SINGLE Health and Social Care - Level 3

Course summary

The Level 3 Vocational Health and Social Care courses have been developed in the health and social care sector to provide; • The opportunity for learners to enter employment in the Health and Social Care sector. • A range of pathways for learners to progress onto other courses. • Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. Skills pupils will acquire through the course include: • Interpersonal skills: knowledge and understanding of skills involved in effective communication. • Counselling skills: caring for the young and elderly, supporting and protecting vulnerable people. • Presentation skills: how to produce a report; care plan; oral presentation. • Cognitive skills: Analyse different perspectives on Health and Social Care including Sociological and Psychological views. The subject encourages pupils to enhance their knowledge of: • Equality and diversity: The rights of patients and professionals in a Health and Social Care setting. • Supporting individual care needs: How to effectively communicate and care for those in a Health and Social Care setting. The subject also encourages pupils to: • Explore their own view points on ethical issues regarding Health and Social issues. • Challenge ideas of morality. • Apply their knowledge to a Health and Social Care setting as well as everyday lives. This course would be a great asset to pupils wishing to broaden their skills and knowledge in sectors related to Health and Social Care.