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  • Starts 1 September 2025
  • English Bridge Campus
  • 2 Years
  • Academic Cert/Diploma
  • CTH-CX(2527)
  • Who is it for?

    This specialised course offers you the opportunity to undertake work placements for hands-on practical experience. This course has a strong practical element to it which ensures that you'll be ready for a variety of careers in the caring professions. 

    Our expert and experienced teachers ensure that you learn the practical fundamentals of the course in a supportive environment to ensure that you achieve your full potential.

  • Entry Requirements

    A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language

  • What does the course involve?

    This specialised course offers you the opportunity to undertake work placements for hands-on practical experience. This course has a strong practical element to it which ensures you'll be ready for a variety of careers in the caring professions. Our expert and experienced teachers will ensure you learn the practical fundamentals of the course in a supportive environment to ensure that you achieve your full potential.

    You will study a combination of units and topics which include communication, health & safety, equality and diversity in the first year, and public health, anatomy and physiology and psychology in the second year.

    This subject encompasses psychology, biology, sociology and law and this blend complements a range of other A Levels. This practical course concentrates on understanding how theory underpins practice; placements in a variety of settings are a valuable component of the course in both years.

    Health & Social Care provides vital preparation for many relevant university courses by providing:

    • Essential skills and knowledge for working in the field of health & social care, or those associated with it
    • The ability to investigate ways of empowering individuals who use health & social care services
    • Self-management skills by researching and applying your knowledge and understanding to real-life scenarios.
  • How is the course assessed?

    50% Exam and 50% Coursework. The first year includes two exams and one coursework assignment. The second-year includes one exam and two coursework assignments.

  • Additional Notes

    Many students progress into university or employment, which includes study or work in: teaching, teaching assistants, nursing, social work, physical therapist, paramedic science, occupational therapy, art therapy and healthcare.

  • Further Information

    Placement opportunities are provided for students on this course in settings such as hospitals, schools and other social care settings. We have a dedicated placement co-ordinator who will work with you to arrange a suitable placement.

  • What do I do next?

Health & Care Courses

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  • Certificate in Principles of Care Planning

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  • Certificate in Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection

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  • Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care

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  • Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care

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  • Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health

    Start anytime

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  • Certificate in Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care

    Start anytime

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  • Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid/Advocacy in the Work Place

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  • Certificate in Understanding Mental Health in Early Years

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    London Road Campus

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  • Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

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  • Certificate in Understanding Personal Care Needs

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  • Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

    Start anytime

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  • Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

    Start anytime

    London Road Campus

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  • HND/HTQ in Healthcare Professions' Support for England

    Starts 8 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • HTQ Modules in Health Care Professionals Support for England (Part Time)

    Starts 13 January 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • T Level Foundation Programme: Health & Science Route

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • T Level in Health: Midwifery

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • T Level in Health: Supporting the Adult Nursing Team

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

    Starts 1 September 2025

    London Road Campus

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