Course Description
The Postgraduate Certificate is comprised of six sequential modules, each of which will require students to participate in online as well as face-to-face activities, with the exception of the first module which will be delivered completely online. Module 1: 'Key Concepts in Health Care for Homeless People' - The first module in the course gives an overview of the causes of homelessness, existing service provision, and the challenges of responding to the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness. Health and social care workers as well as other professionals who provide services to people experiencing homelessness might consider taking this module as a stand alone. Modules 2 and 3: 'Organisational issues related to provision of services' - These modules focus on the issues surrounding homelessness in greater depth. Current homelessness and housing legislation as well as the concepts of social exclusion and social capital are explored. Additionally, different forms of homelessness are examined, giving students an understanding of differing health care needs. These modules provide students with the opportunity to discuss philosophical and sociological aspects of homelessness with experts in the field. Modules 4 and 5: 'Case studies in homeless issues' - Key clinical conditions faced by people experiencing homelessness such as substance misuse, alcohol misuse, as well as mental and physical illness are considered. Approaches to dealing with complex and multiple needs as well as principles of risk management are explored. Critical thinking and multidisciplinary collaboration is encouraged. Module 6: 'Seminar on health care for homeless people' - Students are required to complete a project that demonstrates an understanding of a complex issue within the topic of homelessness. Synthesis of knowledge acquired in the previous modules is expected.

Course Fees
Not known

For more information on how to finance your education, visit www.studentmoney.org

Assessment method
Assignments throughout the course have a strong focus on participants' local communities. These include creating a web-based resource (WIKI) about local services for the homeless, conducting a detailed examination of two service agencies, writing a case-study about a person experiencing homelessness and creating a presentation poster to be presented at the Health and Homelessness national seminar. Students are also required to keep a reflection journal throughout the course.

Entry Requirements
Applicants must be a graduate or have successfully completed a professional training course and / or have at least five years professional work experience in health, social care or related fields that serve people who are homeless. If English is not your first language you are required to submit English language test results at the higher level.

Venue Description
Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.

Course Venue
Oxford University
Oxford University
Wellington Square
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 2JD

View Map | Contact details

Email a friend about Provision of Health Care to People Experiencing Homelessness PgCert

Add Provision of Health Care to People Experiencing Homelessness PgCert at Oxford University to your favourite online bookmark site

Please note reviews of Provision of Health Care to People Experiencing Homelessness PgCert, Oxfordshire are the subjective opinions of Hotcourses members and not of Hotcourses Ltd.

---

The Provision of Health Care to People Experiencing Homelessness PgCert course in the UK information was verified on 27 Feb 2008.

For more information about where our course data comes from, please click here.