Health & Social Care

AAQ Level Health and Social Care Extended Certificate

If you are thinking of a career that involves caring for others, then this is the course for you.
This specification introduces you to key concepts and a body of knowledge that will provide you with an invaluable and thoughtful perspective on contemporary issues in Health and Social Care. It equips you with the skills needed for Higher Education and the world of work.

You will study:

The AAQ is equivalent to one A Level. Students will complete 6 units, 2 of which are examined externally, and the other 4 are internally assessed.

• FO90: Principles of Health and Social Care
• FO91: Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social Care
• FO92: Person-centred approach to care
• FO93: Supporting people with mental health conditions
• FO96: Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
• FO97: Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles

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Careers/Further Education

This Health and Social Care Course is ideal for anyone planning to pursue a career in a health care profession. Examples include:

• childcare
• nursing
• midwifery
• social work
• teaching
• paramedics
• health visiting
• counselling

Health and Social Care complements A Levels such as Biology, Psychology, Sociology.

For more information please contact Ms Vellacott