37 www.preston.ac.uk HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE The Health and Social Care sector is the second largest employing sector in the Lancashire region with 8,860 additional people required in the sector by 2028. The caring profession in particular is currently experiencing a skills shortage of 13% and the NHS alone has over 566 job vacancies in the region. With endless opportunities and a variety of roles available, those looking to begin a career in the sector will find courses, such as Health and Social Care Level 1 Certificate, an ideal introduction, with progression opportunities on to Level 2 and Level 3. Those looking for CPD opportunities may wish to consider bespoke, COURSE START END DAY(S) TIME(S) Dispensing Accuracy Checking – BTEC Level 4 Diploma Oct 23 Oct 24 Tues TBC Dispensing Accuracy Checking – BTEC Level 4 Diploma Nov 23 Nov 24 Tues TBC Health and Social Care - Level 1 Certificate Sep 23 Dec 23 Wed & Fri 9.15am - 12.20pm (both days) Health and Social Care - Level 2 Extended Diploma Sep 23 Jun 24 TBC TBC Health & Social Care - Level 3 Certificate Sep 23 Jun 24 TBC TBC Mental Health First Aid - Level 2 Certificate Nov 23 Dec 23 Thurs 9.30am - 11.30am Suicide Awareness - Level 2 Award Apr 23 Jul 24 Wed 5.30pm - 7.30pm Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities - Level 2 Award May 23 Jul 24 Wed 5.30pm - 7.30pm Understanding Behaviour that Challenges - Level 2 Certificate Nov 23 Jan 24 Thurs 9.30am - 12.30pm Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health - Level 2 Certificate Apr 23 Jun 24 Tues 5.30pm - 7.30pm Understanding Working With People With Mental Health Needs - Level 2 Certificate Jan 24 Mar 24 Thurs 5.30pm - 7.30pm additional learning by way of a series of short, professional programmes designed exclusively for those in the Health, Social Care and Education sectors. We are also proud to offer a range of mental health and suicide awareness courses. Regardless of your chosen programme, you can expect to be taught through a mixture of classroom based learning, practical workshops, specialist speakers and practical tasks, coupled with industry insight from highly experienced tutors.
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