Part Time BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care

BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care

• Subject area:Health & Care
• Subject:Health care
• Course type:Part time

Course description
This is a vocational course delivered through the study of 18 units over 2 years which will introduce you to the skills, understanding and knowledge necessary for work in the care industry. Units that will be studied include:
Developing Effective Communication
Equality, Diversity and Rights
Health, Safety and Security
Development through life stages
Anatomy and Physiology
Personal and Professional Development
Sociological Perspectives
Psychological Perspectives
You may also study some of the following Specialist Units:
Caring for children and young people
Public Health
Nutrition
Research
Infection Prevention and Control
You will attend compulsory work placements with early years and the elderly; maintain a portfolio of evidence covering your experienecs during the work placements; work in teams supporting your peers to research and develop a variety of topics.

Final award
BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care

Entry requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of 4 GSCEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English and Science.

Additional information
This qualification is achieved by coursework only. There are no exams. Students will complete a written assignment for each unit.
Available at Abingdon Campus only.

Code Campus Duration Start date Day(s) Times Fees
CFAF108P. Abingdon Campus 1 year 1 Sep 2010 Everyday 9:00am â€" 5:00pm £1221