The Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Health and Social Care will encourage students to develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject. It encourages students to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. Students will have the opportunity to develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life. In addition to this they will develop transferable learning and skills, such as evaluation, planning, presentation and research skills, that are important for progression to HE and can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations. The course also enables students to develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to HE and relevant to the health and social care sector and more widely. Career Pathways – Health: Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapist – Social Care – Support Worker – Early Years and Education: Nursery Worker, Teacher, Family Support Worker
Grade 4 in GCSE English or Mathematics. Minimum Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care GCSE (if studied) OR Grade 4 in GCSE English if not studied.
Modules Mandatory Externally assessed units: Principles of health and social care Anatomy and physiology for health and social care Mandatory NEA units: Person-centred approach to care Supporting people with mental health conditions Optional NEA units will be selected by the department but could include: Supporting people with long term physiological conditions Investigating public health Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles Assessment For this qualification, students must complete six units: Two mandatory externally assessed units Two mandatory NEA units Two optional NEA units
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8AE |
The Cambridge Advanced Nationals in Health and Social Care will encourage students to develop key knowledge, understanding and skills, relevant to the subject. It encourages students to think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically. Students will have the opportunity to develop valuable communication skills that are important in all aspects of further study and life. In addition to this they will develop transferable learning and skills, such as evaluation, planning, presentation and research skills, that are important for progression to HE and can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations. The course also enables students to develop independence and confidence in applying the knowledge and skills that are vital for progression to HE and relevant to the health and social care sector and more widely. Career Pathways – Health: Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapist – Social Care – Support Worker – Early Years and Education: Nursery Worker, Teacher, Family Support Worker
Grade 4 in GCSE English or Mathematics. Minimum Level 2 Pass in Health and Social Care GCSE (if studied) OR Grade 4 in GCSE English if not studied.
Modules Mandatory Externally assessed units: Principles of health and social care Anatomy and physiology for health and social care Mandatory NEA units: Person-centred approach to care Supporting people with mental health conditions Optional NEA units will be selected by the department but could include: Supporting people with long term physiological conditions Investigating public health Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles Assessment For this qualification, students must complete six units: Two mandatory externally assessed units Two mandatory NEA units Two optional NEA units