Health Studies

Course summary

The course is designed for students who have an interest in Health and Social Care, and have an interest in entering into a caring profession such as nursing, midwifery, social work or the probation service. The course content looks at many aspects of Health and Social Care, including human lifespan development, which explores the different stages of life. The course also looks at working in Health and Social Care where students will explore the roles and responsibilities of a variety of workers and organisations. Unit 5: Meeting individual Care and Support Needs, looks into the core principles and practices that underpin Health and Social Care delivery. Students will develop a variety of skills including independent learning, investigation and research skills as well as data handling and analysis.