This course will suit people who are interested in the health and social care
services.
It is relevant for people who would like to work in nursing, social work,
home/day care, or residential care, as well as in more general careers involving
work with children, young people, adults, or older people.
Features & Benefits
There will be guest speakers who are practising health and social care
professionals.
Tutors will use a range of teaching methods and try to adapt to your
preferred learning style.
Course Content
Equality and Diversity
Human Growth and Development
Safeguarding in health and social care
Communication in health and social care
Infection prevention control
Psychological Perspectives
Sociological Perspectives
Working in Health & Social Care
Reflective Practice
Entry Requirements
At least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English and Maths.
A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for courses involving work placement and will be required before going into employment.
Progression
As well as entering employment, you could progress on to vocational
degrees in nursing, occupational therapy, social work, or youth and community
work. You could also progress on to relevant academic degrees in areas such as
criminology, psychology, sociology, or social policy.
Why Loughborough?
94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme
