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Sixth Form

Health & Social Care

Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care

This course is for learners who are interested in learning about the health and social care sector and supports access to a range of higher education courses possibly, but not exclusively, in health and social care. The nature of the course is that theoretical learning is applied to case studies and individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds and with a range of health and social care needs. The qualification incorporates topics relevant across the health and social care sector:

Human Lifespan Development – Students learn about patterns physical, intellectual, emotional and social growth and development throughout each of the life stages. They will examine concepts such as fine and gross motor skills, bonding and attachment, esteem, and a range of factors that impact on growth and development.

Working in Health and Social Care – This unit introduces students to a range of roles and organisations in the health and social care sector and the responsibilities they have to meet the needs of their service users. Students will examine a range of concepts, legislation and working practices including anti-discrimination, and health and safety and the regulation of health and social care services. They will be required to apply this learning to people with specific needs.

Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs – Students are required to produce a portfolio based on case studies explaining how the needs of the individuals are met by health and social care services. They will apply concepts including equality and diversity, empathy and trust, ethical issues, communication, and confidentiality to evaluate the effectiveness of the care they receive.

Physiological Disorders and their Care – Students examine two physiological disorders, the cause and effects of each disorder and their diagnosis and treatment. Students create a portfolio which includes a write up of their research and an individual treatment plan for one of the disorders. Students will examine a range of treatment and support including, surgery, rehabilitation and complementary therapies.


Level 3 BTec Health and Social Care Specification:

BTEC Nationals | Health and Social Care (2016) | Pearson qualifications


Enrichment activities

OpenLearn courses, news articles and appropriate documentaries, first aid skills. Students are advised to consider work experience or voluntary opportunities in appropriate settings.


Useful Links

BTEC National Health and Social Care Revision Workbook (pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk)


Video

This presentation from Miss Heyes, Head of Social Sciences, looks at the Health & Social Care course, what units and topics you will cover and what typical lessons are like

Coast and Vale Learning Trust

About Coast and Vale Learning Trust

The Coast and Vale Learning Trust in Scarborough aims to improve education in the locality through establishing coherent and collaborative practice across schools and other educational institutions in the area.

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