Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health & Social Care/Nursing & Midwifery)
Helping to improve lives through care, support and education, a career in the Nursing, Health & Social Care sector is extremely fulfilling.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- XDHAHSC
- Validated By
- Ascentis
- Learner Aim Reference
- 4001101X
- Price
- Funding available, please contact our adult team for further information (correct at December 2024)
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- In person
- Course Location
- Leyland Campus
- Start Date
- 11/09/2024
01/09/2025
- Age Group
- Adults (19+)
- Course Duration
- 34 weeks
- Overview
Course content:
- Higher Education Toolkit
- Introduction to Professional Healthcare Service & Practice
- Social & Community Welfare
- Principles of Safeguarding in Health & Social Work
- History Taking & Initial Assessment
- Mental Health Issues
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Planning a Practical investigation
- Aspects of Human Physiology
- Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Skeleton & Muscles
- Midwifery
- Infectious disease, drug and biological defences
You will also plan and carry out a research project and develop your study skills in: note taking, planning / structuring essays, critical and creative thinking and effective referencing.
The course is FREE if you are aged 19-23 and do not previously hold a Level 3 qualification or higher.
If you do not fit the above criteria, payment options include:
- a payment plan, to pay in 4 consecutive monthly payments.
- pay the course fees in full.
- you could apply for an Advanced Learner Loan for this course.
Please contact the adult education team today to find out more about the price of the course.
Times: Wednesday and Thursday 9.15-12.15 & 13.15-16.15.
- Entry Requirements
GCSE English Language, Science and maths at grade A*-C/9-4. Some Universities require students to have a full UK manual driving licence, with no more than 6 points.
Please be aware that if your long-term goal is to work within the healthcare professions, it will be necessary to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at your place of employment. If you have a criminal conviction this may exclude you from working in some job roles.
You will also be required to complete a pre-interview task after submitting your application.
- How will I be assessed?
Assessment will be via assignment work, research projects, examinations, reports and reflective accounts.
- Progression Pathway
On successful completion of this course you will be able to progress to a higher level qualification / degree.
It is important that prior to enrolling you research and contact the institution you wish to progress to, to ensure you are aware of the entry requirements for your chosen progression route and that this access course will be accepted as an entry requirement.
- Health, Safety & Well-Being
Runshaw College is committed to ensuring you have a happy, successful and productive time with us – ensuring your health, safety and well-being is at the heart of everything we do.
We proactively encourage the disclosure of any disabilities or issues which may impact on your learning experience – this can be at interview, enrolment, or at any other stage during your studies. Any information you disclose will be held in strict confidence and will be used to assess your in-class support needs and inform a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) to ensure your safe evacuation from the College in the event of an emergency. If you would like further information, please contact Course Enquiries on 01772 642040.
- Safeguarding
Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
- Delivery Method - Classroom
This course is delivered fully in the classroom.
