Introduction
This is an SCQF level 5 numeracy unit which has been contextualised specifically for those
who may be considering a career in health and social care. It is one unit that requires a
notional forty hours of mostly independent study.
You will be able to interpret and apply numerical information all of which is based within
everyday activities in a care setting.
The unit will aim to foster safe and effective health and social care practice by ensuring you
possess the necessary numerical skills to calculate dosages, monitor and record vital signs,
interpret medical chart data and make informed decisions.
At this level it will introduce critical thinking skills relevant to patient care, which enhances
understanding of evidence based practice. You will develop metaskills of sense making and
problem solving.
Assessments are multiple choice, scenarios, and a case study. Much of which is auto-
marked giving you instant feedback.
Course code
SNHC
Location
Online
Duration
You will need to manage your time as there are no set lessons or times. Our
advice is to do this early in the academic year, giving yourself time for studying other school
subjects.
Entry Requirements
Looking for a career in health and social care
· Evidence of achievement in N4 in numeracy successfully
· Able to devote the time required to complete
· Access to a computer and internet and the skills to use this
· Able to work independently
· Current school pupil
Information and Interview Session Requirements
We don’t hold interview sessions – so make the most of your application.
Be truthful in what qualifications you have already…’cause we check!
Course Content
Fully online numeracy course. Containing reading, videos, practice quizzes and the assessments
when you are ready to do them.
Assessments
Assessments 1&2 are multiple choice and assessment 3 and 4 will likely require you to upload a
document with your answers on it to the system.
Progression
This may be evidence you need to apply to full time courses in the College or it might help a university application as evidence of being numerate at SCQF5. And it might help with your career in the health and social care sector.
Career Prospects
In addition to other qualifications this may help with work as a Health and Social Care
Support Worke
Course Contact Details
Michelle Hodgson hodgsonm@dumgal.ac.uk
Selling Points
Work at your own pace to develop numeracy and problem solving skills whilst seeing the
relevance of this subject to your career path.