A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Healthcare Assistant Courses in Nottingham.
You will develop a general understanding of health and science, including:
Working within the health and science sector Health, safety and environmental regulations Managing information and data Principles of good scientific and clinical practice Core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology
You will also develop the knowledge and skills specific to health, such as:
Understanding the healthcare sector Providing person-centred care Supporting health and wellbeing Further knowledge of both human anatomy and physiology and of diseases and disorders Infection prevention and control
In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content:
Supporting the adult nursing team Supporting the midwifery team Supporting the mental health team Supporting the care of children and young people Supporting the therapy teams Dental nursing (from September 2022)
