T Level Health - Healthcare Professional CACHE Level 3
Start Date | 05/09/2022
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
So what are T Levels? They are high quality work focused alternatives to A levels. There is academic study, coupled with practical, industry related skills and 45 days of industry placement built into the course. T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other vocational & technical courses. Equivalent to 3 A Levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help you into skilled employment, university study or apprenticeships. If you prefer a practical approach to learning yet want a predominantly classroom-based course the T Level is for you.What will I study?
How will I be assessed?
What qualifications do I need?
What can I progress onto?
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Course Fees
16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists work with people who have a physical or learning disability or mental illness, actively engaging them in purposeful activities in order to maximise self-confidence, independent functioning and well-being.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Maintains patient records, manages caseloads.
- Counsels clients in ways to promote a healthy lifestyle, prevention of illness and/or preparation for coping with increasing stages of illness.
- Makes home visits to clients, families and carers to organise support and rehabilitation and assist them to deal and cope with disability.
- Trains students and supervises the work of occupational therapy assistants.
- Liaises with a wide variety of other professionals in planning and reviewing ongoing treatments.
- Devises, designs, initiates and monitors carefully selected and graded treatments and activities as part of the assessment and intervention process.
- Considers the physical, psychological and social needs of a patient that may result from illness, injury, congenital condition or lifestyle problems.
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Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists plan and apply massage, promote and encourage movement and exercise, use hydrotherapy, electro-therapy and other technological equipment in the treatment of a wide range of injuries, diseases and disabilities in order to assist rehabilitation by developing and restoring body systems.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
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What could you earn
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Medical Radiographers
Medical (diagnostic) radiographers operate x-ray machines, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, assist in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases and are involved in intervention procedures such as the removal of kidney stones. They operate under the supervision of senior staff. Therapeutic radiographers specialise in the planning and administration of radiotherapy treatment for patients with cancer.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Carries out post-treatment reviews and follow-ups.
- Explains treatment to patient and management of any side effects.
- Calculates radiation dosage and maps volume to be treated.
- Plans course of treatment with clinical oncologists and physicists.
- Maintains records of all radiographic/therapeutic work undertaken.
- Positions patient and operates x-ray, scanning or fluoroscopic equipment.
- Decides length and intensity of exposure or strength of dosage of isotope.
- Verifies identity of patient and ensures that necessary preparations have been made for the examination/treatment.
- Assesses patients and interprets clinical requirements to determine appropriate radiographic treatments.
- Uses a range of imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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Podiatrists
Podiatrists (formerly known as chiropodists) diagnose and treat ailments and abnormalities of the human foot and lower limb, deal with minor infections, injuries and deformities, and conditions resulting from other major health disorders such as diabetes.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Refers patients who require further medical or surgical attention.
- Delivers foot health education to groups such as the elderly, children, the homeless, those with medical problems such as arthritis.
- Advises patients on aspects of foot care to avoid recurrence of foot problems.
- Those with advanced training may carry out minor surgery on the feet.
- Prescribes, makes and fits pads and other orthotic appliances to correct and/or protect foot disorders.
- Treats conditions of the skin, nails and soft tissues of feet by minor surgery, massage and heat treatment, padding and strapping or drugs.
- Administers local anaesthetic where appropriate.
- Provides vascular and neurological assessment for the long-term management of chronic disorders and high risk patients.
- Examines patient.
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Health Professionals n.e.c.
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of other health-related professional occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 221: Health Professionals. They may work autonomously or in teams with other health workers.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Monitors patient.
- Supervises physiotherapy assistants.
- Offers advice and education on how to avoid injury and promote patient.
- Explains treatment to and instructs patient in posture and other exercises and adapts treatment as necessary.
- Plans and undertakes therapy to improve circulation, restore joint mobility, strengthen muscles and reduce pain.
- Writes up patients.
- Examines medical reports and assesses patient to determine the condition of muscles, nerves or joints in need of treatment.
- Provides prosthetic devices to patients and advises on rehabilitation.
- Carries out a range of oral/dental treatments.
- Diagnoses and treats patients with a variety of hearing-related problems.
- Conducts medical education relevant to specialism and provides team leadership and supervision.
- Operate heart-lung machines during surgical procedures.
- Provides high level support within surgical teams before, during and after surgery.
- Provides expert technical and technological support in the delivery of critical care.
Medical Practitioners
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 may specialise in particular areas of modern medicine or work in general practice and, where necessary, refer the patient to a specialist.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
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.
- Administers medical tests and inoculations against communicable diseases.
- Diagnoses condition and prescribes and/or administers appropriate treatment/surgery.
- Examines patient, arranges for any necessary x-rays or other tests and interprets results.
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