Health Studies

Course summary

Health and Social Care is about helping people. Careers in healthcare are about helping people who have problems with their physical and mental health. Careers in social care are concerned with helping vulnerable people in the community and providing them with support so that they can benefit from an improved way of life. In order to thrive in these careers, you need to have the ability to build relationships with patients and service users. It is essential that people trust you and therefore patience, friendliness and fantastic communication skills are needed. These careers are some of the most rewarding you can pursue. Studying Health & Social Care will give you a deeper insight of what it is like to work in the care sector. Through the units studied you will broaden your knowledge and understanding of how the sector aims to meet the needs of the individual from a physiological, psychological, and sociological perspective. You will also gain practical experience of working in the health and social care sector by completing a vocational assignment. Studying Health and Social care is for you if your aim is to progress to a fulfilling and rewarding career in the health sector. The skills that universities and employers value include: Understanding of health and social care and their importance in society Understanding of careers in this sector The ability to learn independently The ability to research actively and methodically Delivering presentations and being active group members Reading technical texts Effective writing Analytical skills,