Course description
Health & Social Care Studies - QLS Level 3 Course
The Health & Social Care - QLS Level 3 training course has been developed for students who have an interest in Healthcare and Social care services. This comprehensive study programme delivered by Distance Learning Ccentre covers many of the important issues faced in the helping professions.On successful completion of this course students will receive a QLS Level 3 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement.
Students may start at any time and have a full year to complete the training programme from the date of registration. They also have access to a personal tutor, who can assist them with questions regarding course materials and assessments.The course assessment consists of a series of written assignments, which are completed by the student then submitted to the instructor for grading.
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Upcoming start dates
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service)
Course Format
Paper Based Materials
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for professionals who wish to work in the healthcare sector, as a nurse, social worker, health visitor or even as a paramedic. There are no particular entry requirements.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
On successful completion of this course students will receive a QLS Level 3 Endorsed Certificate of Achievement.
Training Course Content
The Health and Social Care training course at Level 3 covers the following units:
Human Development & Growth
What is growth?; What is development?; Maturationist Theory; Constructive Theory; Environmentalist Theory; Life expectancy; and Mortality rates. Ill Health
Breast Cancer; Prostate Cancer; Lung Cancer; Alzheimer’s; Cerebral Palsy; Cystic Fibrosis; and Down’s Syndrome.Drugs
Lysergic acid diethylamide; Amanita muscaria; Speed; Poppers; Anabolic steroids; Tranquilisers; Cannabis; Heroin; Ecstasy; Cocaine; Tobacco; and Addiction. Alcohol
Effects of drinking; Cheap alcohol; Protecting profits; and Drinking culture.Nutrition
Guideline Daily Amount; Girls; and BoysEating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa; Bulimia; and Binge eating disorder.Mental Health
Depression; Atypical depression; Unspecified depression; Post-natal depression; and Seasonal affective disorder.Personality Disorders
Paranoid personality disorder; Schizoid personality disorder; Schizotypal; Anti-social disorder; Borderline personality disorder; Histrionic personality disorder; Narcissistic personality disorder; Avoidant personality disorder; Dependent personality disorder and OCDAbuse
Staying safe; Abuse and the Law; Sexual Offences Act 2003; Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill 2003; Rights of victims; Injunctions; and Court orders.Social Care
Care plans; Barriers to care
Healthcare legislation
NHS and Community Care Act 1990; The Mental Health Act; Sections; The Human Rights Act; The Mental Capacity Act; Lasting Powers of Attorney; Court of protection; Public Guardian; The Children Act 1989; The Children Act 2004; Childcare Act 2006; and Race Relations Act 1976
The NHS
Timeline of the NHS; Roles in the NHS; General Practitioners; Gynaecologists and Obstetricians; Psychologist; Psychiatrist; Nurse; Community Psychiatric Nurse; Social worker; Accident and Emergency; Minor injuries units and NHS walk-in centresSocial Services
Families; Communities; Organisations
Fostering
Permanent fostering; Short term fostering; Respite placements; Shared car.Child Care
The National Curriculum; and Office for Standards in Education.
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Expenses
The cost of this training course is £318 (incl. VAT) per candidate.
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The course had a lot of variety and a lot of content. I enjoyed covering all of the different components. The folder was very insightful and helped know what kind of information...