If you are you interested in a career in Health or Social Care, this could be the course for you! As part of the course you will undertake units related to the field of Health & Social Care, allowing you to progress into a variety of careers or higher education.
Health & Social Care is a very dynamic subject and you will explore a variety of areas and current topics of interest, Human Lifespan, Working in Health and Social Care, Principles of Safe Practice, Anatomy and Physiology, Psychology and Sociology.
A clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required and you will undertake a placement one day a week to gain valuable hands-on experience of careers within the sector.
You will need to have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, including English and Maths. A Grade 4 GCSE in Science would be advantageous due to an Anatomy exam within the programme of study. Level 3 vocational Science qualifications at Distinction or Merit Level may also be considered.
Four external exams, coursework and work placement. The course is graded with Pass, Merit and Distinction.
You could progress to an exciting range of higher level courses, including Health & Social Care Foundation Degree.
This course is ideal if you are interested in a career in Social Work, Midwifery, Nursing, Teaching or as a Paramedic.
Curriculum Director: Sarah Hickman
Email: sarahhickman@halesowen.ac.uk
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