Health and Social Care

This course is studied on its own and cannot be combined with other courses.

This course is suitable if you are looking for an extensive, general preparation for a career in health or social care.

On this course you will:

• Study Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
• Look at Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care
• Find out about working in Health and Social Care
• Undertake reflective practice
• Choose a pathway in second year: Health and Social Care or Health Science
• Study units which cover Anatomy and Physiology, Research Skills, Human Development, Meeting Care and Support Needs, Safe Practice, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Microbiology and Biomedical Science
• Undertake work experience, totalling a minimum 100 hours in vocational settings across the two years

Assessment is by internally marked assignments and externally marked assessments and exams.

This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in (amongst others) nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, social work, psychology and youth work.

Future Steps: In addition to the careers mentioned in the previous paragraph, you could go on to university level study or an Apprenticeship in a wide range of health and social care related subjects such as nursing, teaching and social work. The Level 3 Extended Diploma study programme is eligible for UCAS points. Please check the UCAS website for more information.

You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths*, plus two additional GCSEs at grade 3 or above. You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for your work placements. Science is recommended at grade 4 or above if you wish to become a nurse or work in a health-related field.

You will have access to a Learning Resource Centre (LRC). There is a refectory in the Hele Building.

You will need to purchase your own equipment and it is optional to purchase a course book. A fee of approximately £75 in year 1 and £25 in year 2 is charged which covers a DBS check, placement uniform, trips and professional development sessions over the duration of the course.