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Consider a career in nursing and health and social care.
Code: T25OC2393
Location: online
Cost: Free
Starting: Wednesday 13 May 2026
Duration: 3 sessions over 3 week(s)
Time: 6.30pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
This course is designed to introduce learners to the rewarding world of health, social care and nursing. You will be introduced to essential information supporting you to develop a foundation of skills and knowledge. This course will help you to build your confidence so that you can go on to find work in this field.
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who is wanting to explore careers in care whether that be nursing or social care roles. You maybe wanting to change career but are unsure of what a career in care looks like, you may be volunteering or supporting a family member and want to develop your knowledge. If this sounds like you, come a long and join us for this 3 week introduction to health & social care and nursing.
How will I learn?
You don't have to have any prior knowledge to attend this course. All skills and abilities are welcome. This is a classroom-based course in a friendly and supportive environment where you will be helped through your next steps. The course introduces you to a variety of tools, techniques and exercises that you use. Our groups are small so you will have plenty of opportunity to hear and learn from the experiences of others.
What will I need?
You may wish to bring a pen and notebook so that you can take notes.
Are there any other costs?
This is a free course and there are no other costs.
Instead of this is a classroom-based course. This is a virtual classroom-based course in a friendly and supportive environment where you will be helped through your next steps.
You will need access to Microsoft Teams so that you can enter the virtual classroom. You will receive instructions about how to do this prior to the start of the course.
Time and duration
Start Date: 13 May 2026
Start Time: 6.30pm
Day: Wednesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 3