Cambridge Advanced National (AAQ) in Health and Social Care Student Book

Flexible resources matched to Cambridge OCR's specification. Support the development of essential skills and knowledge.

Sian Lavers (Author), Sue Northeast (Author), Renata Paradowska (Author)

9781009817400, Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Paperback / softback, published 8 May 2025

387 pages
27.5 x 21.8 x 1.1 cm, 0.67 kg

This printed student book offers comprehensive coverage of the mandatory units for the Cambridge Advanced National in Health and Social Care (Certificate and Extended Certificate). Endorsed for OCR's qualification and mapped to their specification, the book is designed to support students' learning of key concepts and information, while providing teachers with guidance on the depth of content they're required to teach. With features such as practice questions and contextual examples highlighting how concepts can be applied in the real-world, the book will engage students and help them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the qualification and beyond.

Acknowledgements
Introduction
About the authors
How to use this book
Unit F090: Principles of health and social care
TA1: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care settings
TA2: Managing hazards, health and safety in health and social care settings
TA3: Legislation in health and social care settings
TA4: Best practice in health and social care settings
Unit F091: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care
TA1: Cardiovascular system
TA2: Respiratory system
TA3: Digestive system
TA4: Musculoskeletal system
TA5: Control and regulatory systems
TA6: Reproductive system
Unit F092: Person-centred approach to care
TA1: Taking a person-centred approach
TA2: Meeting needs and providing support in a person-centred way
TA3: Communication skills needed to offer person-centred care
Unit F093: Supporting people with mental health conditions
TA1: Definitions and views of mental health
TA2: Mental health conditions
TA3: Provision of mental health services
TA4: Treatment and support for mental health conditions
Glossary
Index

Subject Areas: Educational: Vocational subjects [YQY]