Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Course Overview
Students on this programme will study towards an Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care. The course is equivalent to 3 A Levels over two years. This course would be suitable for anyone interested in studying in health or social care subjects at university or a higher level. Students will learn in a variety of different ways, with a combination of classroom and practical learning. Enjoy a blend of classroom and practical learning, with guest speakers, trips, and visits from industry experts to boost your knowledge and skills.
What You Will Study
This qualification is an in-depth study of the health and social care sector. It supports progression to health and social care related degrees.
The course has 8 mandatory units:
- Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
- Human Lifespan Development
- Working in Health and Social Care
- Meeting Individual Care And Support Needs
- Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
- Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
- Promoting Public Health
- Work Experience in Health and Social Care
There are also 5 optional units to be completed throughout the course.
Students must complete at least 100 hours of work experience. Some units are assessed internally, while others have externally marked exams.
5 GCSEs Grade 9-4 including English, Maths and Science.
This qualification supports progression to Health and Social Care related degrees.
This course can either be studied at Selby College or Wakefield College.
My advice to future students would be that you get out what you put in at College, so work hard and ask for help when you need it.
Health, Social Care & Wellbeing