COURSE CODE: OCR Advanced National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care. Specification code: H125 Qualification number: 610/3986/X
TYPICAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 4 in GCSE English Language Grade 4 in GCSE Science
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Students have the opportunity to explore a range of options within vocational pathways, including health, social care, and early years care and education. This qualification provides an excellent foundation for higher education courses and careers such as radiography, midwifery, nursing, paramedic science, podiatry, healthcare science, and the NHS Practitioner Training Programme, among many others. Many past students have progressed into caring roles, midwifery, childcare, and sports physiotherapy.
THE PROGRAMME
The Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare students for progression to undergraduate study. It covers equality, diversity and rights, health and safety, anatomy and physiology, person-centred approaches, mental health, longterm physiological conditions, public health strategies, sexual health and nutrition and lifestyles. Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate) For this qualification, students must complete six units:
Two mandatory externally assessed units
• Two mandatory NEA units
• Two optional NEA units
Areas of Study
• F090: Principles of health and social care
• F091: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
• F092: Person-centred approach to care
• F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions
• FO96: Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
• FO97: Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?
Studying the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care at sixth form offers students a strong foundation for careers in healthcare, social work, and related professions. This qualification blends academic study with practical application, helping learners develop essential skills such as communication, empathy, and critical thinking. It’s ideal for those who want to make a real difference in people’s lives and provides clear progression routes to university, apprenticeships, or employment in the health and social care sector.
Please note: This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Final decisions on course availability will be made based on demand and timetabling feasibility.
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