Full Time Health and Care (Health Science) National Diploma
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Duration
2 Years
This course includes a range of relevant work experience placements in health settings. The aim is to develop a scientific awareness of health whilst acquiring the practical skills required to succeed in this area of work. Many of the units require practical applications to be studied.
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About this course
5 GCSE passes at Grades A - C which must include one Science subject or an equivalent qualification such as BTEC First Diploma in Science at merit/distinction level. Maths and English are preferred at Grade C.
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Course Code
107321VF005
Course Title
Health and Care (Health Sciences) National Diploma
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities and Health
School
School of Applied and Social Sciences
Start Date
07 September 2010
Venue
West Suffolk College
Mode of Attendance
Full Time
Length (Years)
2
Weeks
36
Amount
£1050
Summary
A course of A2 level with science, suitable for students seeking employment in Health professions. This could lead to direct employment or university to achieve professional qualifications in careers such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Dietician, Speech Therapy, Access to Medicine and Operating Theatre Practitioner.
Qualifications
Edexcel (BTEC) National Diploma in Health Sciences. National Certificate and National Award are available to complete in one year if appropriate.
Progression Routes
Students may progress onto Higher Education or health related employment.
Modules
These are examples of the modules that will be studied over two years: Environmental Health, Nutrition, Equality Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care, Health and Safety, Health Psychology, Developing Effective Communication, Personal and Professional Development, Scientific Principles, Microbiology, Research, Microbiology and Complementary Therapies,
Entry Requirements
5 GCSE passes at Grades A - C which must include one Science subject or an equivalent qualification such as BTEC First Diploma in Science at merit/distinction level. Maths and English are preferred at Grade C.
Course Content
This course includes a range of relevant work experience placements in health settings. The aim is to develop a scientific awareness of health whilst acquiring the practical skills required to succeed in this area of work. Many of the units require practical applications to be studied.
Full Time Health and Care (Health Science) National Diploma