Health & Social Care - Double | Triple

"My favourite topic was learning about the different life stages.”

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 including English Language and/or Maths

Subject Intent

This course enables students to achieve a wide and varied level of understanding of Health and Social Care topics which will facilitate access onto university degree courses in related subjects. Additionally, this course will support occupational progression into a wide variety of health and social care contexts.

Students taking the Triple or Double complete at least 100 hours of work experience. This work experience supports the in-class learning and gives students a set of employment skills alongside academic knowledge and understanding.

Course Introduction

Health and Social Care is a varied and exciting course which includes a mixture of classroom-based lessons, group work, practical sessions, group and individual visits, and the chance for independent study. If you are studying the Double or the Triple, you will also undertake a work experience placement in a Health and Social Care setting to expand your skills and knowledge and put your learning into practice.

This is a thought-provoking subject which covers protecting vulnerable people, treating service users with dignity and respect, and examining the psychological and sociological perspective of health and social care. You will develop transferable skills throughout the course as you learn to both manage your own work and perform effectively as part of a team. Your critical thinking and analysis will also improve as you research and produce your coursework.

If you are enthusiastic about working in a caring environment Health and Social Care is a great option for you. This course covers some elements of science such as anatomy and physiology and combines well with our Applied General or A Level science courses.

Course Modules

Triple

The triple is equivalent to three A Levels. Units of study include:

• Human Lifespan Development
• Working in Health and Social Care
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Current Research in health and Social Care
• Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
• Promoting Public Health
• Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
• Physiological Disorders
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Psychological Perspectives
• Sociological Perspectives
• Supporting Individuals with additional needs

Double

The double is equivalent to two A Levels. Units of study include:

• Human Lifespan Development
• Working in Health and Social Care
• Current Research in Health and Social Care
• Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
• Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
• Promoting Public Health
• Psychological Perspectives
• Sociological Perspectives
• Human Lifespan Development
• Human Biology & Health
• Principles of Health & Safety Practice
• Safe Environments in Health & Social Care

Assessment

Assessment will involve exams, coursework, controlled assessments, and written exams.

Course Fact

In a typical lesson you will be taught relevant theories and background knowledge, which you will then apply to a real Health and Social Care setting

Example Career Opportunities

Social Worker | Midwife | Teacher | Care Home Manager | Education Welfare Officer | Mental Health Care Worker Probation Officer | Pharmacy Assistant | Nurse | Counsellor