Access to Higher Education
Access to Higher Education - Health Professionals Diploma (Online) (September 2023 Start)
Start Date: 05/09/2023
End Date: 31/08/2024
Day(s): Various days
Site: Online Delivery
Course Overview
Fully online Access to HE Diploma
• Do you want a career in the health professions such as nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, physiotherapy or occupational therapy?
• Do you need a Level 3 Qualification to meet the entry requirements for university?
• Do you want to study online from the comfort of your own home?
• Are you unable to commit to full-time college-based study due to personal or employment reasons?
Your learning will be fully online and will be managed and supported using the innovative PEARL platform, with ongoing support from the experienced Yeovil College Access to HE curriculum team.
As the course is fully online you must have strong ICT skills to enable you to cope with the demands of the course.
You will also need to have your own laptop or desktop computer
Qualification Gained
Access to Higher Education Diploma - Health Professions (level 3)
After The Course
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:
Higher and degree level study in a range of health professions, including nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, paramedic science, occupational therapy.
What Will I Learn
The programme is unit based. The content features biological sciences, psychology, sociology and health studies, along with academic and progression skills. This includes the following:
Preparing for Success
Academic Writing Skills
Preparing a Written Assignment
Health and Wellbeing
Cell Biology
The History of the National Health Service
Human Reproduction, Growth and Development
The Roles and Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals
Introduction to Psychology
Human Nutrition and the Digestive System
Social Factors in Health and Social Care
The Human Endocrine and Nervous Systems
Understanding Dementia
The Human Muscular and Skeletal Systems
Classification and Use of Social Drugs and Medicines
Mental Health and Illness
Human Immunity
Understanding Poverty
Study Skills Portfolio Building
Human Disease and Prevention
Equality and Diversity within Healthcare
English And Maths
Level 2 English and Maths required.
Please note that progression onto some higher education programmes will require GCSE Maths and English passes. Please check with the individual university.
Our Lecturers
Our Access to Higher Education curriculum staff have an expert range of industry knowledge within the sector and can provide a key insight into the various avenues into health professions, including progression onto higher education programmes.
Teaching Learning and Assessment
The programme is unit based. Each unit will be assessed via a variety of assessment tasks.
Tutorials
Regular online tutorials with experienced Access to Higher Education curriculum staff.
How Will I Be Assessed
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete the programme units. There will be a variety of written assessments including reports and essays.
Entry Requirements
Learners should be aged nineteen or above to undertake this qualification. Level 2 Maths and English required.
Required Experience
Work experience in a health or social care setting is desirable.
How To Apply
On the Yeovil College website.