General introduction to the subject: Health and Social Care students will learn about the basic development and needs of individuals of all ages, as well as basic anatomy and physiology. Health and safety procedures, including first aid practice, are important aspects of care. Topics that include social differences and how one should communicate in different situations form an integrated part of this subject so that students will be able to have a holistic view of people whom they may encounter. This subject can instill a desire in the students to further their studies in health care, child care, or social and psychological courses.
Topics studied: Unit 1 – Effective Communication, Human Development & Holistic Care Unit 2 – Anatomy, Physiology, Health and Safety in Health & Social Care Unit 3 – Equality, Diversity and Quality Care
Class activities involved: Lessons include research work, discussions, presentations, experiments, role plays, team work and games. Real-life scenarios are constantly presented to students so that all knowledge and comprehension will be applied to health care or social care situations.
Homework assigned: Homework is aimed at completing assignments. Some tasks might include research, written work, devising a leaflet or a poster, or even preparing PowerPoint presentations. Other tasks might include interviewing a person, planning a health care plan for an individual, carrying out a risk assessment, and even practicing some skills that will be assessed in a practical in school.
Assessment given: Students will complete three units over the course of three years, one unit during each scholastic year. During the year, each unit is assessed by means of • two (2) assignments (60% of the yearly mark) that consist of both written and practical tasks • one (1) assessment (40% of the yearly mark and issued by MATSEC) that consist of a written examination The marks obtained during years 9, 10 and 11 will amount to 100% of the final Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) result.
Skills acquired while studying the subject: • Communication skills • Caring for babies and the elderly • Interviewing skills • Carrying out a risk assessment • First Aid Skills
Skills required to study the subject: • Caring attitude • Interest in medical and health care. • Interest in Social Care • Good command of the English Language
This subject can lead you to the following Career Paths: Nurse Physiotherapist Care Assistant Elderly Carer Nutritionist Social Worker LSE Health Promotion Officer
APPLIED HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
General introduction to the subject: Students taking the applied route will learn skills needed to care for babies, children and elderly. These skills will help them understand the development and needs people of different ages may have. They will also learn communication skills which will prepare them to communicate with service users, colleagues and relatives. Another interesting topic that they learn is to create activities which they can use with different age groups.
Topics studied: Unit 1 – Looking after Babies, Children and Adolescents Unit 2 – Working with vulnerable adults Unit 3 – Working in a Health and Social Care Environment
Class activities involved: Lessons include practical skills in care, health and safety precautions, preparation for interview, discussions, presentations, role plays and team work. Real life scenarios are constantly presented to students so that all skills learnt will be practiced while knowledge and comprehension can be achieved through such practices.
Homework assigned: Homework is aimed at completing assignments. A number of tasks will be aimed at achieving skills Some tasks might include research, written work, devising a leaflet or a poster or even preparing power point presentations. Other tasks might include interviewing a person, planning and preparing a healthy plate for an individual, carrying out a risk assessment and even practice some skills which will be assessed in a practical in school.
Assessment given: During each scholastic year, students will cover a unit. Throughout the three years, students complete 3 units, one each year. During the year, each unit is assessed by means of three (3) assignments that are mainly based on practical tasks and carried out in class. Out of the 3 assignments each year, one is issued by MATSEC. The marks obtained during years 9, 10 and 11 will amount to 100% of the final Secondary Education Applied Certificate (SEAC) result.
Skills acquired while studying the subject: • Caring for babies, children and elderly people. • Carrying out activities for different age groups • Health and Safety procedures during practical skills • First Aid Skills • Communication skills • Interviewing skills
Skills required to study the subject: • Caring attitude • Interest in medical and health care. • Interest in Social Care
This subject can lead you to the following Career Paths: Health Professional Assistant Nursing aid Elderly Carer Care Assistant Person with Disability Carer Childcarer Care Worker
Mikiel Anton Vassalli 