The emphasis of this Course is to prepare candidates for working in the health sector and develop employability skills valued by employers. Candidates will develop a range of knowledge and skills required in this vocational area. Candidates will investigate a range of job roles and career opportunities as well as participating in a job interview.

Candidates will also develop a wide range of skills, including research and self-evaluation skills. Emphasis throughout all Units is on the employability skills and attitudes which will help prepare candidates for the workplace.

COURSE CONTENT

Working in the Health Sector

Introduces the range of provision and the services provided by the Health Sector in their local area.

Health Sector: Life Sciences Industry and the Health Sector

 

Introduces the contribution of the life sciences industry in the diagnosis and treatment of illness.

Health Sector: Improving Health and Well-being

Introduces the wide range of options available in the health sector that help tackle current health and lifestyle issues

Health Sector: Physiology of the Cardio-Vascular System

An introduction to the structure and function of the cardio-vascular system.

Health Sector: Working in Non-Clinical Roles

Introduces the range and diversity of careers in non-clinical roles in the Health Sector.

 

Assessment:

 

To achieve the course award a folio of evidence will be gathered which will assess each of the units.

 

Typical pieces of evidence will include research investigations, completed risk assessments, open book assessments and practical activities.

No final SQA examination is required