HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE STUDIES - LEVEL 3 COURSE
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NVQ
Distance

Description
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Type
NVQ Level 3
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The Health & Social Care Level 3 Course has been developed for students who have an interest in Health and Social Care.
Whether you have a goal to work as a nurse, social worker, health visitor or even as a paramedic, this course can provide you with the right stepping stone.
Covering many of the important issues faced in the helping professions, this course provides one of the first steps to your success.
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About this course
There are no particular entry requirements.
On successful completion of this course students will receive an accredited Level 3 Certificate of Achievement.
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Easy access to all the information about institutes. Was very helpful to find a proper school and make a decision.
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The course was easy to understand, clear and nicely organized. I have enjoyed learning there. The information provided was so straightforward and clear.
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I was able to work through at my own pace around work and the support from tutors was very good. Fast detailed feedback given on assignments.
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Oksana Ivanova
Deborah Packer
Lisa Smith
Deborah Packer
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 12 years
Subjects
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Course programme
The Course Includes the Following Units:-
Unit 1 – Human Development & Growth
The following topics are covered: What is growth?; What is development?; Maturationist Theory; Constructive Theory; Environmentalist Theory; Life expectancy; and Mortality rates.
Unit 2 – Ill Health
The following topics are covered: Breast Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Lung Cancer; Alzheimer’s; Cerebral Palsy; Cystic Fibrosis; and Down’s Syndrome.
Unit 3 – Drugs
The following topics are covered: Lysergic acid diethylamide; Amanita muscaria; Speed; Poppers; Anabolic steroids; Tranquilisers; Cannabis; Heroin; Ecstasy; Cocaine; Tobacco; and Addiction.
Unit 4 – Alcohol
The following topics are covered: Effects of drinking; Cheap alcohol; Protecting profits; and Drinking culture.
Unit 5 – Nutrition
The following topics are covered: Guideline Daily Amount; Girls; and Boys.
Unit 6 – Eating Disorders
The following topics are covered: What are eating disorders?; Anorexia nervosa; Bulimia; and Binge eating disorder.
Unit 7 – Mental Health
The following topics are covered: Depression; Atypical depression; Unspecified depression; Post-natal depression; and Seasonal affective disorder.
Unit 8 – Personality Disorders
The following topics are covered: Paranoid personality disorder; Schizoid personality disorder; Schizotypal; Anti-social disorder; Borderline personality disorder; Histrionic personality disorder; Narcissistic personality disorder; Avoidant personality disorder; Dependent personality disorder and Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
Unit 9 – Abuse
The following topics are covered: Staying safe; Abuse and the Law; Sexual Offences Act 2003; Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill 2003; Rights of victims; Injunctions; and Court orders.
Unit 10 – Social Care
The following topics are covered: Care plans; and Barriers to care.
Unit 11 – Legislation
The following topics are covered: NHS and Community Care Act 1990; The Mental Health Act; Sections; The Human Rights Act; The Mental Capacity Act; Lasting Powers of Attorney; Court of protection; Public Guardian; The Children Act 1989; The Children Act 2004; Childcare Act 2006; and Race Relations Act 1976.
Unit 12 – The National Health Service
The following topics are covered: Timeline of the NHS; Roles in the NHS; General Practitioners; Gynaecologists and Obstetricians; Psychologist; Psychiatrist; Nurse; Community Psychiatric Nurse; Social worker; Accident and Emergency; Minor injuries units and NHS walk-in centres.
Unit 13 – Social Services
The following topics are covered: Families; Communities; and Organisations.
Unit 14 – Fostering
The following topics are covered: Permanent fostering; Short term fostering; Respite placements; and Shared car.
Unit 15 – Child Care
The following topics are covered: The National Curriculum; and Office for Standards in Education.Additional information
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE STUDIES - LEVEL 3 COURSE
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