Cambridge OCR
Level 3
QN: 610/3986/X
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Cambridge OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Extended Certificate)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Cambridge OCR. Classified as a Alternative Academic Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 460 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Cambridge OCR
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
460 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Cardiovascular system, Respiratory system, Digestive system, Musculoskeletal system, Control and regulatory systems, Reproductive system
2
Investigating public health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding public health, Responding to public health challenges, Proposing how to address a public health challenge
3
Person-centred approach to care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Taking a person-centred approach, Meeting needs and providing support in a person-centred way, Communication skills needed to offer person-centred care
4
Principles of health and social care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Equality, diversity, and rights in health and social care settings
- Managing hazards, Health and safety in health and social care settings, Legislation in health and social care settings, Best practice in health and social care settings
5
Supporting healthy nutrition and lifestyles
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Dietary and activity needs of individuals, Factors that influence dietary choices and physical activity levels, Supporting individuals to plan meals that meet their needs
6
Supporting people in relation to sexual health, pregnancy and postnatal health
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Advice and guidance on sexual health issues, Advice and guidance on pregnancy, birth and post-natal issues
- Plan, deliver and review an advice and guidance session
7
Supporting people with long term physiological conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Long term physiological conditions, Monitoring and treatment, Impact of long term conditions
- Support individuals to plan their care and support
8
Supporting people with mental health conditions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Definitions and views of mental health, Mental health conditions, Provision of mental health services, Treatment and support for mental health conditions
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3986/X
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Cambridge OCR
- Qualification Type
- Alternative Academic Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2025