SUBJECT

Health & Social Care

What are lessons like in this subject?

Health and Social Care gives students the chance to look at sociological and psychological underpinnings of health whilst also examining and evaluating human development and key aspects of the working world such as health and safety. It enables students to develop transferable skills and encourages them to self-reflect and regulate to inform their practice. Communication and teamwork skills are integral whilst on work placement and are regarded as the most widespread and ‘baseline’ skills required for employment. Embedding work placements into the curriculum gives students a more broad and rich experience and provides them with knowledge needed to progress into occupations such as nursing, midwifery, youth work or the care sector.

What will I study?

Topics to be studied across the suite of courses may include:

  • Human lifespan and development.
  • Working in Health and Social Care.
  • Enquiries into current research in Health and Social Care.
  • Principles of safe practice in Health and Social Care.
  • Meeting individual care and support needs.
  • Promoting public health.
  • Physiological disorders.
  • Psychological perspectives.
Qualification Title BTEC Extended Certificate AAQ in Health and Social Care (Single) BTEC Diploma in Health and Social Care (Double)

What our
students

say

Health and Social Care is an interactive subject where we regularly discuss current issues and research within the sector. I particularly liked the balance between coursework and exams as I developed vital skills in both areas.

Trust Health & Social Care Student


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