Health Studies

Course summary

This course is designed for students who are interested in health and social care and are considering a caring profession such as nursing, social work, midwifery, rehabilitation following treatment and probation services. The course content looks at many aspects of Health and Social care including effective communication, safeguarding adults, promoting health education, health, safety and security, equality, diversity and rights as well as exploring working in the health sector. Students will develop a variety of skills including independent learning, investigation and research skills as well as data handling and analysis.