Health Studies

Course summary

Health and Social Care could be a new subject to many students. It is a broad range subject and encapsulates this through a variety of units such as effective communication, an individual’s rights and needs, cultural diversity, safeguarding adults, caring for children and young people. This course will prepare students for further study and is an ideal foundation for students entering the modern workplace, providing them with a theoretical background reinforced with practical skills. This course also develops research, evaluation and problem-solving skills. There are three units that are assessed in Year 12. These are: • Unit 1 - Building Positive Relationships in Health, Social and Child Care. (Coursework) • Unit 2 - Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care. (External exam) • Unit 3 - Health, safety and security in health and social care. (External exam) Additionally, there are a further three units in Year 13 that make up the Extended Certificate. These are: • Unit 4 - Anatomy and physiology for health and social care. (External exam) • Unit 17 - Supporting people with mental health conditions. (Coursework) • Unit 24 - Public health. (Coursework)