BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care
BTEC
In Ashton-Under-Lyne
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BTEC
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Ashton-under-lyne
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Duration
2 Years
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Health and Social Care is the fastest growing employment sector in the country, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to start your career in this area. 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. This course will give you the skills and knowledge.
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About this course
· 5 GCSEs A*-C grades including English and Maths
· A BTEC First Diploma in a care related subject at Distinction grade
· Other care related Level 2 qualifications
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Course programme
BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care
Course Code: AL0021MQ/1
Category: Care, Childcare And Health & Social Care
Centre: Beaufort Road
Start Date: 07/09/2010
Times: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Fee: £250
Course fees are per year.
This course is free for school leavers (Aged 16-18)
Course Content: Health and Social Care is the fastest growing employment sector in the country, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to start your career in this area. 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. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to start a career in health and social care. You will put what you've learned in the classroom into practice during work placements.
While you are studying on the course you will learn about how people develop throughout different stages in their life, how the body works, how people work together and how this impacts on people working in a health and social care setting. Youll also learn about caring for children, young people and how vulnerable adults are supported.
Optional units are also available in:
· Nutrition
· Complementary Therapies
· Caring for Individuals with Additional Needs
· Dealing with Challenging Behaviour
· Infection Prevention and Control
· Mobility and Exercise for Health and Social Care
Special Features: During this course you will develop a range of skills that employers value through a minimum of 300 hours work experience.
Progression: Most students progress from this course to university or go directly into employment. Those students who move onto university study a range of health and care related courses including nursing, physiotherapy and teaching.
BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care