Full Time Access to Higher Education - Health and Social Care
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Description
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Type
A Level
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Duration
1 Year
NURSING PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education courses in Nursing and Midwifery. It will also be appropriate for students wishing to study for a degree in Social Work or Psychology and Sociology. HEALTH SCIENCE PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education Courses in Radiography, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. It is also appropriate for students wishing.
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Applicants should have an interest in the Health and Social Care professions and be prepared for nine months work. Students may be eligible for grant support. Access course study is of 'A2' Level standard and while there are no formal entry requirements, we must ensure at interview that applicants have a good chance of success. Attending the Access Introductory Course will enable students to...
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Course programme
Course Code
107330VF028
Course Title
Access to Higher Education Health and Social Care
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities and Health
School
School of Humanities
Start Date
07 September 2010
Venue
West Suffolk College
Mode of Attendance
Full Time
Length (Years)
1
Weeks
36
Amount
TBA
Days
Various
Start Time
09:00
End Time
14:30
Summary
This course provides a recognised route to Higher Education courses in Nursing, Midwifery, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and other health care programmes. It may also lead to Higher Education degree courses in areas such as Health Studies, Sport Science, Social Work, Psychology and Sociology. Access to Higher Education programmes are designed to meet the needs of students who may not have had the opportunity to enter Higher Education earlier in their lives. Classes are flexibly timetabled to meet the needs of mature students. The course can be studied over one year (3 days per week).
Qualifications
Access to Health and Social Care awarded in conjunction with CAVA.
Progression Routes
Students progress to Higher Education courses as detailed in 'Course Content'.
Modules
The main areas of study for the Nursing Pathway are Human Physiology, Psychology, Sociology and Social History. The main areas of study in the Health Science Pathway are Human Physiology and Applied Health Sciences (Biochemistry and Physics). The main areas of study in the Sport, Health and Exercise Pathway are Human Physiology, Applied Health Science, Psychology and Sociology of Sport and Exercise Physiology. All pathways will include Study Skills, Mathematics, a Project and use of Information Technology.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have an interest in the Health and Social Care professions and be prepared for nine months work. Students may be eligible for grant support. Access course study is of 'A2' Level standard and while there are no formal entry requirements, we must ensure at interview that applicants have a good chance of success. Attending the Access Introductory Course will enable students to make the best informed choice regarding study and career.
Course Content
NURSING PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education courses in Nursing and Midwifery. It will also be appropriate for students wishing to study for a degree in Social Work or Psychology and Sociology. HEALTH SCIENCE PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education Courses in Radiography, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. It is also appropriate for students wishing to study for a degree in environmental or health sciences. SPORT, HEALTH and EXERCISE PATHWAY: This is a recognised route into Higher Education courses of Sport, Health and Exercise, Fitness Testing and other Health Fitness programmes. All students will have a personal tutor throughout their course for support and guidance.
Requirement
Applicants should have an interest in the Health and Social Care professions and be prepared for nine months work. Students may be eligible for grant support. Access course study is of 'A2' Level standard and while there are no formal entry requirements, we must ensure at interview that applicants have a good chance of success. Attending the Access Introductory Course will enable students to make the best informed choice regarding study and career.
Full Time Access to Higher Education - Health and Social Care