Health Studies
Wellsway School - Bath and North East Somerset
01179864751
Chandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH
Course summary

The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care offers you the opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills for work in Health Care, Social Care, and Child Care. If you are thinking of a career such as a doctor, paramedic or midwife, youth worker, social worker, primary teacher, or counselor, then CTEC Health and Social Care will help you to achieve your goals. Year 12: Unit 1: Building Positive Relationships • Learn how to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights • Learn how to work with diverse clients and treat everybody fairly. Unit 3: Health, Safety and Security • Learn how to identify the signs of abuse and keep your clients safe. Year 13: Unit 4: Anatomy and Physiology • Learn about the causes and treatment of diseases. Unit 10: Nutrition for Health • Learn to analyze and advise clients about their diet. Unit 17: Supporting people with mental health conditions • Learn about mental health and mental health services in the UK.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5GCSEs (or equivalent) ‘good’ passes or better including either GCSE Maths or English. 4 in English Literature or Language, plus 4-4 in Combined Science.

How you'll be assessed

CTEC Health and Social Care is assessed through coursework (Units 1, 10, and 17) and examinations (Units 2, 3 and 4).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChandag Road, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1PH