Health and Social Care

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Why should I come to Pendleton College?
Student success speaks volumes and we are proud to have a high level of achievement in this subject. Many students have left having gained the knowledge and confidence to go onto Higher Education, Nursing, Social Work and many other professions. Highly-qualified and enthusiastic staff use the very latest information and a variety of contacts to deliver the varied content of this ever changing subject.

What will I study?
The Health and Social Care course is modular with three modules studied for AS Level:

Effective CaringEffective CommunicationHealth, Illness and Disease

A further three modules will be studied in your second year to complete the full A-Level. Examples include:

Working in Health and Social CareHuman Development: Facts and TheoriesThe Role of Exercise in Maintaining Health and Well-Being

This subject links well with Psychology, Sociology and Biology.

What will I achieve?
You can enter the Health and Social Care industry or progress to Higher Education in areas such as:

• Nursing
• Midwifery
• Teaching
• Social Work

How is the course assessed?
It is a modular course with both external examinations and coursework.

What else will I do?
Trips are arranged to enhance learning to places such as Eureka Play Museum, Thackray Medical Museum and BUPA Health and Fitness Club. Guest speakers come into college to share experience. All students complete work placements in the Health and Social Care industry, for example, nurseries, schools, clinics and nursing homes.