CTEC Health and Social Care Double

Course summary

You must choose this course in addition to the Extended certificate in HSC (single award). The Diploma is worth the same UCAS points as two A levels. This course is the ideal choice for any student wishing to pursue a health, medical-related, education or social care vocational university degree, apprenticeship or employment. As a vocational course it prepares students effectively for all these roles. The course has been developed to meet the changing needs of the sector and prepares students for the challenges they’ll face in Higher Education or employment. Designed in collaboration with experts spanning the breadth of the sector, the Diploma focuses on the skills, knowledge and understanding that today’s universities and employers demand. Students will practically apply their skills and knowledge in preparation for further study or the workplace. In addition to the units studied for the Extended Certificate you will study: • Infection Control • Personalisation and a Person-Centred Approach to Care • Safeguarding • Promoting positive behaviour or the impact of long-term physiological conditions Students will also complete a selection of these optional units: • Creativity and Activity for Children and Young People • Supporting People with Learning Disabilities • Career Planning for Health and Social Care • Sexual Health, Reproduction and Early Development Stages • Supporting People with Dementia • Supporting People with Mental Health Conditions • Caring for Older People Creativity and Activity for Adults • Principles of Youth Work Practice • Looked after Children and Young People • Psychology for Health and Social Care • Sociology for Health and Social • Public Health