COURSE DESCRIPTION The health and social care industry is one of the fastest growing in the UK. People are living longer and there is an increasing need for care and support as well as working with children in early years. By studying Health and Social Care you will learn how to help others improve their physical health and impact the wellbeing of people in your community as well as developing skills in working with young children. If you want to help make a positive difference to people’s lives then Health and Social Care is the course for you. The Cambridge Advanced National Extended Certificate is equivalent to one A Level and awards UCAS points towards university applications. You will develop professional and personal skills to allow you to offer specific, person-centred care and support and build positive relationships with the people you are working with, so that their needs and requirements are met while they maintain control of their own care and support. There is no requirement for work experience however we strongly recommend any work experience or part time work is related in some way to the sector. TOPICS STUDIED • Principles of health & social care • Person-centred approach to care • Anatomy & physiology for health & social care • Supporting people with mental health conditions • Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health • Supporting healthy nutrition & lifestyles