Health and Social Care

Course

In New Cross, London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    New cross, london

  • Duration

    2 Years

Health Care Assistants in Health and Social Care is designed to provide you with a broad knowledge of health and care services and allow you to focus on health, social care and early years aspects of the vocational area. You will work towards Health and Social Care NVQ level 3 & 4 for two years. If you are following an AS and A2 Level programme you can also benefit from this qualification. It will add a vocational dimension to your studies and broaden your educational experience.

Facilities

Location

Start date

New Cross, London (London)
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Astra House, 23-25 Arklow Road, SE14 6EB

Start date

On request

About this course

UK Student
You don't need any formal qualification to do this course. although you will usually be expected to have 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or the equivalent, including English, science and maths. You will then need to obtain a work placement in a hospital or community care homes before or just after starting the course as college won't be able provide you job-placement.

Overseas Applicant
A Level equivalent qualification and IELTS 5.5 minimum or equivalent English qualification. College will provide resonable assistance to find work placement for overseas students.

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Course programme

Health and Social Care

Commencement: Oct, Feb, April, July
Study Mode: Full-Time (Including Placement)

Course Overview

The work
Health Care Assistants, also known as nursing assistants and nursing auxiliaries, help other health care professionals with the day-to-day duties surrounding patient care.

Health Care Assistants work in hospitals, residential care homes, and the community, assisting patients with tasks they cannot manage on their own. Some assistants visit and support patients in their own homes.

In hospitals they may escort patients between hospital departments, assist with treatments or examinations, keep the ward tidy, check and sort supplies and help with paperwork.

Health Care Assistants work with patients who have mental health or learning disabilities, may generate activities to increase their self-confidence. This can involve shopping trips or outings to leisure facilities.

Hours and Environment
Health care assistants usually work 37.5 hours a week, including nights, bank holidays and weekends on a shift or rota system. Flexible and part-time hours are often available.

Health Care Assistants who work in the community may work alone or with another health care assistant or registered nurse. They may need to be able to drive and could spend a lot of time travelling.

You should be in good physical health. There is no maximum age for entry and maturity and life experience is an asset. Many employers conduct a police check.

Training
Training mainly takes place on the job, however, this will be supported by two days release course at the college intially and gradually once a week at college.

Induction and foundation training is provided within the first six weeks of employment, and is based on national standards established by Skills for Care and Development (formerly TOPSS). New entrants are trained in areas like hygiene, health and safety, lifting and moving techniques, and personal care.

As a Health Care Assistant you will undertake NVQ Level 3 and 4 in Health and Social Care. This qualification requires you to produce evidence of competence in your role, and an assessor will evaluate your performance in the work place. As each level of NVQ is achieved, your responsibilities at work may increase. In addition, the NVQ level 3 qualifications will usually satisfy the entry requirements for a Diploma in Nursing.

Foundation degrees are available for health and social care support workers who wish to develop their career. This qualification will allow you to progress onto a range of programmes, including nursing. Achieving a relevant foundation degree may allow you direct entry to the second year of a three-year Nursing Diploma.

How will I be assessed?
One third of the National Vocational Qualification of Education in Health and Social Care is externally assessed. The rest of the award is assessed by assignment work, which contributes towards a portfolio of evidence.

Where next?
Successful candidates can progress directly into employment within the health and social care services, or to higher level qualifications in the health and social care field.

Awarding Body: City and Guilds.

Additional information

Payment options: Fees: £900/Year Overseas Fee: £3500/Year

Health and Social Care

Price on request