A Level Health + Social Care

Health and Social Care combines elements of sociology, biology, nutrition, law, and ethics. The A Level Health and Social Care distance learning course is ideal for those who do not have the time or opportunity to study in classrooms. It will provide the learner with the skills necessary to sit the Health and Social Care A Level.

As a student of UK Open Learning you will have access to tutor via email who will mark your work and guide you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations. This course is the ideal first-step for anyone looking to gain access into a Health + Social Care career.

At UK Open Learning we pride ourselves on our friendly and supportive tutors. Your tutor support will start as soon as you receive your course and will be valid for 12 months. All our tutors are highly qualified with extensive experience in supporting distance learning students. You contact your tutor via email and they are responsible for marking assignments answering your questions and guiding you through the course to ensure you are ready for your examinations.

There are no entry requirements for this course.

It is recommended that 200 hours of your time should be allocated towards study for the A Level examinations.

AS Unit F910 - Promoting Quality Care. AS Unit F911 - Communication in Care Settings. AS Unit F912 - Promoting Good Health. A2 Unit F919 - Care Practice and Provision . A2 Unit F920 - Understanding Human Behaviour and Development . A2 Unit F923 - Mental Health Issues.

UK Open Learning will provide you with a list of examination centres but it is entirely your responsibility to find a centre which will accept you as an external candidate. In some cases you should be prepared to travel to another town or city to take your exams.

AQA

Throughout the course there will be self-assessment questions, and tutor marked questions, to enable students to monitor their progress.