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 Feb 24 Feb 25 Tues 9.30am - 3.30pm Dispensing Accuracy Checking - BTEC Level 4 Diploma Apr 24 Apr 25 Tues 9.30am - 3.30pm Health and Social Care - Level 1 Certificate Jan 24 Mar 24 Wed & Fri 9.30am - 4.20pm Health and Social Care - Level 1 Certificate Apr 24 Jun 24 Wed & Fri 9.30am - 4.20pm Mental Health First Aid - Level 2 Certificate Feb 24 Apr 24 Tues 1.10pm - 4.20pm Mental Health First Aid - Level 2 Certificate May 24 Jun 24 Tues 1.10pm - 4.20pm Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities - Level 2 Award May 24 Jun 24 Fri 9.15am - 12.25pm Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities - Level 2 Award Jan 24 Mar 24 Mon 9.15am - 12.25pm Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences - Level 2 Certificate Apr 24 Jun 24 Thurs 6.00pm - 9.00pm Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - Level 2 Certificate Jan 24 Mar 24 Fri 9.15am - 12.25pm Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health - Level 2 Certificate Apr 24 Jun 24 Thurs 9.30am - 12.25pm Understanding Working With People With Mental Health Needs - Level 2 Certificate Jan 24 Mar 24 Thurs 9.30am - 12.25pm 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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