You’ll study a range of topics including human lifespan development, safeguarding and wellbeing, equality and diversity, person-centred care, anatomy and physiology, public health and mental health support. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical healthcare understanding.
A Health & Social Care course can support progression into careers such as nursing, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, counselling, healthcare support roles and clinical psychology. It’s a strong foundation for many healthcare and public service careers.
You’ll develop skills in communication and empathy, research and analysis, teamwork and professionalism, understanding healthcare systems and problem-solving and critical thinking. These skills are highly valued by universities and employers.
No, previous healthcare experience is not usually required. However, an interest in helping people, health and wellbeing and care professions will help you succeed on the course.
Yes, Health & Social Care works very well alongside subjects such as Psychology, Biology, Sociology and Criminology. These combinations are especially useful for healthcare and social science degree pathways.
Students benefit from a university-style learning environment, experienced tutors with healthcare knowledge, strong progression routes into healthcare degrees and supportive student wellbeing and safeguarding services. Courses are designed to help students develop the academic knowledge and professional skills needed for careers in health and social care.
Begin your career journey at Central Saint Michael’s Sixth Form. Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.
We can offer first class guidance and support to help you on your journey.
Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.
We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.
We are a university-style sixth form college based in the centre of West Bromwich, easily accessible from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Sandwell, Dudley, Halesowen, Sutton Coldfield & Great Barr.