Health Studies

Course summary

The BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care provides much of the underpinning knowledge for the National Occupational Standards in Health and Social Care and consequently acts as a robust introduction to both sectors. It prepares learners for employment in the sector or for higher education. Learners will benefit from gaining a number of mandatory units as well as a range of specialist units. Mandatory units include: • Human Lifespan Development • Working in Health and Social Care • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care • Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs • Work Experience in Health and Social Care • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care • Promoting Public Health