Full Time Health and Social Care Health Studies BTEC National Diploma with Welsh Baccalaureate option Level 3

Health and Social Care [Health Studies] BTEC National Diploma with Welsh Baccalaureate option (Level 3)
Course Content
This two-year course is designed to prepare students to work in health or care-related careers in a professional capacity.
The course examines a range of health and social care issues.
Study units include:

• Equality, Diversity and Rights;
• Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care;
• Complementary Therapies;
• Personal and Professional Development;
• Lifespan Development;
• Caring for Children and Young People;
• Psychology;
• Sociology.

This course is equivalent to 120-360 UCAS points.
Teaching/Assessment
All units are internally assessed.

Progression
The course is designed to prepare students to work in health related careers, in a professional capacity.
It provides an education in health studies/sciences which is a basis for progression to higher education e.g. Degree in Nursing/Midwifery, Health related degrees or HND in Health / Social Care.
Additional Information
Students on this course will be charged for a Criminal Records Bureau [CRB] check. The current cost is £36. Students can apply to the Financial Contingency Fund [FCF] to cover the cost of a CRB check.
Course Location
Tycoch Campus
Attendance
Full Time
Interview
An interview is required