BTEC Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

BTEC Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Course Overview
 
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care is a highly valuable, nationally-recognised qualification – proof that you have the knowledge you need to work in many areas of the profession.
 
On this comprehensive course, you will cover everything from understanding the individual needs of patients or care users, to how creative and therapeutic activities can help individuals.  This is a practical, work-related course where you learn by completing assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands – making it the ideal grounding for a career in health and social care.
 
Pre-requisites
 
You must be over 16 to take this course and be educated to at least GCSE standard D-G or hold an NVQ at level 1, or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate.
Please note that Edexcel registration fees are additional to course fees.
 
Support
 
You will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
 
Assessment
 
This course includes six assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor via email or post.  Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.
 
Your Future Prospects
 
This course provides an excellent basis for a career in the field, enabling you to work in care homes, hospitals, nursing homes or health centres.  It also prepares you for further study and training in this dynamic, challenging and rewarding field.
 

Key Topics
 
Communication and Individual Rights
Human Lifespan Development
Creative and Therapeutic Activities
Individual Needs
Cultural Diversity