Health Studies

Course summary

The Extended Certificate qualification is equivalent to 1 A Level and offers students a broad basis of study for the health and social care sector. This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels. Unit 1 covers aspects of human growth and development through the different life stages. Unit 11 looks at the different psychological perspectives that have been put forward regarding how the mind develops, the factors that influence development and behaviour, and how these approaches have influenced thinking and practices in meeting and supporting service user needs. Unit 2 looks at the range of roles and general responsibilities of people who work in health and social care settings. Unit 5 covers the values and principles of meeting care and support needs and some of the ethical issues that arise when personalising