Health Studies

Course summary

As a student in health & social care, you will examine many aspects of life involving health, community, and social care. You will be introduced to care practice, equality, rights, and laws as well as focussing on topics such as communication, caring for vulnerable people, and safeguarding. This course will enable you to develop empathy with service users in health and social care settings and to understand more about the world around you, the care sector, and people, whilst supporting your personal development of analytical, discussion, and communication skills. Work experience is strongly recommended whilst studying.