This course can lead into a variety of health related professions such as:

• Nursing • Social Work • Midwifery • Occupational Therapy • Speech Therapy

• Physiotherapy • Radiography and also enables entry into general degree related studies such as:

• Teaching • Psychology • Sociology • Criminology • English Language • Sports Therapy.

Year 1 – AS level This can be studied as a single or double award

3 units result in 1 AS qualification. (Single Award)

The units cover the topics of:

• Life Quality Factors • Effective Communication Skills • Concepts of Health, Illness and Disease

6 units result in 2 AS qualifications. (Double Award)

The units cover the above and in addition:

• Child Development • Common Diseases and Disorders • Complementary Therapies Year 2 – A2 level This can also be studied as a single or double award

3 units results in 1 A2 qualification. (Single Award)

The units cover the topics of:

• Careers in Health and Social Care • Clients with Disabilities • Understanding Mental Health

6 units result in 2 A2 qualifications. (Double Award)

The units cover the above and in addition:

• Factors and Theories of Human Development • Education in Early Years • Diagnosis and Treatment. The course is assessed by a combination of external examinations and coursework.

General college entry requirements. (See page 10 for details.) In addition, you will need English and Science GCSE at grade C. If previously studied at GCSE level you must have achieved at least a Grade C (or CC if studying. the