The latest Ofqual regulated Health and Wellbeing Improvement qualifications are ready for delivery by RSPH Centres. The qualifications, developed with the support of Public Health England with healthcare workers in mind, are the result of workplace demand.
The new qualifications are:
The total qualification time is 344 hours of which 163 are guided learning hours.
The total qualification time is 454 hours of which 213 are guided learning hours.
The qualifications equip students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to promote the health and wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities. Mapped to the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework, they cover social prescribing, and will enable students to carry out conversations and consultations with these audiences, and support them in recognising factors that might affect their health and wellbeing.
RSPH Centres will develop their own assessments to ensure they meet the needs of students. The qualifications can be delivered through e-learning, face to face and distance learning and Centres will also use a range of methods to assess their learners, including examinations, coursework and a portfolio of evidence.
The new qualifications are recommended for health trainers, care navigators, health and wellbeing advocates, social prescribing link workers, health mentors, health coaches, and wellbeing support workers. They are also suitable for those working as a health champion or in a similar role and the wider public health workforce who are wishing to progress their career in this area.
Students, once qualified, can apply for RSPH membership which offers a range of benefits including professional recognition, post-nominal letters, CPD credits, and discounts on our events and courses.
View the full specification of the Diploma here and Certificate here.
