This course is for students who are interested in a career in the Health & Social Care sector.

This course has been developed to give you the skills and  knowledge you will need to deal with the challenges you will face whilst working in or studying in this field.

You will develop professional and personal skills through interaction with people who either work in the sector or require care or support, as well as theoretical knowledge and understanding to underpin your skills. This will allow you to offer specific, person-centred care and support and build positive relationships with the people you work with, so that their needs and requirements are met whilst they maintain control of their own care and support.

You will consider the real impacts to people living with conditions or illnesses such as the social, financial and psychological impacts, not just the signs, symptoms and treatment of faceless conditions or illnesses. You will also learn about the legislation and guidance supporting health and social care, so you can ensure the people you are working with are not only able to access all the care and support they are entitled to, but you are also able to protect yourself from any harm or abuse whilst at work.

You will cover a variety topics including:
•    Building positive relationships in Health and Social Care
•    Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care
•    Health, Safety and Security in Health and Social Care
•    Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
•    Infection Control
•    Safeguarding

This qualification will enable you to achieve your potential and move on to the next step of your life plan, whether it be Higher Education, an apprenticeship, or employment.