Key Stage 4

Health and Social Care OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate

All learners will be required to complete the OCR Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Health and Social Care which consists of two mandatory units and one optional unit.

R032 Principles of care in health and social care settings GLH 48 (MANDATORY)

This is an externally assessed unit – ‘Terminal assessment’ - the exam must be taken in the final assessment series before qualification certification.

Key topics that are important when caring for and protecting people in health and social care. 

Topics include: 

• Topic Area 1 The rights of service users in health and social care settings
• Topic Area 2 Person-centred values of care
• Topic Area 3 Effective communication in health and social care
• Topic Area 4 Protecting service users and service providers in health and social care settings

R033 Supporting individuals through life events GLH 36 (MANDATORY)

This is assessed by a Set Assignment (Coursework) - NEA unit assessed internally and moderated by OCR.

Key topics are growth and development through the life stages and how to understand the needs of individuals who have been affected by life events and how to recommend support to meet their needs. 

Topics include: 

• Topic Area 1 Life stages
• Topic Area 2 Impacts of life events
• Topic Area 3 Sources of support

R035 Health promotion campaigns GLH 36 (OPTIONAL)

This is assessed by a Set Assignment (Coursework) - NEA unit assessed internally and moderated by OCR.

In this unit the learner will research health promotion campaigns and learn about their benefits to society. They will also plan and deliver their own health promotion campaign. 

Topics include:

• Topic Area 1 Current public health issues and the impact on society
• Topic Area 2 Factors influencing health
• Topic Area 3 Plan and create a health promotion campaign
• Topic Area 4 Deliver and evaluate a health promotion campaign

Key Stage 5

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