Health Studies

Assessment

The mandatory content of the qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector: Human Lifespan Development: The unit will be assessed through one examination of 90 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Learners will be assessed through a number of short and long - answer questions. This unit will develop your knowledge and understanding of patterns of human growth and development. Working in Health and Social Care: This unit will be assessed through one examination of 80 marks lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Learners will be assessed through a number of short and long - answer questions. This unit will help you to understand what it is like to work in the health and social care sector. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs: synoptic coursework. In this unit, you will learn about the values and principles of meeting care and support needs and look at some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising care. Sociological perspectives: coursework. In this unit, you will gain an understanding of the different sociological perspectives and concepts, and consider how these can be applied to Health and Social Care