Media Perspectives of Health and Social Care

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2026.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025681
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD1-Understanding the subject
  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the public image of health and/or social care services and professions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Evaluate the extent to which the public perception of health and/or social care services and professions within the UK is driven by the media.

  • 1.2

    Analyse the impact of positive and negative media reports on health and social care services and professions.

2.

Understand media bias and impartiality related to the health and social care sector.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Identify bias and impartiality within health and social care reporting.

  • 2.2

    Explain reasons for bias and impartiality within media reports related to health and social care.