First Extended Certificate Health & Social Care Level 2

Course Marketing Title
Level 2 Diploma Extended Health & Social Care.

Overview
With an emphasis on further developing skills to support and care for people in the wider community, this course will give you more specialist skills and understanding of Health and Social Care professions. By continuing to develop your interpersonal communication with others through practical assignments, creative activities, observations and practice you will learn about human body systems and complete a 1 day per week placement in a health or social care setting.

Entry Requirements
You should have at least 3 GCSEs at Grade D (English and maths Desirable) or above and a commitment to developing your skills in Health & Social Care.

Course Duration
One year – Full time.

Skills and Benefits
This qualification has core of underpinning knowledge, skills and understanding; you will gain a broad understanding and knowledge of the health and social care sector, you will also investigate areas of specific interest and develop essential skills and attributes prized by employers.

Mandatory Units
Communication in Health & Social Care Individual Rights within the Health & Social Care sectors Social Influences on Health and Well Being Promoting Health and Wellbeing Equality and Diversity in Health & Social Care Human Lifespan Development The Impact of Nutrition on Health & Wellbeing Health & Social Care Values

Optional Units
Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing Internal Promoting Health and Wellbeing Internal The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing Internal Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care Internal Individual Rights in Health and Social Care Internal Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders Internal Services in Health and Social Care Creative and Therapeutic Activities in Health and Social Care

Course Assessment
Portfolio of Evidence, Assignments, Practical assessment in the workplace and Exams.

Progression
Level 3 Diploma's in Health and Social Care or Early years Education or Employment.

Course Fees
For full details contact the Enquiry Team on 0300 300 0090.