Course Overview

Got your sights set on becoming a nurse or paramedic? Want to work as a social worker or health visitor?

If the answer to any of the above is "yes", then clicking through to this page may be the best decision you've ever made!

Our Health and Social Care course is one of the most popular we've ever produced. It's absolutely ideal for anyone wanting to work in the health and social care fields, and is regarded as almost a sabbatical for those already working in a related field who need a stimulating refresher. The course covers a wide variety of issues facing those in the helping professions, from personal development to mental health.

What will I Learn on the Course?

The course follows a logical "life progression" structure familiar to all of us, beginning with child development, moving through discussions around the concept of "health", including common diseases and illnesses like cancer, the effects of drug and alcohol both on the body and in the wider sphere of their impact on society, and the mental health issues associated with all of these.

Within the "health" section, we also explore the symptoms and treatment of the various conditions mentioned and many others, the importance of nutrition, and the physical and emotional effects of eating disorders.

Legislation

The issue of legislation affects us all in every aspect of our lives, and the caring professions have more than their fair share of applicable rules, regulations and legal compliance requirements. There is a dedicated section which demystifies the relevant legislation affecting those working in the health and social care fields, and how those laws influence both policy and practice within the sector.

The NHS

One of the most interesting modules for most people is that dealing with our often-maligned but generally revered National Health Service (NHS), how it has evolved since its creation, and some of the most significant developments within both the organisation itself and the more general field of Medicine as a whole.

Finally, the course deals with the role of the childcare and education sectors, and the control, coordination and administration operations delivered by OFSTED in its role as the regulator.

Course Materials

One of the key benefits of studying Health and Social Care with My Distance Learning College is that, unlike other distance learning providers, we deliver the entire package of course materials in a single dispatch. This enables our students to get a real feel for the overall structure and content of the course, and chart their progress much more effectively. The modular method of delivery favoured by other providers fragments the learning process and actively prevents students from moving faster through sections they are more confident with, or taking more time over the deeper concepts that require more thought and comprehension.

Course level

This course has been independently accredited as being equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) which means it is comparable to an A Level or NVQ Level 3.

The course meets the Level 3 NCFE criteria, and can be completed in 12 months. Qualification is achievable by even the busiest professional.

If the prospect of exams frightens the life out of you, there is even more good news. There is no final exam!

The low price of the course includes dedicated tutor support, regular critique and feedback, and all assignments are marked by one of our professional tutors. You can even pay by instalments if funds are tight.

Don't delay, order today. This course will really give you some traction, and get you moving fast.

Course Requirements

A reasonable level of literacy is required as this is a Level Three course but otherwise there are no entry requirements, just a keen interest in the subject.