Offender Health - Levels 2 and 3
| From | To | UK Fee * | International Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2013 | 31 Aug 2014 | £350 |
* Exceptions may apply. Please see Fees and Finance for further information.
Introduction
Regardless of Level of study opted for the content is the same, the difference is in the assessment and assessment criteria
The prison population is increasing and the health problems of prisoners are significant; many prisoners have mental health problems, smoking, substance misuse and communicable diseases are more prevalent than those who have never been imprisoned; the prevalence of chronic ill-health eg heart disease and chronic respiratory conditions related to health inequalities is also significantly greater in the prison population and the health care needs of those from minority ethic groups, women, the older prisoners and juvenile/young offenders also present a challenge; to this extent offender health impacts hugely upon the prison workforce and those with a remit for offender management.
This course is aimed at a range of health, social care and offender management staff whose work requires then to address offender health either as a substantial part of their role and responsibilities or as part of a wider and more general support role for offenders eg resettlement worker, tenancy support staff, hostel and supported housing staff.
It will explore the issues that impact upon offenders and their health, enquire into how and why health care for offenders is delivered in the way it is and encourage students to be enquiring of policy and strategy.
Course Content
Regardless of Level of study opted for the content is the same, the difference is in the assessment and assessment criteria
Level 2 - An Introduction to Offender Health
- Epidemiology/distribution of health/illness in the offender population following a population health perspective
- Commissioning of services and needs assessment
- Needs of specific groups eg older prisoners, women, younger offenders, minority/ethnic groups
- Safer custody
- Communicable disease
- Mental health
- International comparisons
- Substance misuse (both drugs and alcohol)
Level 3 - Understanding Offender Health
- Epidemiology/distribution of health/illness in the offender population following a population health perspective
- Commissioning of services and needs assessment
- Needs of specific groups eg older prisoners, women, younger offenders, minority/ethnic groups
- Safer custody
- Communicable disease
- Mental health
- International comparisons
- Substance misuse (both drugs and alcohol)
Entry Requirements
Level 2 - An Introduction to Offender Health
Appropriate workplace experience or employment and/or evidence of ability to study at Level 2.
Level 3 - Understanding Offender Health120 credits at Level 2 or evidence of current or previous experience of working with offenders and ability to study at Level 3
Accreditation of prior learning and experience will be utilised where possible to facilitate entry to the course as a means of demonstrating widening participation in Higher Education.
Support for students with disabilities
The University of Sunderland is fully committed to principles of Equality and Diversity. We welcome applications from potential students who have or may have a disability and are eager to ensure that all reasonable adjustments and support can be put in place where appropriate.
When you apply for a course at Sunderland you will have the opportunity to disclose that you have a disability, specific learning difficulty or a medical condition. You are not obliged to provide us with this information. However, if you do not, it may mean that we are unable to provide you with the level of support and assistance that you require.
For courses and programmes where no application form is required we recommend that you contact the appropriate Faculty and department to discuss your needs as soon as possible before the start of the course. This will enable the University to work with you to identify any disability-related support needs and to make sure you receive timely advice and guidance about how your needs may be met.
We advise all applicants to make themselves familiar with the demands of a programme, including requirements for field trips, placements, years abroad and teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Fees and Finance
For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.
Teaching and Assessment
A combination of lecture style delivery and group discussion/seminars.
There will also be materials and resources on the University's online teaching space called Sunspace/Web CT and students will be strongly encouraged to make themselves familiar with this.
200 hours learning time in total comprised of 36 hours of structured delivery of lectures, seminars and tutorials and 164 hours of self directed study.
3 hour session in the University, day and time to be arranged.
Assessment is either an assessed presentation or a written assignment, the format for either can be generic or it can take the form of a client related case study.
For Level 2 students this is a 20 minute presentation OR 2000 word written assignment.
For Level 3 students this is a 30 minute presentation OR 3000 word written assignment.
Work Experience
There are no placements provided for the course, expertise and application can be drawn from current areas of practice or previous work experience.
The course has links with the following:
Offender Health Research Network
Prison and Offender Research in social care and Health PORSCH
Offender Health Commissioning in the North East
National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA)
Career Opportunities
For students already employed with the Criminal Justice System this is an opportunity to consolidate your working experience with academic study but for students working in related agencies or services such as housing, hospital care, care management/social work, substance misused this is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding around the health of offenders.
Supplemental Information
The course content has been devised and will be delivered by experienced academics and practitioners with a wealth of experience within offender health and the related issues and reflects the current policy, research and evidence.
Some of the sessions will be delivered by people from outside the University of Sunderland with a specialist interest or practice in the theme they are delivering.
Facilities
*World Class Web/Design Tools*
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
http://www.student-software.co.uk/