Ayr Campus, Kilmarnock Campus, Kilwinning Campus
This course gives you a basic introduction to working in care. You’ll learn why people need care services and how you can support their health and wellbeing.
What you may learn:
How the health and social care system works in Scotland, and what jobs in care involve; Basic health knowledge, including how the body works and how to check things like pulse and blood pressure; What is meant by good mental health and how to support this; Methods that prevent accidents and how to respond to emergencies; How to provide high quality care and support to individuals; Key life and work skills, like communication, teamwork, problem solving, and using technology; How to build your confidence, independence, and people skills through personal projects.
No formal entry requirements. Entry is subject to an interview.
Health and Social Care (Level 5)
August
Other
Full time
18 weeks
Health and Social Care
4
