In Health and Social Care you will learn about a range of employment opportunities, which include important and rewarding professional roles such as: nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedics, radiography and physiotherapy, among many others. Health and Social Care is the study of how health and social care practitioners provide care in a variety of settings, and what the impact of that care might be for services users. You will study the communication methods used in care and how to work with a number of different groups of care users such as children, older people and people with various illnesses and disabilities. You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the rights and protection available to anyone accessing these services. This course is particularly relevant if you wish to enter, or have a strong interest in working with these service providers. The course is available as an extended certificate (equivalent of 1 A level) and as a diploma (equivalent of 2 A levels).
- 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English, and ideally, Maths
The course is assessed by a mix of 5 exams (externally assessed) and seven coursework units (internally assessed) over the two years.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF |
In Health and Social Care you will learn about a range of employment opportunities, which include important and rewarding professional roles such as: nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedics, radiography and physiotherapy, among many others. Health and Social Care is the study of how health and social care practitioners provide care in a variety of settings, and what the impact of that care might be for services users. You will study the communication methods used in care and how to work with a number of different groups of care users such as children, older people and people with various illnesses and disabilities. You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the rights and protection available to anyone accessing these services. This course is particularly relevant if you wish to enter, or have a strong interest in working with these service providers. The course is available as an extended certificate (equivalent of 1 A level) and as a diploma (equivalent of 2 A levels).
- 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English, and ideally, Maths
The course is assessed by a mix of 5 exams (externally assessed) and seven coursework units (internally assessed) over the two years.