Health & Social Care
Ready to make a difference in your community and to the lives of others? Whether you want to be a youth or social worker, family support worker or community project manager, our practical, work-focused programmes will set you on the road to a successful career.
You’ll gain a range of perspectives on health and social care and learn about various topics including anatomy, physiology, and psychological perspectives. You’ll also grasp an understanding of how to support and care for people with a broad range of physical and emotional needs.
Health & Social Care learner“As well as learning the theory you get to do practical work, which is really good if you want to go into a health or social care job.
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Real World Learning
Our fantastic links with many local health and care providers means there are plenty of opportunities for quality work placements to enhance your learning and give you real-life experience in a health and social care setting.
Facilities:
- We have a large range of resources including; interactive dolls, first aid dummies, medical manikins and a selection of creative resources.
- We have created a mock environment with the focus on providing care and looking at how medicine is administered.
Career Prospects:
- Social Worker
- Nurse
- Care Worker & Home Carer
- Nursing Assistant
- Midwife
- Paramedic
- Operating Department Practitioner
- Care Home Manager
- Hospital Ward Manager
- Occupational Therapist
Health & Social Care Programmes
Please select the type of qualification you are looking for:
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Entry Level 3 Diploma in Vocational Studies – Bridge to FE
Campus: City Study Option: Full time -
Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Campus: City Study Option: Full time -
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Campus: City Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 Extended Diploma in Child Health & Social Care
Campus: City Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 CACHE Certificate in Understanding Autism
Campus: City Study Option: Part time
Take the first step towards your chosen career, whether you want to work in a hospital or care setting, or support the community.
Learner Case Studies
Mathumitha Vinayagamoorthy
Mathumitha Vinayagamoorthy completed both Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care qualifications at Coventry College. After achieving an outstanding DDD in her Level 3 studies, Mathumitha progressed to Aston University, where she earned a BSc in Psychology. She now holds the position of Business Development Executive at Medgen Healthcare.
Thomas Ementon
Thomas Ementon completed his GCSEs at Grace Academy, in Coventry which helped him secure a place on a Level 3 Health and Social Care course at Coventry College. This September Thomas will take up his place at Coventry University on their Adult Nursing Degree.
Staff Profiles
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