Health Studies

Course summary

In Year 12 you will study two units: Unit one: Human lifespan development Unit five Meeting individual care and support needs. In Year 13 you will go onto study a further two units: Unit two: Working in health and social care One other optional unit from: Sociological perspectives; psychological perspectives; additional needs or physiological disorders. The units provide students with the opportunity to practice and develop employability skills. Such as: Cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology. Intrapersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation. Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development.