Health and Social Care
A-level

OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate).

This course will help you gain insight into the Health and Social Care sector.  


Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at least Grade 4 including:

  • English
  • Maths
  • Science

Assessment

For this course, students must complete six units: 

  • Two mandatory externally assessed units
  • Two mandatory NEA (non-examined assessment) units
  • Two optional NEA (non-examined assessment) units

The grades awarded:

D* 56 UCAS points

D 48 UCAS points 

M 32 UCAS points

P 16 UCAS points 

The course covers Principles of Health and Social Care, Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care, Person-centred approach to care, Supporting people with mental health conditions, Supporting people with long term physiological conditions, Investigating public health, Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health, Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles. 

Exam Board - OCR

Beyond Sixth Form

Students taking Health and Social Care may go into careers such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic services, Occupational Therapy, Social work, Youth work, Sociology and Psychology. 

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