BTEC Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care

BTEC Introductory Diploma in Health and Social Care

Course Code: NL0037MQ/1A
Category: Care, Childcare And Health & Social Care
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 04/01/2011
Times: Full-time
Duration: 22 weeks
Fee: £250
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)

Course Content: This course will give you the skills and knowledge to kick-start your career in health and social care. It covers a wide range of career opportunities including nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic, social work and care of the elderly to name just a few. Health and Social Care is the fastest growing employment sector in the country. This is a practical, work-related course in which you will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

Whilst you are studying on the course you will learn how to develop your skills to enhance your work in health and social care, and explore your own potential by studying personal effectiveness.

Other subjects you will cover include:

· Looking after Children

· Images of People

· Health and the Environment

Special Features: During this course you will be given a broad introduction to the Vocational sectors and develop your personal skills and attributes that that you will need in order to develop confidence in their ability to work, learn and achieve.

Progression: Most students progress onto a related Level 2 qualification.