Health & Social Care

Course Content

Please note that this course is available as an Extended Certificate, equivalent to one A-Level.

There are six mandatory units.

• Building positive relationships in health and social care
• Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care
• Health, safety and security in health and social care
• Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
• Infection control
• Safeguarding
• The impact of long-term physiological conditions

These units will give learners an understanding of health and social care within the wider contexts of different environments and settings where care takes place, the importance of effective communication in health and social care, the importance of legislation in health and social care and how to deliver a person-centred approach in the care you give.

Learners will also develop transferable skills such as communication skills as well as research, planning and organisation Learners will then select additional units from a range of eleven optional units.

Learning Methods and Assessment

Oral and written presentations, discussions, debates and group work. Case studies using current new stories and media. Assignments and external examinations.

Expectations of Students

Strict deadlines are given for the completion of assignments. Students are expected to supplement class material by reading relevant texts and research.

Careers Prospects

This qualification is intended for students who have an interest in working with other people. Social work, Nursing, Midwifery, Primary school teaching and youth work are just some of the careers available.

For more information contact Mr Mills

Awarding Body: OCR

Entry Requirements

Grade 4 or above in GCSE Science and English Language. APS: 4+