L3 Health and Social Care BTEC

Course summary

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma is a two year vocational course that will provide practical, work related information for both Health & Social Care sectors. It is equivalent to 3 A levels. The course consists of 14 mandatory units and 4 optional units, two controlled assessments and one exam. Units studied include: • Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care • Human Growth and Development • Safeguarding in Health and Social Care • Infection Prevention and Control in Health and Social Care • Empowerment in Health and Social Care • Communication in Health and Social Care • Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care • Sociological Perspectives in Health and Social Care • Psychological Perspectives in Health and Social Care • Personal and Professional Development What next? The course may lead to continuing education at university or a career in one of the many areas of Health & Social Care e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Residential Care, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Community Work and Day Care, Youth Work, etc. Further Information: If you need any further information about studying NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care please contact Ms Roddis kroddis@bluecoat.uk.com