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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 |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Credential | Certificate |
Start Your Career as a Healthcare Professional: Online Work Related Learning at FutureLearn Highlights
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- Earn a certificate from University of Leicester
Start Your Career as a Healthcare Professional: Online Work Related Learning at FutureLearn Course details
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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
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
Start Your Career as a Healthcare Professional: Online Work Related Learning at FutureLearn Curriculum
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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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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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