Health & Social Care

Examining Body: OCR

You will look at how health is measured and how it can be improved. This qualification encourages and rewards independent learning. It is best suited to pupils who are able to research and complete projects independently.

What can I do with this qualification when I leave school?

This subject is useful for anyone who wants to take further qualifications in this area and go on to work within the Health Sector (e.g. doctor, nurse, midwife, and dentist).

If you want to work in the Early Years Sector (e.g. nursery nurse, teacher, child minder) or Social Care Sector (e.g. social worker, care assistant, home help) this course will provide a foundation.

How will this subject be taught and what will be expected from me?

There are 4 Units altogether:

• Unit 1 looks at the three sectors and the skills and qualities that are needed to work within these sectors. Unit 1 also looks at why people may not be able to access these services.

• Unit 2 looks at how we grow and develop throughout our life from infancy to old age, including the life events we experience and the relationships we have.

• Unit 3 looks at health: both positives to health (e.g. good diet and exercise) and negatives (alcohol, smoking, stress etc).

• Unit 4 looks at Safeguarding people, from who is vulnerable and how we can protect them, to infection control, first aid and assessing risk.

The course is assessed through examination and controlled assessment spread throughout the two years.

Published February 14, 2011