HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE DUAL AWARD
What does the course involve?
AS Units:
Unit 1 – Effective Care and Communication: This unit introduces you to the
communication skills used in health, social care, children and young people and community
justice system
Unit 2 – Understanding Health Conditions and Patient Care Pathways: This unit aims to
develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of health conditions, and the
appropriate patient care pathways which are commonly followed based on a patient-centred
approach to care.
Unit 3 – Life as a Challenge: This unit explores a range of challenges faced by people due
to physical disability, learning disability, mental health issues and social circumstances
Unit 4 – Educating Children and Young People: This unit introduces you to the theory and
practice of learning in education. It also gives you the opportunity to plan a learning situation
yourself.
These units will provide you with a broad understanding of the sector. These units which introduce a
range of vocational knowledge, skills and understanding, provide either a stand-alone AS Level
qualification or provide a basis for further study at A2 Level.
A2 Units:
Unit 5 – Learning and Development
Unit 6 – Practitioner Roles
Unit 7 – Food and Fitness
Unit 10 – Diagnosis, Treatment and Preventative Strategies
What qualifications do I need?
No specific entry requirements are needed other than those generally required for Advanced Level
study though an interest in health and social care issues is important. Written com