Health and Social Care - Principles and Contexts

This two year course examines a variety of current and topical issues in the health and social care sector. Topics in the first year are likely to include:
Human growth and development
Diseases and disorders and how they may be prevented
Promoting quality care and communication
Promoting good health.
In the second year, you will be able to broaden your study by completing two topics from optional units such as:
Engagement strategies to support individuals in a range of care settings
Understanding human behaviour
Understanding mental health and wellbeing
Promoting the rights of adults, children and young people.
You will also complete the Core Qualification alongside this course. These qualifications will require a set work placement. Elements of this course can be delivered through the medium of Welsh.
Updated November 2018