Health & Social Care

This course allows you to study a broad selection of health-related topics, as an introduction to the many career opportunities in the health, social or Early Years’ sectors. As the course unfolds you will develop the knowledge, skills and qualities that are necessary for professional practice in the health or care sectors, you should have a real passion to help people in one of these fields.

Although the course is highly varied, it focuses on three core sectors Health; Adult Social Care; and the Children and Young People’s Workforce, which support the care and development of people in society.

As well as discovering about current research in Health and Social Care; the principles of safe practice; and the ways to promote public health; the course will develop your knowledge of a range of fascinating topics, including: building positive relationships, equality, diversity and rights, health and safety and security, anatomy and physiology, infection control, and the person-centred approach to care and safeguarding.