Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care

Health & Social Care

In Health and Social Care you will learn about a range of career opportunities, which include important and rewarding professional roles such as: nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedic, radiography and physiotherapy, among many others.

Health & Social Care

Course Summary

In Health and Social Care you will learn about a range of employment opportunities, which include important and rewarding professional roles such as: nursing, midwifery, social work, paramedics, radiography and physiotherapy, among many others. Health and Social Care is the study of how health and social care practitioners provide care in a variety of settings, and what the impact of that care might be for services users. You will study the communication methods used in care and how to work with a number of different groups of care users such as children, older people and people with various illnesses and disabilities. You will also develop knowledge and understanding of the rights and protection available to anyone accessing these services. This course is particularly relevant if you wish to enter, or have a strong interest in working with these service providers. The course is available as an extended certificate (equivalent of 1 A level) and as a diploma (equivalent of 2 A levels).

Progression Skills and Opportunities

As the course is part coursework, you will develop core research skills such as collecting information from various sources: books, internet, magazines, and journals and then presenting this material in a professional portfolio. You will also gain confidence in developing independent learning and communication skills that will be essential in any workplace or university setting through carrying out surveys, conducting a health promotion campaign and your own individual research project.

The Health and Social Care Diploma is suitable for you if you have an interest in the care industry generally, and would be appropriate for you in a range of careers including nursing, midwifery, social work and primary education. You will study a variety of different topics including how to communicate with service users and how to work with a diverse society and to promote equality. In addition, you will study a number of different client groups for instance, patients, older people or those with disabilities, dementia or other mental health issues. You will look at how health and social care practitioners provide care in a variety of settings, and what the impact of that care might be for services users.

Students have, in the past, also gone on to HR roles, Business and Administration as well as Psychology. It is the preferred alternative to Psychology A Level if you do not meet the entry requirements for a full A Level package.

This qualification can lead to both higher education and/or the work place.

How is the course assessed?

The course is assessed by a mix of 5 exams (externally assessed) and seven coursework units (internally assessed) over the two years.

What topics will I be studying?

  • Infection control
  • Supporting people with mental health conditions
  • Equality and diversity
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Health and safety
  • Creativity and activity in children and young people
  • Safeguarding adults
  • Psychology for Health and Social Care

Will I need specialist materials or equipment?

If you are taking the Diploma in H&SC, you will be encouraged to complete some work experience outside of the college. As this will include working with children or vulnerable adults you may require a check from the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) which will be paid for by the college. Other learning resources are available on our Google Classroom system.

Health and Social Care Department

Read about it!

These courses are delivered by experienced staff from a broad background of health and social care areas, Social Services, Psychology, Child Care and Biology. Students on the course are offered high quality work placement opportunities and many progress onto apprenticeships or University courses with the aim of pursuing careers in nursing, midwifery, radiography, occupational therapy, social services and paramedic science.

Anna Soccard

I really enjoy Health and Social Care at QMC, it has a good balance of teaching and independent work which is good practice for the future. The staff are really helpful and friendly, and if I need any help then I am always supported. QMC has helped me to find work experience that is related to children’s nursing which is fantastic for my CV. – The Hurst School

Trips

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We arranged a number of trips this year which include attending a Forest School Day with the Hampshire and IOW Trust, students also visited the Florence Nightingale Museum in London and we were able to work in partnerships with Sovereign Housing to support with a group of elderly individuals.

Having high standards and expectations means that each individual in their care is guided to achieve to the best of their ability. A significant number of students go on to pursue a related career, ranging from nursing and midwifery to occupational and clinical psychology.

Any Questions?

The Head of Department, Andrew Fields will be happy to help.

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