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Health and Care

Study health and social care part-time at Newcastle College

Our health and care part-time courses can help you progress in your career or help you land your dream job.

Delivered by the School of Health and Enterprise at Newcastle College, we offer a range of qualifications in a range of healthcare professions that encourage the development in skills and strengthen your CV.

Facilities

  • Health and Care Simulation Centre with realistic patient mannequins that use the latest technology to give you experience of paediatric, life support and intensive care.
  • A multi-sensory room – gain experience of what it’s like to work with children and adults with supported care needs.
  • Use of ageing suits that will provide an insight into what it is like to care for the elderly.
  • Domiciliary care unit to help you consider how to meet the needs of individuals to live independently and with dignity.

Employability

Understanding common childhood illnesses - Level 2 Certificate

Understanding children and young people’s mental health - Level 2 Certificate

Understanding Behaviour That Challenges - Level 2 Certificate

Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Level 2 Certificate

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 2 Certificate

Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care - Level 1 Award

Principles of Dementia Awareness - Level 2 Certificate

Learning Disabilities - Level 2 Certificate

End of Life Care - Level 2 Certificate

Mental Health Awareness - Level 2 Certificate

Autism Awareness - Level 2 Certificate

Health and Social Care

Care - Level 2 Diploma
Adult Care - Level 3 Diploma

Counselling

Counselling Skills - Level 2 Certificate

Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma

Distance Learing

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

Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2 Certificate (Online Learning)

Understanding Autism - Level 2 Certificate (Online Learning)

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

Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health – Level 2 Certificate (Online Learning)