Health and Social Care (Health Studies) BTEC National Diploma

BTEC

In Kettering

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Kettering

  • Duration

    1 Year

Please note that this course is subject to change by the awarding body in September 2010. You will study a range of core and specialist units which will provide a total of 1080 guide learning hours for the completed qualification: 10 Core Units: Unit 1 - Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care. Unit 2 - Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care. Unit 3.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Kettering (Northamptonshire)
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Windmill Avenue, NN15 6ER

Start date

On request

About this course

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above including English Language, Maths and Science or equivalent OR
A BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care with a satisfactory reference and English, Maths and Science OR
A relevant Level 2 qualification with English and Maths or Science.
Entry is subject to a successful interview. You will need a clean CRB check.

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Course programme

Health and Social Care (Health Studies) BTEC National Diploma
  • Venue:
    Windmill Avenue Campus, Kettering
  • Duration:
    Two Years
  • Start At:
    September 2010
  • Interview:
    Yes
  • Level of Study:
    Advanced (Level 3)
Health and Social Care (Health Studies) BTEC National Diploma Entry Requirements
  • A minimum of 4 GCSEs at C or above including English Language, Maths and Science or equivalent OR
  • A BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care with a satisfactory reference and English, Maths and Science OR
  • A relevant Level 2 qualification with English and Maths or Science.
Entry is subject to a successful interview. You will need a clean CRB check.

Content
Please note that this course is subject to change by the awarding body in September 2010
You will study a range of core and specialist units which will provide a total of 1080 guide learning hours for the completed qualification:

10 Core Units:
Unit 1 - Developing Effective Communication in Health and Social Care

Unit 2 - Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care

Unit 3 - Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care

Unit 4 - Development Through the Life Stages

Unit 5 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Health

Unit 6 - Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care

Unit 7 - Sociological Perspectives for Health and Social Care

Unit 8 - Psychological Perspectives for Health and Social Care

Unit 10 - Caring for Children and Young People

Unit 11 - Supporting and Protecting Adults

Unit 12 - Public Health

Unit 13 - Physiology of Fluid Balance

Unit 14 - Physiological Disorders

Plus Specialist Units including:
Unit 16 - Working in the Health Sector

Unit 21 - Nutrition for Health and Social Care

Unit 22 - Research Methodology for Health and Social Care

Unit 23 - Complementary Therapies for Health and Social Care

Unit 44 - Vocational Experience for Health and Social Care

Assessment
Internally assessed assignments including essays, case studies, projects and work experience based assignments. All units will be graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction Level. Key Skills will form part of your final qualifications.

Progression
This course will prepare you for entry into employment in the Health and Social Care sector or for higher level study such as courses in Nursing, Midwifery and professions allied to medicine such as occupational therapy or physiotherapy.

Work Experience
A minimum of 300 hours work experience in arranged and supervised placements. You will develop your skills through supervised work experience placements in a variety of settings.

Health and Social Care (Health Studies) BTEC National Diploma

Price on request