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Level 3 - Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - Study Programme

Rotherham College

Eastwood Lane, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1EG

Extended Diploma
Level 3

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026
Rotherham College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The aim of the course is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills essential to the health and social care sector, and to support progression into Higher Education or the workplace.

Course Details

  • Equality and Diversity and rights in health and social care
  • Human growth and development
  • Safeguarding in health and social care
  • Communication in health and social care
  • Infection prevention and control in health and social care
  • Sociological perspectives in health and social care
  • Working in health and social care
  • Reflective practice.
  • Empowerment in health and social care
  • Protection of children, young people and adults in health and social care
  • Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
  • Research skills for health and social care
  • Personal and professional development
  • plus 4 optional units
  • How will it be delivered and assessed?

    Coursework and 2 external exams each year. Placement aspect of the course

    Your next steps...

    Upon achievement you will be able to access higher education and progress into a wider range of job roles within the health and social care sector.

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