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Health and Social Care

Whether you want to work with adults with disabilities or health problems, or those needing other types of support, our health and social care courses will give you the knowledge and experience to carve out a career in the growing and rewarding care sector.

If you already have experience in this sector, you can improve your job prospects by building on your existing qualifications, by using your experience and knowledge to gain a formal qualification. 

You’ll benefit from fantastic facilities at either our Basford or City Hub campuses. Most courses include work experience and we have many links with local hospitals, voluntary organisations and care homes. Our teaching staff have extensive and current industry experience and offer a supportive learning environment. We also work closely with the area’s top employers, including Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. 

After completing your course you can choose to go into employment with the skills you’ve learned, or to progress onto a university-level course. 

The number of roles available in the caring profession is rising across Nottinghamshire, so these courses are a great choice if you are looking for a direct route into employment.

You can download a course guide here.

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Access to Higher Education: Health and Social Care (Social Work) (19+) including a four week introductory course - Full-time

If you are aged 19+ and passionate about helping people, and would like to progress towards a career in social work or similar then this could be the course for you.

Access to Higher Education: Health Professions (Nursing and Midwifery) (19+) including a four week introductory course - Full-time

If you are aged 19+ and want to pursue a career in adult, child or mental health nursing, midwifery or other health professions, this course will put you on the right track.

Access to Higher Education: Social Science (19+) including a four week introductory course - Full-time

This course is perfect if you are aged 19+ and interested in taking an in-depth look at human behaviour; crime and punishment; how crime and punishment are related to other social issues and why certain groups may be societally victimised.

Alcohol Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning

Our Alcohol Awareness distance learning course aims to raise awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol use and the possible health issues surrounding its consumption, as well as where to seek help if needed.

Awareness of Mental Health Problems (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

This qualification is designed for anyone looking to develop their understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill-health.

Awareness of Substance Misuse (CPD) - Online Learning

This short, auto-marked programme will teach you everything you need to know about substance misuse; develop your knowledge on an important, contemporary issue; and equip you with a skill set that is highly transferrable.

Dementia Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning

Our Dementia Awareness course will provide you with the vital knowledge needed to begin tackling dementia, through understanding what it is and how to support those who are affected by it.

Health and Social Care (BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma) (16-18)- Full-time

This course is perfect if you would like a career in the healthcare sector.

Health and Social Care (Entry Level) - Full-time

If you want to work in the care sector but feel worried about taking the first steps onto a course which has a placement/work experience then this is the course for you. You will learn in a smaller group with…

Health and Social Care (Level 2 CACHE Extended Diploma) (16-18) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you want to develop your knowledge and understanding in health and social care and wish to progress on to the Level 3 Health and Social Care Course. The course is a pathway if you are…

HNC Healthcare Professions’ Support (Level 4) - Full-time

Do you want to gain the skills for a career in the healthcare sector? This new Level 4 Higher National Certificate is widely recognised in healthcare systems both here in the UK and overseas.

HNC Social and Community Work (Level 4) - Full-time

This Higher National Certificate (HNC) course is designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in social work, community work and community development

HND Social and Community Work Top-up (Level 5) - Full-time

This Higher National Diploma course is designed to meet the needs and expectations of students aspiring to work in social work, community work and community development.

Information, Advice or Guidance (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of information, advice or guidance and applying these within their own context.

Introduction to Health and Social Care and Young People’s Settings (Level 1 CACHE Diploma) (16-18) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you want the opportunity to study specialist work related qualifications in a range of sectors. The course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare you for employment or further career development.

Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings (19+) (Level 1) – Part-time

You are interested in learning more about working within health and social care or children’s settings.

Introduction to Working in Health and Social Care - Part-time

This course is perfect if you are a current ESOL student studying at Entry or above. It offers an effective introduction to the health and social care sector, it looks at the role the sector plays in the health, well-being,…

Mental Health Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning

This course is an ideal starting point if you are interested in mental health, either for your personal life, or professional interest.

Pre-Access to Science & Nursing (19+) - Part-time

You are interested in or currently working in the healthcare, social care or science sector or looking to progress onto an Access course.

Prevention and Control of Infection in Health & Social Care Settings (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

On this course you will develop a knowledge and understanding of controlling infections within health and social care settings.

Principles of Care Planning (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

In this qualification you will gain the knowledge is required to work in a range of environments in a care planning role.

Principles of Dementia Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

In this qualification you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of caring for those with dementia.

Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles needed when working in end of life care settings.

Sexual Health Awareness (CPD) - Online Learning

This course provides a wealth of information that will increase your understanding of sexual health issues.

T Level in Health - Supporting the Care of Children and Young People (Level 3) (16-18) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you would like a career in the healthcare sector, specifically supporting children with a variety of care needs.

T Level in Health (Level 3) (16-18) - Full-time

This course is perfect if you would like a career in the healthcare sector.

Understand Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

This qualification is designed primarily for individuals working with, or intending to work with, vulnerable adults in the health and social care sectors.

Understanding Anxiety (CPD) - Online Learning

Are you looking to increase your understanding of anxiety by completing an anxiety training course? This short, auto-marked programme will give you the knowledge you need to understand the causes and effects of anxiety, along with its management.

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges (NCFE Level 2 Certificate) - Part-time

This course is perfect for anyone who works directly with children and young people or if you are interested in supporting behaviour that challenges.

Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

Studying this qualification you will increase knowledge and awareness of children and young people’s mental health.

Understanding Depression (CPD) - Online Learning

This course aims to give you the knowledge required to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding depression and anxiety – an essential skill for anyone who works with individuals who have depression and anyone who would like more…

Understanding Eating Disorders (CPD) - Online Learning

This course aims to give you the knowledge required to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding eating disorders, as well as an awareness of the harmful effects eating disorders can have on individuals and those closest to them.

Understanding Stress (CPD) - Online Learning

This course aims to give you the knowledge required to understand the impact of and key issues surrounding stress and raise awareness of the harmful effects stress can have on individuals and those closest to them.

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (TQUK Level 2 Certificate) (19+) - Online Learning

You will develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of handling medication within heath and social care settings.

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