Extended Diploma In Health

Course

In Oldham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Oldham

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a level 3 course in Health and Social Care/ Health Studies with an end result equivalent of 3 A levels and between 120 - 420 UCAS points depending on the grade achieved. The course is designed to cover a range of topics providing you with the knowledge and skills required for employment or further study within the Health or Social Care sectors. The inclusion of mandatory work experience allows you to link theory to practice in a variety of care settings.

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Location

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Oldham (Greater Manchester)
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Rochdale Road, OL9 6AA

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Subjects

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  • Health and Social Care

Course programme

Mandatory topics:

Communication
Equality, Diversity and Rights
Health and Safety
Lifespan Development
Anatomy and Physiology
Professional Development
Sociological Perspectives
Psychological Perspectives.

The course takes two routes, Health Studies that is designed for students to progress in Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedics; and the Health and Social Care route, designed for students to progress in Social Work, Youth Work and Probation.

Second year topics:

Health Studies
Safeguarding Adults and Children
Communicable Diseases
Mobility and Exercise
Nutrition Health and Social Care
Safeguarding Adults and Children
Values and Planning in Social Care
Academic Literacy.


The course is assessed by written coursework, practical tasks and includes 100 mandatory placement hours currently completed in block weeks.


Up to 100 hours work experience placement in Health and Social Care sector including Nursing Homes, Nurseries and Schools. Students are encouraged to source their own placements in a field that interests them.


Degrees in Adult Nursing, Paediatric Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology, Theatre Practitioner, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Paramedic, Youth Work and many more.
Foundation Degrees in Health and Social Car.

Extended Diploma In Health

Price on request