Health and Social Care

Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care

Introduction

The purpose of this course is to provide students with knowledge and understanding of core subject areas in health and social care to support progression to further learning or opportunities in the workplace. The Health and Social Care is a sector that requires a boost to it's workforce and now is a great time to get qualified and progress in the industry.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  2521/1

• Entry Criteria

  Applicants will usually require a Level 2 or above in English and preferably maths, whilst you will not be required to attend placement in a real work environment, it is advisable that you already are working 30 hours or more in a care setting to support your studies.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• What will I study?

  Subject areas include:

  • Lifespan development - explore physical, intellectual, emotional and social development across the human lifespan, and the factors affecting development and the effects of ageing

  • Individual needs - establish the principles and practicalities that underpin meeting individuals’ care and support needs, which are the foundation of all the care disciplines

  • Communicating in the health and social care sector - identify sources of information and support or services to enable more effective communication

  • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care - understand anatomy and physiology in relation to all forms of health and social care methods and procedures

• What can I do next?

  The certificate supports progression to further learning, or to employment within the health and social care sector.

• Fee Info

  Course Fee: £460.00

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
• Dates and Times

  Starting	Time	Day	Duration	Site
  20 Apr '21	17:30 - 21:30	Tuesday, Thursday	8 weeks	Dacorum Campus

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