Our health and social care courses are designed to develop your skills and knowledge in order to enter into the caring professions. We also offer distance learning options which are free if you’ve lived in England for the past three years. Full-time courses are available at levels 1, 2 and 3 – you can choose from a T level or you can choose an apprenticeship which allow you to work and earn a wage while gaining a professional qualification with us. It’s also possible to study for your Access course with us.
Health Social Science & Humanities
Who are Leicester College’s health and social care courses for?
We offer a range of full and part-time courses. All learners, on successful completion of a Health and Social Care course, will achieve a professional qualification that will enable them to progress into employment, higher education, or further training.
Our courses range from entry level through to level 5. The courses include modules of study in Developmental Psychology, Sociology, and Biology, developing Health Care Plans, Nutrition and Working in the Health care sector. Our level 5 course is a Foundation degree in Children, Families and Community Health. This exciting course combines both work placement and study to help develop learners’ personal and study skills.
Learners aged 16-19 will follow a study programme which will include GCSE or functional skills English and maths if you don’t already have your grade 4 (C).
Further information
Work experience will form part of your full-time course, and if you are working with vulnerable people you will need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. We will arrange this for you but you will need to pay a fee of approximately £50. Some courses will involve trips or ask you to purchase course books.
Najaha Nurani
Health and Social Care Diploma level 3
When I joined I had moved from a whole different path, from art to health and social care, but I fit in just fine from the help of staff and fellow classmates.
Leicester College has not only given me an exceptional knowledge of my course it has also given me growth as a person, which I am very thankful for.
Healthy Lifestyles and Wellbeing – C6496
Course Code: C6496
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
2.5 hours per week
- Duration 9 weeks
- Campus City Skills Centre
Learn how your physical health is linked to your mental well-being. On this course, you will learn exercises to do at home and discover dietary tips. Through group discussions and practical assignments, you might discover a new passion for food and wellbeing that will support you personally or inspire a new career.
NHS / LPT Sector Based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) Level 1 – C7781
Course Code: C7781
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
30 hours per week
- Duration 4 weeks
- Campus City Skills Centre
Are you hoping to start work in the NHS? This programme could kick start your career. You'll learn about a range of careers and get to meet with NHS professionals to discover a huge range of possibilities open to you. We'll also support you to apply for vacancies as you come towards the end of the course.
Prevention Control of Infection in Health and Care Settings Award level 2 – C4669
Course Code: C4669
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
7 hours per week
- Duration Various
- Campus City Skills Centre
Beneficial for anyone working in health and care settings, on successful completion of this course you will have a nationally recognised qualification to boost your career prospects. Learn about infection prevention and control, how to correctly use PPE, decontamination processes, waste management, and roles and responsibilities to prevent infection.
Principles of Care Planning TQUK Certificate Level 2 – C6703
Course Code: C6703
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 6 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
This is a great course for anyone working in or keen to enter a career in the health and social sector. This qualification presents you with an understanding of your role in supporting to plan, implement, monitor and review care plans and promote healthy wellbeing.
Principles of Dementia Care TQUK Certificate level 2 – C6715
Course Code: C6715
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 9 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
Do you know how to support someone with dementia? Enrol on to this Level 2 course and develop your skills in this area. Learn about the different types of dementia and how to support individuals as part of your role as a carer such as engaging in activities, administering medication and how to understand behaviour.
Principles of End of Life Care TQUK Certificate Level 2 – C6708
Course Code: C6708
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 6 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
This level 2 course aims to provide you with the relevant skills and knowledge to support someone with the end of life care such as care planning, helping with pain and discomfort and how to access the range of support services available for the individual and their loved ones.
Principles of the Prevention Control of Infection in Health Care Settings TQUK Certificate L2 – C6713
Course Code: C6713
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 6 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
This course is great for anyone that works within the healthcare sector to gain a better understanding of the importance of infection control and personal hygiene. Learn the main causes of infection, how they spread and preventable measures that should be undertaken to ensure a clean and controlled workplace.
Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities TQUK Certificate level 2 – C5179
Course Code: C5179
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration 9 weeks
- Campus DISTANCE
If you are looking to start a career working with, (or know) someone with a learning disability, this course is perfect for you. It is so important to understand the daily experiences of someone with a learning disability to appreciate the importance of your supporting role along with the principles of safeguarding and protection.
Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention – C7754
Course Code: C7754
Key Information
- Start Date Various
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Study Hours
Part Time
- Duration Various
- Campus DISTANCE
Ever wanted to understand more about mental health issues? This course is to educate individuals in spotting the signs of self harm and suicide and helping prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. At the end of your course, you could progress onto a distance learning course.