Health Studies

Course summary

The Level 3 BTEC in Health and Social Care offers a wide range of units such as human lifespan development, meeting individual care and support needs, working in health and social care and sociological perspectives. It is a valuable and recognised qualification so students are therefore able to progress into Higher Education in this field. This course is suitable for students considering a career in any of the following: Childcare, Nursing, Paediatrics, Midwifery, Social Work, Teaching/similar careers, Police officer, Probation, Paramedics and Counselling. This list is not exhaustive as this course provides a firm foundation for many other careers as well as a wide range of university courses. Skills that are developed throughout the course include: • Cognitive and problem-solving skills: using critical thinking, approaching non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology • Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation • Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.