BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
Mrs H Whitmore – hwhitmore@sackvilleschool.org.uk
The Health and Social Care qualification allows you to explore how we grow and develop through the different life stages. You will explore the principles of Health and Social Care and determine the importance of a person centered approach as well as learning how we can support those with mental health conditions.
- Principles of health and social care (exam)
- Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (exam)
- Person-centred approach to care ( coursework)
- Supporting people with mental health conditions (coursework)
- One other optional unit
This course contains five units. Two are exam units with three being coursework based. The exam and coursework units will be split across years 12 and 13.
What can I do with this qualification?
This qualification would suit any learner who wants to work in the Health and Social Care industry. Further education courses you may progress to are:
BSc Nursing (Adult/Child/Learning disabilities/Mental health)
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Health and social care
- BSc Healthcare and Health Science
- BSc Health Sciences
- BSc Paramedic Science
- BSc Public Health and Wellbeing
- BA Social Work
