Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3

The OCR Level 3 is designed with the workplace and progression to higher education in mind and provide a high-quality alternative to A Levels at level 3. This course introduces the Health and Social Care sector.

The course is divided into six units of work which are taught over the two years. Four of these units are mandatory units and two are optional. The mandatory units are:

F090: Principles of health and social care – 80 GLH

In this unit you will learn about the key topics that are important to develop underpinning knowledge and understanding relevant to health and social care.

Assessment - This unit is assessed by an exam

Topics include:

Topic Area 1 Equality, Diversity, and Rights in Health and Social Care Settings

Topic Area 2 Managing Hazards, Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings

Topic Area 3 Legislation in Health and Social Care Settings

Topic Area 4 Best Practice in Health and Social Care Settings

F091: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care – 80 GLH

In this unit you will learn about the arrangement of body systems and the structure and function of the component parts. You will learn about key processes within each body system, that enable them to function properly. You will then explore conditions affecting these systems, specifically learning about the biological basis, monitoring, treatment and impact on lifestyle and independence

Assessment - This unit is assessed by an exam

Topics Include:

Topic Area 1 Cardiovascular System

Topic Area 2 Respiratory System

Topic Area 3 Digestive System

Topic Area 4 Musculoskeletal System

Topic Area 5 Control and Regulatory Systems

Topic 6 Reproductive System

F092: Person-centred approach to care – 50 GLH

In this unit you will learn the principles and values that underpin a person-centred approach to care and the practical tools that can be used to develop care plans for individuals. You will explore how to communicate in health and social care, how to build relationships and the barriers that need to be overcome to achieve person-centred care. You will leam to write outline care plans to suit individuals, using person-centred approaches and develop your reflective practice skills.

Assessment - This unit is assessed by an assignment.

Topics include:

Topic Area 1 Taking a person-centered approach

Topic Area 2 Meeting Needs and Providing Support in a Person-Centred Way

Topic Area 3 Communication Skills needed to offer Person-Centred Care

F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions – 50 GLH

In this unit you will learn about how individuals with mental health conditions can be cared for and supported in a way which is suitable for their needs. You will do this through exploring the meaning of Mental Heal and Mental Health needs and considering the main types of Mental Health conditions and how these may affect the life of individuals. You will explore the different ways in that individuals may be supported to promote their Mental wellbeing, manage their condition, and different forms of treatment and support that may be available.

Assessment - This unit is assessed by an assignment.

Topics include:

Topic Area 1 Definitions and Views of Mental Health

Topic Area 2 Mental Health Conditions

Topic Area 3 Provision of Mental Health Services

Topic Area 4 Treatment and Support for Mental Health COnditions

The optional unit will be chosen from the following choices:

• F094: Supporting people with long term physiological conditions – 50 GLH
• F095: Investigating public health – 50 GLH
• F096: Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health – 50 GLH
• F097: Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles – 50 GLH

It is anticipated that three units will be delivered in Year 12 (two assignment and one examination) and the same in Year 13.

The examination will take place in the June of Year 12 and January of Year 13, which will enable the option of a possible resit if required.

The minimum requirement is 7 GCSE or equivalent passes at grades 9-4 in an appropriate range of subjects, including Maths and English Language at grade 4 or above.

The college will accept one BTEC at Merit level as one GCSE equivalent.

This qualification is designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate subjects.

It can lead to further study in areas such as:

• Primary Education
• Social Work
• Sports Studies
• Nursery Nurse
• Occupational Health
• Nursing, including areas such as Radiography, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Occupational Science etc.