Health and Social Care courses

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You have up to twelve months to complete one of our online health and social care courses. With that said, we’ve found that our students gain their chosen qualification in a much shorter time thanks to our award-winning learning materials and one-to-one tutor support. This means that you could put your learning into practice and secure a new job in health and social care very quickly.

Online health and social care courses allow adults to retrain around their jobs and other commitments while being fully supported by the help of a personal, distance learning tutor. Choosing to study health and social care online gives you flexibility and freedom that you may struggle to receive from a traditional educational provider.

You’re given a deadline to complete the course, but the rest is up to you. You can study whenever you like, whether it’s on a bus or in the middle of the night. The power is in your hands.

Health and social care is an umbrella term for courses that focus on helping others. Just some of the subjects that fall under this remit include retirement planning, diabetes care in children and young people, and mindfulness.

This means that once you’re qualified in general health and social care, your career can evolve as your interests do. You can practice a specific specialism and then pivot to another when and if you feel that you want to do something different but don’t want to retrain entirely. You really can carve your own health and social care career path.

When you enrol with us, you’ll be embarking on a rewarding, enriching journey at a pace that suits you. Our distance learning courses are designed to be tackled anywhere and anytime. Plus, with our award-winning course materials and unlimited tutor support, we’ll be there with you every step of the way.

While all roles differ, those working in health and social care provide an invaluable service to people within the community. They often offer support – either emotional, physical, or social – that allows people in need to continue to live a normal and fulfilling life. Some roles also help protect vulnerable members of society from abuse.

Health and social care is a varied, interesting and incredibly rewarding career path that can involve working with the very young through to the very old, while helping those in need navigate a diverse range of situations.

Yes, you do not necessarily need a degree to work in social care. There are other alternatives, including apprenticeships and diplomas.

Usually, need two or three A levels, along with five GCSEs (grades 4-9/A-C), including English and Maths. Or you could have alternatives, including BTEC, HND or HNC. Relevant NVQ.

Whether you are interested in nursing, psychology, social work or things of that nature, health and social care covers many topics, including Mental Health Awareness. 

To become a social worker you should undertake a course in the field of health and social care at Level 3.

A social care degree can help your employability prospects when looking for a job. Alternatively, a diploma or level 3 qualification can help you work in this field.

Social worker skills include: 

• Communication 

• Organisation 

• Critical thinking 

• Active listening 

• Self-care 

• Cultural competence 

The study of social care focuses on medical management systems, human anatomy, psychology and others. 

Yes. You can study health and social care online. Why not start with us?

Level 2 health and social care courses typically take 8 months to one year to complete. 

A Bachelor’s degree in social care usually takes up to 3 years.    

A  Level  2 or Level 3 Diploma can be completed within one year. 

A social care worker coordinates and manages services for clients, while a support worker provides direct personal care and assistance.

Healthcare focuses on medical treatment and illness prevention, while social care supports daily living, personal care, and social well-being.