This course is a good option for those who are interested developing the knowledge, key skills and values needed to work in health and social care.
This course includes the National Progression Award (NPA) health and social care: skills for practice which is designed for health and social care support workers. If you are interested in working as a support worker, this course will teach you about effective practice.
The course includes the following units from the NPA:
It also includes various core skills plus:
The course involves essays, reports, presentations and projects based on course content, and an assessed work placement.
You will learn about best practice in health and social care settings and get the chance to progress to further study or work.
Education: HNC care administrative practice or HNC social services.
Employment: clinical support worker or similar role in health and social care settings.
If we will invite you for interview, please expect to be in college for around 3 hours. The interview involves:
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
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