YR9 Options Booklet 2022

Subject: BTEC Health and Social Care
Option
Why study this subject?
Health and Social Care is becoming a more and
more popular subject due to the needs of society.
Many individuals require additional support in
life at one time or another, whether in their
home, school or in a clinic. This course will enable
students to learn about the different ways of supporting people, and help
them understand the individual needs that different client groups have.
This course is suitable for any student wishing to make a difference to people’s
lives. The course allows learners to gain the essential communication skills that
will not only help them reach out to all clients, but that can also be transferred
to other professions.
What topics will I study on this course?
This qualification has core, mandatory and optional specialist units. Learners
must complete the two core units, the two additional mandatory units, and a
choice of optional specialist units.
Units include:
Human Lifespan Development
Healthy Living
Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
Promoting Health and Wellbeing
The impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing
Human Body Systems and Care of Disorders.
What qualifications will I get at the end of the course?
You will be awarded a Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care.
What can this qualification lead to afterwards?
Students can go on to a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care such
as:
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Level 3 Diploma in Childcare.
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