Access to Health Studies and Social Care

Course Level

Full Level 3

Start Date

Tue 12 Sep 2023

Duration

34 Weeks

Course content

To develop confidence and self-awareness.
To develop confidence and self-awareness.
To develop the ability to write in the appropriate academic tone and format.
To develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice.
To develop the ability to work independently and in group activities.
To develop the ability to write in the appropriate academic tone and format.
To develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice.
To develop the ability to work independently and in group activities.
To develop confidence and self-awareness.
To develop the ability to write in the appropriate academic tone and format.
To develop skills of critical analysis and reflective practice.
To develop the ability to work independently and in group activities.

Description

This course is essential for students wishing to move on to Health related Higher Education courses including degrees Nursing; Midwifery; Paramedic Science; Adult Social Care; Sport and Exercise Sciences. Students are given full support to apply for a university place

Course content:

Course content includes 19 units that have been chosen to be vocationally relevant for careers in Health and Social Care.

The units include:

Essay skills.
Personal organisation and time management.
Reviewing and planning for the future.
Adolescent health
Health promotion and Education
Blood, circulation and gaseous exchanges
Human Biology.
Homeostasis for health care
Disease and the Immune System.
Reproductive biology
Introdcution to sociology
Sociology of health
Introdcution to psychology.
Effects of stress
Stress Management.
Independent academic study.

Requirements

A level 2 qualification in English is the minimum requirement for thie course. Although maths is not a requirement for the Access course, it is essential that candidates check the entry requirements for their university choices, before enrolling on the ACCESS course course.
If you do require both Maths and English, then you might consider completing these alongside the level 2 Pre Access course

What do I need to do this course?

Pen, paper, folder and dividers. The recommended reading list will be provided at the interview.

Teaching Methods

- Lectures.
- Seminars.
- Tutorials.
- Workshops.
- Assignments.
- Presentations.
- Independent study.
Please note that students will be expected to:
- Meet deadlines.
- Conduct research.
- Take part in group activities.
- Become independent learners and manage their time effectively.
How is your progress checked?
You will be assessed through a range of methods, including essays, presentations, exams and a small-scale research project. You will be given regular tutorials to check progress, indentify any issues, set targets and support your return to academic study and writing.
Extra study or practice required at home.
An additional 10-16 hours of home study is required

What can I do after this course?
This pathway is suitable for students wishing to move on to Health related, Higher Education courses, including degrees in Nursing, Midwifery, Social Work, Children and Families, Adult Social Care, Psychology, Sport and Exercise Sciences. This course is suitable for university entrance on a wide variety of courses. Students are given support to apply for a university place through the UCAS applications process.