Social Science - Health & Social Care Course
Health & Social Care
AS / A2 Health & Social Care
This is an ideal qualification for those students who want a broad background in Health and Social Care, which will allow them to progress to further or higher education, training or employment; for students who may be, but not necessarily, considering a career in health care, social work or the police force.
During the year, the Health and Social Care Department is pleased to welcome a varied selection of practitioners to the College to talk to students about the practical aspects of working in healthcare.
Some of the topics studied are:
AS:
Unit 1: Effective Caring, Working in Health and Social Care
Unit 2: Effective Communication
Unit 3: Health, Illness and Disease
A2:
Unit 11: Working in Health and Social Care
Unit 13: The role of exercise in maintaining health and well-being
Unit 17: Understanding Mental Disorder