Book excerpt: Everything students need to make the grade in BTEC Level 2 First Health and Social Care. This lively and comprehensive textbook covers all the core and optional units, making it suitable whether you are studying for the Certificate, Extended Certificate or Diploma. Each chapter covers a unit packed with: - Activities to help with assignments - Advice on gathering evidence - Explanations of the BTEC pass, merit and distinction criteria - Further reading - Pointers to additional resources Written by authors with a wealth of experience in delivering, verifying and writing for BTECs, this textbook is packed with knowledge of the Health and Social Care sector and how to get the most of your course. This textbook is supported by a separately available Dynamic Learning package for tutors