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Health & Social Care - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate Overview
The health and social care sector employs some of the most talented and clever people the country have to offer. The NHS, as the main employer, has a continual need for doctors, nurses, ambulance staff and support staff, and there are further opportunities to work for the NHS in social care in hospitals, educational settings and residential homes. A BTEC in Health and Social Care offers a practical and relevant start to any young person interested in a career in the caring professions. This qualification can lead to a wide variety of career areas, including Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Chiropody, Social and Community work, Care Homes, Teaching, Midwifery and Counselling.
Entry Requirements 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language
It’s time to inspire learners to enter the caring professions. The BTEC in Health and Social Care is designed to do just that. Units of Study: • Human lifespan development • Working in Health & Social Care • Meeting individual care and support needs • Physiological disorders and their care Health & Social Care 18
