Health Studies
Meadowhead School Academy Trust - Sheffield
01142372723
Dyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR
Course summary

To further strengthen knowledge surrounding effective care for a range of different needs in addition to the development of the human body between different life stages. Linking to a variety of careers such as midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, childcare, paramedic etc. You will learn skills and knowledge which are highly transferable to different occupations. On the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care course you will cover 3 mandatory units and one other. These are: 1. Human development (Mandatory) 2. Working in Health and Social Care (Mandatory) 3. Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Mandatory) 4. Physiological disorders and their care

Entry requirements

Minimum Requirements: At least five 4 grades at GCSE and grade 4 in English Language or Literature. Merit or above in BTEC Level 2 Health & Social Care.

How you'll be assessed

How many exams: 2 Breakdown of marks: Unit 1 exam- 90 Minutes- 90 marks Unit 2 exam- 90 minutes- 80 marks Coursework: Unit 5- Individuals with specific needs Unit 14- Physiological disorders and their care

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDyche Lane, Sheffield, S8 8BR