HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE STUDIES - LEVEL 3 COURSE

4.6
7 reviews
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  • It’s been very interesting and worthwhile
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  • It is very convenient way of studying at home and time flexible as you can study around your family duties.
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NVQ

Distance

£ 312 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    NVQ Level 3

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    100h

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

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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Reviews

4.6
excellent
  • Good
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  • It’s been very interesting and worthwhile
    |
  • It is very convenient way of studying at home and time flexible as you can study around your family duties.
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4.6
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Peter Afemike Aiyede

4.0
18/04/2023
About the course: Good
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Olamiposi Gbolahan

5.0
25/01/2022
About the course: It’s been very interesting and worthwhile
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Maria Niznik

5.0
10/05/2021
About the course: It is very convenient way of studying at home and time flexible as you can study around your family duties.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Oksana Ivanova

5.0
20/04/2020
About the course: Easy access to all the information about institutes. Was very helpful to find a proper school and make a decision.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Deborah Packer

4.0
13/07/2019
About the course: The course was easy to understand, clear and nicely organized. I have enjoyed learning there. The information provided was so straightforward and clear.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lisa Smith

5.0
01/08/2015
What I would highlight: 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.
What could be improved: A forum of common questions maybe.
Would you recommend this course?: No

Deborah Packer

4.0
06/01/2015
What I would highlight: Ordering and paying for this course is made very easy and it was promptly delivered. I really enjoyed studying this course; it was very interesting and informative. The information provided in the pack was very clear and relevant. My tutor was also fantastic, responding quickly to assignment and giving encouraging feedback.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2016
2015

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 15 years

Subjects

  • Social Worker
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • IT
  • Health and Social Care
    2

    2 students say they acquired this skill

  • Nurse training
  • Social care
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Social Care distance learning course
    2

    2 students say they acquired this skill

  • Social care home study
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Social
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Care
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

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

£ 312 VAT inc.