Prepare for a career in the health sector or adult social care with this two-year BTEC Extended Diploma, equivalent to three A Levels. Develop your academic and practical skills as you explore key topics relating to the health and social care sector, human lifespan development, human anatomy, infection prevention and psychology. You will also apply your knowledge to a real-life setting during a 100-hour practical work experience module. Successful students can gain the maximum 168 UCAS points needed to progress on to a related degree. Students who only complete year one of the course will still achieve a BTEC Foundation Diploma, equivalent to one A Level.
4 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and Maths and a clear DBS check is required
The following mandatory units cover the key areas of health and social care, essential for your role as a health and social care professional: Human Lifespan Development (examination) Working in Health and Social Care (examination) Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (examination) Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (examination) Meeting Individual Care Needs (coursework) Public Health (coursework) Additional optional units cover the specific areas of social care, health studies and health sciences, and we can tailor the content to your chosen career path. These can include: Understanding Mental Wellbeing (coursework) Sociological Perspectives (coursework) Health Psychology (coursework)
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Blackpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashfield Road, Bispham, Blackpool, FY2 0HB |
Prepare for a career in the health sector or adult social care with this two-year BTEC Extended Diploma, equivalent to three A Levels. Develop your academic and practical skills as you explore key topics relating to the health and social care sector, human lifespan development, human anatomy, infection prevention and psychology. You will also apply your knowledge to a real-life setting during a 100-hour practical work experience module. Successful students can gain the maximum 168 UCAS points needed to progress on to a related degree. Students who only complete year one of the course will still achieve a BTEC Foundation Diploma, equivalent to one A Level.
4 GCSEs grade 4 or above in English and Maths and a clear DBS check is required
The following mandatory units cover the key areas of health and social care, essential for your role as a health and social care professional: Human Lifespan Development (examination) Working in Health and Social Care (examination) Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care (examination) Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care (examination) Meeting Individual Care Needs (coursework) Public Health (coursework) Additional optional units cover the specific areas of social care, health studies and health sciences, and we can tailor the content to your chosen career path. These can include: Understanding Mental Wellbeing (coursework) Sociological Perspectives (coursework) Health Psychology (coursework)