Health Studies

Course summary

Year 12 Unit 1– Human Lifespan Development (examined ) In this unit, you will cover physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of aging. Unit 5—Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Coursework) In this unit, you will use two case studies to explore a range of ideas- looking into equality and diversity, why it is important, and how it should be handled. You will also look at how services work and who is involved. Through this, you will look at how people should be cared for and why it is important in different care settings. Year 13 Unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care (examined) In this unit you will explore what it is like to work in the health and social care sector, including the roles and responsibilities of workers and organizations. Unit 12- Supporting Individuals with Additional Needs (Coursework) In this unit, you will use two case studies with very different needs and examine why these individuals may experience these different needs. Examining how to overcome barriers and challenges for individuals that they may face daily.