Health Studies - Open College Level 2

Health Studies - Open College Level 2

Course ID:
PC01681

Academy:
Health, Social Care & Early Years

Introduction:
This course takes a much wider perspective and focuses on health as a positive issue influenced by wider social, economic and political factors.

Study Mode & Location:
This 16 week part time course will last for 3 hours per week. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
Students are encouraged to develop a critical outlook through the use of case studies, audiovisual material and personal experience. The course material covers:

• Definitions and concepts of health
• Factor influencing health
• Patterns of disease
• Lifestyles and health.

Assessment:
Assessment is a three step process which includes:

• A short piece of work (500 words)
• An extended piece (1,200 words)
• A portfolio of notes.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This Level 2 unit will, like all evidence of study, enhance your curriculum vitae (CV), and, therefore, could improve employment prospects. You could also progress to study other Level 2 units in a related subject, or if you are ready you can move on to Level 3 units if you achieve Grades 4/5 such as:

• Social Issues in Health Care
• Approaches to Social and Community Work
• Principles of Care.

Alternatively you may wish to join an access course such as nursing, midwifery and health-related studies; social, youth and community work (you must have at least 2/3 recent Level 2 qualifications at Grades 4/5).

Additional Costs:
Lever Arch File £2.50.

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with a Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study for FREE or at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.