Health Studies

Course summary

This Health and Social Care course will offer you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of topics that underpin the skills and Qualities needed for a multitude of future careers in the Health and Social Care sector. You will look in depth at the various reasons within different life stages that some people need treatment and support to develop and maintain their independence, dignity and control. Studying Health and Social Care will teach you to provide physical, emotional and social support to help people at all stages of their lives. You will be academically challenged through the broadness of this curriculum and will face a wide range of real-life scenarios that will help to prepare you for your future careers. Opportunities for work placements in a variety of Health and Social Care settings will be available throughout the course. It is an advantage if the subject has been studied in KS4 at GCSE/ BTEC Level 2 but not essential. ICT is an important part of the course, as well as a good standard of English Language. YEAR ONE Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs You focus on the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines. Unit 1 – Human Lifespan Development You cover physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing. YEAR TWO Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care You explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organisations. Unit 11 – Psychological Perspectives You explore key theoretical perspectives that have been put forward on psychological and physical development and how they are applied in different health and social care settings.