Health Studies
Course summary
Why choose this course? This course suits a learner who prefers a continual assessment method without the pressure of one final examination. This qualification develops the knowledge and skills needed when working with adults in health and social care environments. It covers a wide range of areas including supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care, daily living needs and health care procedures. If you are passionate about supporting people and being a carer then this is the course for you. Course Fundamentals The course comprises mandatory and optional units: • Developing effective communication • Equality, diversity and rights • Health, safety and security • Development through the life stages • Anatomy and physiology • Personal and professional development • Sociological and psychological perspectives.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
5 GCSE’s in Grade 4 or above including English and maths
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Assessment
The styles of external assessment used for qualifications in the Health and Social Care suite are: Examinations: all learners take the same assessment at the same time, normally with a written outcome. Set tasks: learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task.
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