The impact of a foundation degree in health and social care from a graduate perspective: implications and considerations for managers
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Griggs, C. 2013. The impact of a foundation degree in health and social care from a graduate perspective: implications and considerations for managers. British Journal of Healthcare Management. 19 (12), pp. 590-595.
Authors | Griggs, C. |
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Abstract | Aim: To gain intelligence on the impact a FD has on individuals personally and professionally, and to share the findings with employers and managers along with consideration of the wider implications. Background: The FD is becoming more popular as a vehicle to the AP role; to ensure education budgets are used effectively managers need to assess the value of such programmes. Method: A small-scale mixed method study using a postal questionnaire to gather information from FD graduates. Results: Benefits of the FD included: enhanced knowledge at work; enhanced skills at work; an impact on personal performance and on the service provided. Conclusion: Employers and managers encouraged to recognise not just the personal benefits of FD education on their employees but also the wider implications: equity of access to education budgets; acquisition of fundamental values; better recruitment and retention of unregistered workforce; diversification and new ways of working. |
Year | 2013 |
Journal | British Journal of Healthcare Management |
Journal citation | 19 (12), pp. 590-595 |
Publisher | Mark Allen Group |
ISSN | 2047-9700 |
Related URL | http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/toc/bjhc/current |
Publication dates | |
2013 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 27 Feb 2015 |
Accepted | 2013 |
Output status | Published |
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https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/873q8/the-impact-of-a-foundation-degree-in-health-and-social-care-from-a-graduate-perspective-implications-and-considerations-for-managers
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