OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Health and Social Care - Key Stage 4

R032 - Principals of Care in Health & Social Care Settings

This unit is assessed by an exam. In this unit you will learn about the key topics that are important when caring for and protecting people in health and social care. Topics include:

• Topic Area 1 The rights of service users in health and social care settings
• Topic Area 2 Person-centred values
• Topic Area 3 Effective communication in health and social care settings
• Topic Area 4 Protecting service users and service providers in health and social care settings

R033 - Supporting Individuals Through Life Events

This unit is assessed by a Set Assignment. In this unit you will learn about growth and development through the life stages. You will also learn how to understand the needs of individuals who have been affected by life events and how to recommend support to meet their needs. Topics include:

• Topic Area 1 Life stages
• Topic Area 2 Impacts of life events
• Topic Area 3 Sources of support

R034 - Creative & Therapeutic Activities

This unit is assessed by a Set Assignment. In this unit you will research therapies and learn about how they can benefit people. You will also learn about the benefits of creative activities and you will plan and deliver a creative activity to a group or individual. Topics include:

• Topic Area 1 Therapies and their benefits
• Topic Area 2 Creative activities and their benefits
• Topic Area 3 Plan a creative activity for individuals or groups in a health or social care setting
• Topic Area 4 Deliver a creative activity and evaluate your own performance

Cambridge Advanced National  Level 3 AAQ in Health and Social Care - Key Stage 5

This qualification uses direct experience to help students develop the underpinning knowledge as well as practical and personal skills required to work in this sector. They learn how to deliver person-centred care and support to meet the needs of a variety of service-users.

The first year:

• Unit F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions.  This unit focuses on students understanding of definitions and views of mental health in today's society. Learners will explore the conditions we face, the provision we provide and the treatment we offer. 
• Unit F090: Principals of Health and Social Care.  This is the examined unit that covers 4 topic areas including equality and diversity, managing hazards within health and safety, legislation and best practice. 
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The second year:

• Unit F091 - Anatomy and physiology for Health and Social care. Learners study the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal and reproductive system. 
• Unit F092 - Person centred approach to care.  Learners will look at the person-centred approach of meeting the needs and providing support in a person-centred way using effective communication and the skills required to be in the health service.