Health Studies
Queensmead School - Hillingdon
02088456266
Queens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LS
Course summary

This course offers a broad introduction to the principles of care in health and social care services. Students will consider the social, financial and psychological impacts of people with various conditions ranging from heart disease to arthritis and mental health conditions. Students will also learn about the legislation and guidance supporting health and social care, to ensure that the people they are working with are able to access all the care and support they are entitled to, as well as protect themselves and others from harm or abuse at work.

Entry requirements

Students must achieve 5 GCSE grades 9-4 including Math's and English at grade 4. Grade 5 Science. An interest in caring for and helping others is very desirable.

How you'll be assessed

YEAR 12 Unit 1: Building Positive Relationships in Health and Social Care - Controlled Assessment. Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care - Exam Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care - Exam YEAR 13 Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care - Exam Unit 10: Nutrition for Health – Controlled Assessment Unit 13: Sexual health, reproduction and early development stages

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueens Walk, Ruislip, HA4 0LS