Preston College Further Education Prospectus 2027 - 28

HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

The Health and Social Care sector offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. The NHS alone employs more than 1.5 million people across over 350 different roles. There is also growing demand for social care professionals, supporting people in settings such as hospitals, private homes, residential care homes, day centres and supported housing. Whatever path you choose, you can make a real difference to people’s lives. At Preston College, students benefit from specialist learning facilities that provide a realistic insight into working in healthcare environments. These include a fully equipped hospital ward, hospital beds, a dental suite and a range of industry-standard equipment designed to simulate real-life healthcare settings.

COURSE

LEVEL

DURATION

Combined Studies – Science & Social Science

3

2 years

Health & Social Care Health & Social Care Health & Social Care* Health (Adult Nursing)

1

1 year 1 year

2 3

2 years 2 years

T Level

* This course will run subject to government reforms and availability of funding.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES • Adult Nursing • Allied Health Professional • Ambulance Care Assistant • Care Worker • Emergency Care Assistant • Healthcare Assistant • Midwifery • Paediatric Nursing • Palliative Care Assistant • Paramedic • Physiotherapist

COMBINED STUDIES The science and social science package includes qualifications in: • Applied science

APPRENTICESHIPS ARE AVAILABLE IN: • Dental Nursing • Pharmacy Technician

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• Criminology • Psychology

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