BTEC 90 Credit Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 3

Course Marketing Title
Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Health & Social Care.

Overview
If a career in midwifery, social work, teaching or working as a paramedic appeals then this specialist course will give you an understanding of anatomy and physiology, communications, health and social care, equal and diversity, health and social care. By completing placements and developing your understanding of health and safety, developments across life stages, personal and professional development and psychologic/sociological perspectives, you will be ready to work in a health or social care setting.

Entry Requirements
4 GCSE at grade C or above, including English and maths or Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Early Years Education with equivalent level 1 of English and maths. This is a one year course that is equivalent to 1.5 A levels. You will complete the 90 Credit Diploma course in your first year, and you can then progress onto our Extended Diploma Top Up qualification in your second year, in the same subject. This will help you to attain the optional units required to attain the full 3 A level equivalent qualification in your chosen subject.

Course Duration
One year – Full time.

Skills and Benefits
This qualification broadens and expands the specialist work-related focus and encompasses the essential skills, knowledge and understanding needed to gain confidence and progression. The qualification to prepares you for progression within education or into employment in the appropriate vocational sector and it is suitable for those who have decided that they wish to study in detail or work in a particular area of work.

Mandatory Units
Communication Anatomy & Physiology PPD – Personal & Professional Development Public Health Physiological Disorders Equality, Diversity & Rights Lifespan Health & Safety Sociological Perspectives Psychological Perspectives

Optional Units
Public Health Physiology of Fluid Balance Physiological Disorders Biochemistry for Health Science for Health Working in the Social Care Sector Working in the Health Sector Applied Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care Promoting Health Education

Course Assessment
Portfolio of Evidence and Assignments.

Progression
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.