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Program Overview

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 International Diploma in Health and Social Care is a one-year program designed for learners who have completed Grade 10 or 11 with success and are aged 18 and above. This program allows students to gain practical skills and knowledge to make a difference in people's lives through a combination of theoretical study and practical experience.

Program Details

Program Duration

The program duration is 1 year.

Mode of Delivery

The program is delivered face-to-face.

Entry Requirements

This qualification is designed for learners who did not complete their high school but completed Grade 10 or 11 with success and are aged 18 and above.

Assessment Method

Assessment is done via assignment submission.

Accreditation

The qualification is delivered by ALDAR Academy for Vocational Education and is awarded by Pearson BTEC, which is an Ofqual-regulated awarding body. Certificates are internationally recognized and attested by the Knowledge and Human Resources Authority (KHDA) Dubai Government.

Progression Options

Graduates from this program can either join the healthcare job market directly or continue their Level 4 & 5 Vocational Education in the same field.

Study Plan

The program requires 720 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) = 8 units, consisting of 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units.

Program Content

• Human Lifespan Development
• Working in Health and Social Care
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
• Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
• Promoting Public Health
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Scientific Techniques for Health Science

Career Opportunities

This qualification supports progression to job opportunities in health and social care at various levels, including:

• Nursing
• Social Care
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Counselling

Market Growth Rate

The market growth rate for this field is 16%.