Health & Social Care (BTEC Level 2 - Advanced Diploma)

The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care is a highly valuable, nationally-recognised qualification – proof that you have the knowledge you need to work in many areas of the profession.
 
On this comprehensive course, you will cover everything from understanding the individual needs of patients or care users, to how creative and therapeutic activities can help individuals. This is a practical, work-related course where you learn by completing assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands – making it the ideal grounding for a career in health and social care.

Pre-requisites

You must be over 16 to take this course and be educated to at least GCSE standard D-G or hold an NVQ at level 1, or a GNVQ Foundation Certificate.
Please note that Edexcel registration fees are additional to course fees.

Support

You will have your very own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

Assessment

This course includes six assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor via email or post. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

Your Future Prospects

This course provides an excellent basis for a career in the field, enabling you to work in care homes, hospitals, nursing homes or health centres. It also prepares you for further study and training in this dynamic, challenging and rewarding field.

Key Topics
Communication and Individual RightsHuman Lifespan DevelopmentCreative and Therapeutic ActivitiesIndividual NeedsCultural Diversity

What to do next ? - Three Easy Steps...
 
Step one: It's simple all you need to do now is choose if you want to pay in instalments or in full and then go to the buy now button at the top of the page.

Step Two: Once you have selected your payment option to enrol you will be redirected (this can take a few seconds) to our Paypal payment page for you to select your payment method and complete your purchase if paying online.

Step Three: Within 7 - 10 days your enrolment papers and course materials will be with you. A tutor along with your own dedicated support advisor will be allocated to you.