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Health and Social Care (Blended)

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    Caitlin

What I enjoy about the course is that we research interesting topics which teaches us the basis of health and social care needed for the future.

Health and Social Care (Blended)

 
  •  Assessment
  • Year 1 & 2
    45% exam; 55% coursework
  • Exam board
    OCR (Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care - Extended Certificate)












 

What Will You Learn?

If you are considering a career working with people, especially within the NHS, this course is an excellent choice. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of a range of health and social care settings and practitioners; why promoting equality and diversity is important; how to help people with their physical and mental health and how to deliver person-centred care that meets the needs of vulnerable service users

Modules

Year 1

  • Principles of Health and Social Care

  • Person-centred approach to care

  • Supporting people with mental health conditions

 Year 2

  • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care

  • Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health

  • Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles

Special Features

  • You will listen to and work with guest speakers from the Health and Social Care sector.

  • You will get the opportunity to visit local universities.

  • This course is an ideal combination of coursework and exams.

Where Will This Lead?

  • Adult Nursing
  • Paediatric Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Social Work
  • Paramedic Science
  • Midwifery
  • Teaching
  • Psychology/Sociology/Law/Early years degree
  • Employment in the adult social care or childcare sectors