Health Studies

Course summary

Course Outline: This is a level 3 course which is selected as a single or double option. Level 3 National Diploma (Double) – 8 units to complete over 2 years = 2 A Levels Level 3 National Extended Certificate (Single) – 4 units to complete over 2 years = 1 A Level The course has been created to enable students to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the health and social care sector Single Course – Extended Certificate: Unit 1 – Human Development Exam – 1hour 30 minutes Unit 2 – Working in Health and Social Care Exam – 1hour 30 minutes Unit 5 – Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs Coursework Unit 14 – Physiological Disorders and their Care Coursework Double Course – Diploma (including the single course topics): Unit 4 – Enquiries into current Research in Health and Social Care Exam – 3 hours Unit 7 – Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care Coursework Unit 8 – Promoting Public Health Coursework Unit 10 Sociological Perspectives Coursework Skills: An interest in learning how to care for a range of different ages is important, alongside an interest in gaining practical skills which enable you to help people. You may want to complete your work experience in a health care setting which involves either voluntary work, a nursery, a school with special needs or a residential home. Future progressions from this course: A level 3 course enables the student to progress onto university. The course could also lead in to employment within the health and social care sectors due to already gaining work experience in health and social care environments.