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Overview

Gain a unique insight into working in healthcare and the NHS as you learn what it takes to become a healthcare professional

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

4,450

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

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Credential

Certificate

Start Your Career as a Healthcare Professional: Online Work Related Learning
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from University of Leicester
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Course details

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for anyone wanting to start a career as a healthcare professional.

It is most suited for students in secondary school who are interested in healthcare.

What are the course deliverables?
Summarise some of the challenges currently facing the NHS.
 
Discuss some of the roles in medicine and healthcare.
 
Identify important skills and qualities for a career in healthcare.
 
Explore some of the routes into a career in medicine and healthcare.
 
Describe the importance of reflection
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More about this course
  • This four-week course has been specifically designed to help you discover the skills needed to work in various healthcare roles. It will help you learn more about the industry and make an informed decision about whether this career path is right for you.
  • On the course, you will be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of different healthcare professionals. Whether you are interested in becoming a doctor, nurse, midwife, or physiotherapist, you will explore the routes you can take to start your career in healthcare.
  • You will also hear from various professionals and discover the skills and attributes needed to help you thrive in a healthcare setting.
  • Many healthcare courses or healthcare-related jobs require students to complete some relevant work experience before you apply. This online course gives you a valuable insight into working in the NHS, one that is completely unique to face-to-face work experience.
  • You will learn alongside experts from the University of Leicester Medical School, to help build your confidence and knowledge for working as a healthcare professional.
  • Paid certification course
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Curriculum

The NHS

Introduction to the NHS

General practice

Summary

Meet the professionals

Accident and emergency

Operating theatre

Stroke recovery

Summary

Meet the professionals continued

Mental health

Labour ward

Summary

Routes into healthcare

Routes into healthcare careers

Reflective summary and resources

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Faculty details

Sarah Addison
I work at Leicester Medical School and organise numerous outreach events across the UK to help students find out more about what a career in healthcare entails.

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