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Course Overview
Course Overview
Learners develop employability skills and knowledge about the health sector. The course includes case studies, simulated workplace settings, individual research and other practical skills. The core skills covered by the course are communication, numeracy, problem solving and working with others. The course is especially relevant to people who are interested in working in the Healthcare sector, or want to develop positive attitudes to learning, self-respect and employability skills or are interested in human biology and medicine.
Units Covered
Units Covered
Working in the Health Sector
Life Sciences Industry and the Health Sector
Improving Health and Well-being
Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
Working in non-clinical roles
Assessment Methods
Assessment Methods
The course is assessed using research projects and presentations, demonstrations of skills (e.g. interviews), reflections and open book assessments.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
S4 Entry
Pupils should have achieved 4th Level CfE in S3
S5 or S6 Entry
Pupils should have achieved passes in any of the following courses: N4 Science or NPA Applied Sciences
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