Study Area
Health and Social Care
Health and social care training for careers in healthcare, social work, and community support services.
Overview
Health and social care training for careers in healthcare, social work, and community support services. Training runs for 12 weeks at our Glasgow campus, in small groups, with most of each week spent on practical work rather than in a lecture room. Participants who complete the programme receive a John Wheatley College certificate of completion.
Typical practical activities
What a week in the workshop actually looks like.
- Practising person-centred care in simulated settings
- Moving and handling with training equipment
- Recording observations and care notes
- Communication and safeguarding scenarios
Skills gained
What you should be able to do by the end of the programme.
- Person-centred care principles
- Safe moving and handling technique
- Clear record keeping and confidentiality
- Safeguarding awareness
Career pathways
The kinds of roles these skills relate to. The College does not offer or guarantee employment.
- Roles in care support and community services
- Health services assistant work
- Further vocational study in health and social care
Programmes in this area
Each runs for 12 weeks. Choose one when you apply.
Health & Social Care
12 modules · 12 weeks
Adult Care
12 modules · 12 weeks
Healthcare Support
12 modules · 12 weeks
Mental Health Support
12 modules · 12 weeks
Practical Nursing
12 modules · 12 weeks
Dental Nursing
12 modules · 12 weeks
Emergency Care Assistance
12 modules · 12 weeks
Optical Care Services
12 modules · 12 weeks
Laboratory Skills
12 modules · 12 weeks
Maternity Support
12 modules · 12 weeks
Pharmacy Services
12 modules · 12 weeks
Dental Hygiene
12 modules · 12 weeks
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
12 modules · 12 weeks
Emergency Medical Services
12 modules · 12 weeks
Health Information Technology
12 modules · 12 weeks
Medical Laboratory Technology
12 modules · 12 weeks
Occupational Therapy
12 modules · 12 weeks
Radiology and Medical Imaging
12 modules · 12 weeks
Veterinary Technology
12 modules · 12 weeks
Phlebotomy Technician
12 modules · 12 weeks