companies.
• Top Five Pharmaceutical Companies.

 UK Healthcare Regulations and Policies:

• UK Healthcare System – History, Professional Bodies.
• Policies and Standards of Business Conduct - Fraud Act, Bribery Act, Health and Safety Policy, Health Equality Analysis, Social Media and Attributed Digital Content Policy.
• UK Vaccination Programmes - Vaccination Policy in England, Mandatory Vaccination, Clinical Trials, Annual Flu Programme, Alcohol Policy Progress, Bills and Legislation.
• Other Regulations - Healthcare Standards, Nursing, Midwifery, NHS Five Year Forward View, COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, Breastfeeding Promotion Policy, UK Pharmaceutical Industry.

Understanding Health and Social Care Environment:

• Understanding the Organisational Environment, Elements of learning the Organisational Environment.
• Defining the Healthcare Service Environment.
• Understanding the Elements of the Healthcare Environment.

 

Module: Health And Social Care Strategies And Policies

The course titled Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies provides a comprehensive overview of fundamental strategies and policies crucial to the delivery of healthcare and social services. This educational program delves into various subjects, including the structure and organization of healthcare and social support systems, the processes involved in policy formulation and decision-making, legal and ethical frameworks, and the factors influencing health known as social determinants. By blending theoretical and practical approaches, students will acquire insights into the historical and contemporary forces that have influenced healthcare and social care policies. Furthermore, they will gain insights into the significant contemporary challenges and opportunities confronting present-day healthcare and social support systems. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on the influential roles played by key stakeholders, such as government agencies, regulatory bodies, healthcare providers, and patient advocacy groups, in molding policies and strategies for healthcare and social care.

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.

Entry requirement

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience.

• Healthcare Manager
• Social Care Manager
• Clinical Manager
• Care Home Manager
• Ward Manager
• Home Care Manager
• Practice Manager
• Operations Manager
• Service Manager
• Project Manager 
• Director of Nursing
• Director of Social Services
• Director of Clinical Services