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SCHOOL OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
NURSING & HEALTHCARE
Course Information:
Access to Nursing and Health studies is aimed at students who wish to apply for a Career in the Health Profession. It also enables the student to study at Degree level at any one of a number of higher academic institutions within the UK. From inception to the course, the focus is on high personal academic achievements. Standards are high. To this end, a bursary is given to the best student on the course, to encourage further academic studies within Nursing and Healthcare. The course can be studied full-time (one year) or part-time, over two years. Accreditation is through a number of awarding bodies: OCR, *OCN, EDEXCEL etc.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BASED WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The Health and Social Care Course provider is pleased to welcome International/ Overseas students resident within the United Kingdom. Many such students are often faced with high school fees and are not able to enrol onto a course of their choice. However, help is at hand in that the College has decided to reduce the fee for the All Health and Social Care International/Overseas applicants wanting to undertake a course of study in Health and Social Care to: 1250.00 (1st Year) and 1500.00 (for year 2). This measure applies to applicants that enrol between *21st July - 5th September 2008.
*Please note that fees are due on a flexible basis. Not applicable to BTEC and Access courses; applicable to A/AS courses ONLY.
A/ AS Level Health & Social Care (Nursing & Health Studies
A-Level Health and Social Care
This course is accredited by OCR Oxford, Cambridge and RSA examination Board). It a 2-year programme made up of the Advanced Subsidiary GCE (AS Level) and the Advanced GCE (A2 Level).
1. The Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS-Level)
This is the 1st year of the A-Level programme. It consists of the two Advanced Subsidiary awards: the Single Advanced- Subsidiary Award and the Double Subsidiary Advanced Award. The students can choose to study either the single or double award.
1.a) The Single Advanced Subsidiary Award
The Single Advanced Subsidiary Award represents one Advanced Subsidiary Certificate in health and social care and consists of 3 Units:
Unit1: Promoting Quality Care (Examination)
Unit 2: Communication in Care Settings (Portfolio)
Unit 3: Promoting Good Health (Portfolio)
The successful completion of this award takes you to the Single award Advanced General Certificate in Health and Social Care.
1.b) The Double Advanced Subsidiary Award
The Double Advanced Subsidiary GCE (Double Award) represents two Advanced Subsidiary Certificates in health and social care and consists of 6 Units:
Unit 1: Promoting Quality Care (Examination)
Unit 2: Communication in Care Settings (Portfolio).
Unit 3: Promoting Good Health (Portfolio)
Unit 4: Health and Safety in Care settings (Examination)
Unit 7: Working in early years care and education (Portfolio)
Unit 9: Caring for older people (Adult Nursing) - (Assessed by examination)
The successful completion of this award takes you to the Double award Advanced General Certificate in Health and Social Care.
2. The Advanced Level (A2-Level)
This is the 2nd year of the A-Level programme. It consists of two advanced awards: the Single Advanced Award and the Double Advanced Award. The students can choose to study either the single or double award. If you take the single in the first year of you’re A-Level programme, then you will have to study the Single Advanced Award in the 2nd year. Similarly, if you take the double award in the first year of your A-Level programme, then you will have to study the double Advanced Award in the 2nd year.
2.a) The Single Advanced Award (Single A2 Level)
The Single Advanced Award represents one Advanced Certificate in health and social care and consists of 3 Units:
Unit 10: Care Practice and Provision (Portfolio)
Unit 11: Understanding Human Behaviour (Examination)
Unit 12: Anatomy and Physiology in Practice (Examination)
On successful completion of this award takes you will receive the Single Advanced General Certificate in Health and Social Care. You can use your certificate to apply to any university of your choice in health related studies or social work.
2.b) The Double Advanced Award (Double-A2 Level)
The Single Advanced Award represents two Advanced Certificates in health and social care and consists of 3 Units:
Unit 10: Care Practice and Provision (Portfolio)
Unit 11: Understanding Human Behaviour (Examination)
Unit 12: Anatomy and Physiology in Practice (Examination)
Unit 13: Child Development (Portfolio)
Unit 14: Mental Health Issues (Portfolio)
Unit 16: Research Methods in Health and Social Care (Portfolio)
On successful completion of this award takes you will receive the Double Advanced General Certificate in Health and Social Care. This means two A-Levels in Health and Social Care. You can use your certificates to apply to any university of your choice in health related studies or social work.
Entry requirements:
Applicants for a place on the A-Level Health and Social Care should a GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and Sciences.
Those applicants who do not meet these requirements may be allowed on the course provided:
- They hold a level 1 or 2 certificate in health and Social care or have an experience of working in health care.
- They take an English and Numeracy tests and are prepared to take alongside their A- Level studies a GSCE course in English and Basic Numeracy course.
 
Access to Nursing/ BTEC National in Health Studies and Social Care Course Content (*): Students study the 'core' modules of :
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Health Psychology
- Healthcare/ Research
- Introduction to Nursing
- Nursing Skills and Practice
- Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health Care
- Nutrition
- Healthcare Projects
 
*) Please note course content above are not indicative; other topics includes Maths, English and supportive skills for health care etc.
Assessment: Assessment on the course is ongoing through assignments. Much of the assignments are written and some are practical. Timed and in class assessments is also used. Students work towards a recognised HE National Certificate.
Progression/Next Step: Students can use either their BTEC National or Access certificate to apply for a range of higher education courses including, Nursing and Healthcare related Degrees etc. The College attracts guest Healthcare Professionals, whose seminars give our students a valuable insight into the workings of the Healthcare profession. In addition, visits to major Hospital Trusts, GP surgeries etc are actively undertaken on a field study basis.
STOP PRESS...STOP PRESS: It is expected that all students enrolled on the Nursing/Health Study course undertake a period of work placements within the Health Care Profession.
Central Birmingham College feels that these additional measures to the course, not only encourages student awareness and help to build and develop the confidence of the student, but also brings further insights, into the workings of the health care services.
On line Application Form (please press here)
For those of you wishing to enter the Nursing profession. Please make sure that you are aware that to enter such profession, you must meet certain prescribed conditions. For further details, please either contact Central Birmingham College or the Royal College of Nursing at their main website.
* Access to Nursing Course currently under Accrediation by OCN)
*Fees are set from £2500.00
HOME AND EU Students - Please contact the College Admissions Unit for further Details).
Enrolment Commences: 1st August - 5th September 2008
COURSES START 8TH SEPTEMBER 2008
For those of you wishing to enter the Nursing profession. Please make sure that you are aware that to enter such profession, you must meet certain prescribed conditions. For further details, please either contact Central Birmingham College or the Royal College of Nursing at their main website.
Enrolment Hotline: Telephone: 0121 604 7869
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