Health and Social Care

The Health and Social Care course covers a variety of aspects from the Health and Social Care sector. Throughout the course you will learn how to work as a professional, treating service users with respect and dignity. You will also learn how activities and situations can be adapted to suit the varying needs of individuals.

Assessment is carried out mostly through internally assessed coursework but you will also be required to complete a small number of externally marked tests.

As well as completing written work you will take part in practical activities that will prepare you for working within a range of Health and Social Care settings. The course will also involve trips that will help to deepen your understanding of the concepts covered in class.

This course gives you valuable experience if you want to go on to a career within the Health and Social Care Sector for example childcare, nursing or caring. You can progress to study Level 3 in Health and Social Care which can then lead on to university for example a degree in Health and Social Care, Nursing or Early Childhood Studies.

Units to be completed:

Unit Number

Unit Name

Assessment

Unit summary

1 (core)

Human Lifespan Development

External

In this unit you will explore human growth and development across life stages and investigate factors that affect human growth and development and how they

are interrelated.

2 (core)

Health & Social Care Values

Internal

In this unit you will explore the care values that underpin current practice in health and social care and investigate ways of empowering individuals who use health and social care services.

6

The Impact of Nutrition on Health & Wellbeing

Internal

In this unit you will explore the effects of balanced and unbalanced diets on the health and wellbeing of individuals and understand the specific nutritional needs and preferences of individuals.

8

Individual Rights in Health & Social Care

Internal

In this unit you will investigate the rights of individuals using health and social care services and examine the responsibilities of employers and employees in upholding service users’ rights in health and social care.

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