BTEC Health and Social Care Extended Diploma (AAQ)

Course summary

Human Lifespan and Development – PIES and factors affecting growth and development, interventions and the different professionals providing care and treatment • Human Biology and Health – Human body structure and systems, normal physiological functioning and the impact of common disorders • Health and Social Care Practice – Core principles, values and legislation that underpin and influence health and social care, and the effect of social determinants on an individual health status Students have a choice from four optional units covering the following topics: • Promoting Health Education – Health education, its purpose and use of different approaches and models to achieve positive health outcomes