Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health (Full Time)

19020L0 | Leigh College
Start Date | 09/09/2024
Time/Day | 09:30 - 15:00 TUE/WED/TH

Is this course for me?

This course is for people who want to pursue a career in Health and Social Care. From this course, learners are able to apply for places in higher education including Nursing, Midwifery, Speech Therapy, Social Work, Podiatry, Radiography, Occupational Therapy, Operating Department Practitioner (OPD), Psychology and Paramedic.
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What will I study?

This course gives the learner a chance to explore various disciplines such as Health, Psychology, Biology, Sociology, Research and others all of which feature heavily in health and social care training and education programmes.

How long is the course?

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday each week for one year.

How will I be assessed?

Through various forms of course work which is continually assessed, including written assignments, presentations and debates.

What qualifications do I need?

You will need GCSE English Grade A* - C / 9-4. No equivalent for English is accepted. GCSE maths is desirable (if no GCSE maths an equivalent will be accepted). Acceptable equivalents for maths are Level 2 Basic Skills Numeracy, Functional Skills Level 2

What can I progress onto?

Almost all students go onto University to train in professional health and care careers. Some progress onto the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at the University Centre Wigan & Leigh College.

Other Information

This course has close links with local universities which gives the learner the opportunity to participate in enrichment programmes. This course requires a high level of commitment from you. Please note that the award of the Diploma does not provide guaranteed entry to UK Higher Education.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
£3190.00 Yes Yes

Exam Fee

£194.00
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Generalist Medical Practitioners

Generalist medical practitioners diagnose mental and physical injuries, disorders and diseases, prescribe and give treatment, recommend preventative action, and conduct medical education and research activities. They work in hospitals or in general practice and, where necessary, refer the patient to a specialist.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

7.1%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£14,392
Entry
£41,006
Median
£106,717
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Supervises the implementation of care and treatment plans by other healthcare providers.
  • Prepares and delivers lectures, undertakes research, and conducts and participates in clinical trials.
  • Refers patient to specialist where necessary and liaises with specialist.
  • Supervises patient’s progress and advises on diet, exercise and other preventative action.
  • Administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases.
  • Diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment.
  • Examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results.

Knowledge

Medicine and Dentistry Psychology Therapy and Counselling Biology Customer and Personal Service English Language Education and Training Chemistry Mathematics Sociology and Anthropology Administration and Management

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Listening Active Learning Critical Thinking Learning Strategies Monitoring Speaking Science Writing Mathematics
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Midwifery Nurses

Midwifery nurses deliver, or assist in the delivery of babies, provide antenatal and postnatal care and advise parents on baby care. They work with other healthcare professionals and advise on and teach midwifery practice.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.7%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£12,083
Entry
£34,762
Median
£54,926
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Delivers lectures and other forms of training in midwifery practice.
  • Plans and manages midwifery care services.
  • Supervises more junior staff and directs the work of the midwifery unit.
  • Advises on baby care, exercise, diet and family planning issues.
  • Monitors recovery of mother in postnatal period and supervises the nursing of premature and other babies requiring special attention.
  • Delivers babies in normal births and assists doctors with difficult deliveries.
  • Monitors condition and progress of patient and baby throughout pregnancy.

Knowledge

Psychology Medicine and Dentistry Customer and Personal Service Biology Therapy and Counselling Education and Training English Language Sociology and Anthropology Mathematics Public Safety and Security

Skills

Active Listening Science Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Monitoring Writing Active Learning Learning Strategies
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Medical and Dental Technicians

Medical and dental technicians operate, calibrate and maintain cardiographic and encephalographic testing equipment, assist in the conduct of post mortems, give simple dental treatments, fit artificial limbs and hearing aids, and undertake a wide range of related medical and dental tasks.

Requirements: Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE

Opportunities

5.88%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£16,468
Entry
£28,909
Median
£42,514
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Takes samples for clinical examination.
  • Performs related medical tasks including treating hair and scalp disorders and conducting tests on glaucoma patients.
  • Measures patients for, and fits them with, surgical appliances, hearing aids and artificial limbs.
  • Makes dentures, crowns, bridges, orthodontic and other dental appliances according to individual patient requirements.
  • Undertakes scaling and polishing of teeth, applies medicaments, carries out post-operative hygiene work and advises on preventative dentistry.
  • Operates equipment to diagnose and record or treat hearing, heart, brain, lung and kidney ailments.

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service Engineering and Technology Medicine and Dentistry English Language Therapy and Counselling Psychology Mechanical Biology Production and Processing Design Education and Training Computers and Electronics Administration and Management Sales and Marketing Clerical Personnel and Human Resources Mathematics Physics Economics and Accounting Public Safety and Security

Skills

Reading Comprehension Active Learning Critical Thinking Active Listening Learning Strategies Speaking Monitoring Writing Science
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Registered Community Nurses

Registered community nurses provide general nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of care, and assist medical doctors with their tasks in settings outside of acute hospitals, such as clinics, health centres or visits to patients’ homes.

Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree

Opportunities

5.55%
RISE in employment in 5 years

What could you earn

£11,597
Entry
£27,477
Median
£46,131
Potential

Typical Tasks

  • Plays an educational role for patients and families, helping to develop rehabilitation routines and advising on how to care for their condition in everyday life, disease prevention and nutrition.
  • Manages own case load.
  • Assists medical doctors in conducting examinations and other medical procedures.
  • Administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment.
  • Provides basic care and monitors patients' general health such as blood pressure or body temperature.
  • Plans, manages, provides and evaluates nursing care services within a community care setting.

Knowledge

Psychology Customer and Personal Service Therapy and Counselling Medicine and Dentistry Education and Training English Language Biology Sociology and Anthropology Mathematics Public Safety and Security

Skills

Active Listening Speaking Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Monitoring Writing Active Learning Learning Strategies
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