Anne Colgan
The course is great fun - whether itâs for a career or just to enjoy. Most people are nervous when you meet a bunch of new people, but everyone was there to learn and have fun!
Entry Requirements
English and maths qualifications must be completed.
Details
You’ll develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence to care for and support people at different stages of their lives. Depending on your chosen pathway, you could learn how to:
- Adult nursing support: Care for adults with a range of needs, from short-term treatment and recovery to supporting people living with long-term health conditions.
- Maternity support: Support women, babies and families throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatal care, helping new parents build confidence and care for their baby.
- Theatre support: Be part of a theatre team, supporting patients before, during and after procedures and helping prepare equipment for operations.
- Mental health support: Support people experiencing mental ill health, helping them through their recovery, build independence and work towards their personal goals.
- Children and young people support: Care for babies, children and young people while working closely with families, carers and other professionals to meet their individual needs.
- Allied health profession therapy support: Help people regain skills, independence and quality of life through rehabilitation and therapeutic activities.
- Diagnostic imaging support: Support patients before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures, helping them feel informed, reassured and comfortable throughout their care.
Whichever pathway you choose, you’ll be developing skills that can make a genuine difference to people and prepare you to work confidently as part of a professional health and care team.
Progression
This could be the start of an exciting career in health and care. Once you’ve completed your course, you could continue developing your skills through a higher-level apprenticeship or university degree, or take what you’ve learned straight into the workplace.
Career opportunities could include:
- Community Support Worker
- Imaging Support Worker
- Maternity Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Theatre Assistant
- Therapy Assistant
Whether you choose to continue studying or start your career, you’ll be taking your next step towards making a real difference to people’s lives.
