Certificate of Higher Education (HE) - Health and Social Care (L518)

Improving the physical, social or emotional lives of adults can take place in charities, homes or creative environments. This programme is an excellent opportunity for new students to gain vital skills and the adaptability to enter the changing UK workforce. It has also been designed in line with The Care Certificate, an agreed set of standards expected of support worker roles in the health and social care sectors.

The lecturers believe that administering high-quality care begins with the empathy and kindness of the practitioner, and this course is ideal for anyone who is conscientious and eager to receive realistic practice in patient care. Students will be able to learn through flexible and social teaching to guide them from the start of their journey to becoming competent and confident to apply for further education or to roles in the sector.

If students are new to health care (or are in work), they will gradually receive simulated learning experiences, lectures and seminars on campus so that when they are caring for individuals in need – they are familiar with equipment, potential hazards and will feel informed to make life-saving decisions.

The opportunity to train in workshops without the real consequences of errors with vulnerable patients will enable students to deliver better support, communication and kindness when they do begin to practice in varying locations across the UK and beyond.