Access to Higher Education - Health Professions

As part of this unit, you will gain an understanding of academic essay writing. Including essay planning, structure and sourcing information. You’ll also look at the importance of academic referencing.

Research is a fundamental skill in higher education and in this unit we explore the different approaches to academic research and how you can use it in your work to add depth and evidence to points you make. We also look at how to properly credit original authors and use Harvard referencing to show where important information ahs come from.

In this unit we look at the UCAS system used to apply for higher education, and we learn how to make the most of the application process and the importance of career planning and realistic expectations.

Presentations form a key life skill and important academic tool. In this unit we’ll develop and understanding of the importance of planning, organisation, preparation and delivery of presentations. Learning useful strategies along the way.

In this unit you’ll gain all the knowledge you need to know, to be able to use a computer for your studying needs. This includes producing documents, sharing information, using the world wide web and using applications.

During this unit you will take a look at the biological and social constructs of health. You’ll explore the reasons for differences in the patterns of illness in modern Britain and the factors that affect access to healthcare.

Here you will explore the reasons why children and adolescents mental ill-health and poor wellbeing. You will understand the range of therapeutic interventions available and their effectiveness. Lastly you will develop and understanding of historical and current mental health services.

In this intriguing unit you will explore the theories of moral philosophy and understand the importance of a moral framework. Which is used for decision making in medical practice. Lastly you will look at the ways ethical considerations impinge on patient/client rights and responsibilities.

During this unit you will gain an understanding of the effects of Dementia on individual carers and their families. Looking at the impact social services have for individuals with Dementia. Lastly you will develop your knowledge of ethical issues surrounding the care of individuals with Dementia.

Jumping right in, you’ll begin to explore socialisation theory and role theory, looking at their application to relationships between parents and health workers. Also looking at the importance of family and other support networks on the role of the professional carer.

In this unit you will understand how infectious diseases are caused by pathogens. Also exploring the specific and non-specific defences of the body against infectious diseases.

In this unit you will explore the structure and functions of the human reproductive systems.

We’re all different and the same goes for our digestive needs. You’ll explore how these needs vary for different individuals and the importance of a balanced diet for good health. You will also gain an understanding of how the digestive system is related to its function. Lastly developing an understanding of the need for digestion and know the role of enzymes in the process.

In this unit you will explore the structure of the human cardiovascular system and know about the control of the cardiac cycle. You will also look at the structure of the human respiratory system. Understand the consequences of a dysfunctional respiratory system and/or cardiovascular system.

In this unit you will learn the principles of homeostasis. Understanding the structure and function of the nervous system including how it regulates and maintains human body temperature. You will learn about the structure and the function of the endocrine system. Lastly exploring the consequences of medical conditions known to disrupt homeostasis in the human body.

The cell is the fundamental building block of life, and we look here at how our understanding has developed with improvements in microscope technology as well as considering the internal components and organelles and their varying roles in the cell’s processes overall. We also contrast the two forms of cell division 0- mitosis and meiosis – and explain where they arise in human development.

This unit looks at how the body is organised into systems of organs working towards the same goal, which in term are composed of tissues, aggregations of cells of the same type. We look at the importance of stem cells and how they can develop into different specialised cells and we also consider how we can use this phenomenon in therapeutic medicine.

For this unit you will explore the sociological/economic factors that impact those experiencing mental health illness. You will also gain an understanding of how inequality and social exclusions impact those with mental health illness. Towards the end of the unit you will take a look at the legislation and treatment around supporting those with mental health illness.