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During your studies you will gain a broad understanding
of numerous health and social care issues, such as
promoting health and well-being, physical aspects of
health and factors affecting human growth and
development.
Caring involves working with a range of people in a variety
of different situations, such as working with children or
people with special needs, caring for the elderly or looking
after patients in hospital. Practical experience is an integral
aspect of your learning, where you will be given the
opportunity to work in a variety of care settings.
The College can also tailor its Health and Social Care
courses with specialist units to help you choose the right
pathway for you.
What can I study?
Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care/
Health Care Support
Apprenticeship in Clinical Health Care Support
Health & Social Care
Having started my
studies at another
college I realised that this
was not for me. I came
to an open event at
Derwentside College
and never looked back.
It offers an excellent
range of vocational
courses and the
environment is very warm,
friendly and welcoming.
The staff are great and so
are my classmates.
I can’t wait to start my
work placements. My
ambition is to go to
university to become
a paediatric nurse.
“
Chloe Jones
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What could I earn?
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT £12,500 - £25,000
As a Health Care Assistant you will help people who have
difficulties with their daily activities. You could work with children,
people with physical or learning disabilities, older people or
families.
ADULT NURSE £22,000 - £48,000
As an Adult Nurse you will check patients’ progress and decide
with doctors what care should be given. Nurses also advise and
support patients and their relatives.
For further information on these courses please see
www.derwentside.ac.uk/courses/health-social-careExtended Diploma in
Health and Social Care
Level 2