Adults 19+
Health and Care
You may already be working in the health and care sector and are looking for that all important qualification for the next step. Or maybe you are looking to embark on a completely new career that fits around your current commitments.
Study at Newcastle College and you will train in our dedicated real-working environments including two fully functioning hospital simulation wards, an intensive care unit and paediatric ward to help you hone your skills.
Our health and social courses are the ideal stepping stone to a whole host of rewarding careers such as nursing, midwifery, social work, counselling and more. Choose between short courses, part-time and full-time options and get ready to make that difference.
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Health and Care - What can I study?
NHS Academy
Fast-track your way to an interview with the NHS for the role of Health Care Assistant with this NHS Academy short course.
Length: 10 hours per week for 9 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Diploma in Health and Care - Level 2
Are you interested in supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care? Learn about dementia awareness, mental health and well-being and how to support people with their daily living needs?
Length: 15 hours per week for 20 weeks OR 7 hours per week for 42 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Principles of End-of-Life Care – Level 2 (Online)
Learn how to provide high-quality end of life care to people and their loved-ones with this Principles of End-of-Life Care – Level 2 online learning course.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care - Level 2 (Online)
Learn about the different types of medication and the procedures for obtaining, storing, administering and disposing of medication in health and social care settings.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Diploma in Adult Care - Level 3
There are hundreds of diverse roles available within the care industry, making this a secure and fulfilling career choice. This course will prepare you to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments.
Length: 15 hours per week for 20 weeks OR 7 hours per week for 42 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Nursing and Midwifery Access To Higher Education - Level 3
If you have a passion for health and care, but need the right qualifications to progress - this Access to HE Nursing and Midwifery course is for you.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Nursing and Midwifery Access to Higher Education Diploma - Level 3 (Online)
Study this bespoke course and develop the skills and knowledge required for a career in nursing and midwifery. Learn about healthcare science, molecular biology, psychology and social development to supplement your studies.
Length: 35 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Online
Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care - Level 3
Explore the principles behind dementia care, the different diagnoses, treatments and care methods available.
Length: 10 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Counselling and Mental Health - What can I study?
Awareness of Mental Health Problems - Level 2 (Online)
Develop your understanding of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Counselling Skills - Level 2
Are you caring and compassionate and want to help others? This short course will introduce you to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work.
Length: Daytime: 10 hours per week for 6 weeks, Evening: 6 hours per week for 13 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health - Level 2 (Online)
This Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Level 2 is an online course designed for people who work with children and young people or for those who have an interest in learning how to support them.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Domestic Abuse - Level 2
Gain an understanding of domestic abuse, its causes, its warning signs and how to prevent it.
Length: 10 hours per week for 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace – Level 2
Learn how you can contribute positively to the mental wellbeing of your colleagues and the workplace as a whole.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma
This Level 3 Counselling course is perfect if you want to study counselling or develop your skills in a career where counselling skills are used.
Length: 10 hours per week for 17 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Understanding Mental Health - Level 3
Understand the key principles of mental health legislation, services and public attitudes towards sufferers of mental ill health on this short course, while also showing how developments in the sector have influenced and continue to shape current practice.
Length: 10 hours per week for 15 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Supporting Learners and Specific Learning Difficulties - What can I study?
Understanding Autism - Level 2 (Online)
This course will give you a solid understanding of autism, and how to support individuals with autism.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2 (Online)
Learn how to empower and support young people and vulnerable adults. Apply now.
Length: 6 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Understanding Autism - Level 3
build comprehensive knowledge about autism and how to effectively support individuals on the autism spectrum
Length: 12 hrs a week for 15 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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