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Overview
You’ll learn practical techniques like recording ECGs, monitoring vital signs, processing lab samples, and providing personal care.
The course also includes first aid training, covering cardiac arrest, venepuncture, and wound care, along with essential knowledge in food hygiene, infection prevention, and safeguarding, preparing you for a rewarding career in health care.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this NHS Academy course at Newcastle College, you could also use this qualification in the future to apply for work in the Care Sector, or progress onto higher level education.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Principles of the causes and spread of infection in health care settings
- Principles of the importance of personal hygiene and health in the prevention and control of infection in health care settings
- Principles of decontamination, cleaning and waste management in health care settings
- Principles of infection prevention and control in a health care settings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 560 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A GCSE or Functional Skills English qualification, or ESOL qualification
- A GCSE or Functional Skills maths qualification
- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or previous experience within a care environment
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents724 GBP / full≈ 724 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents724 GBP / full≈ 724 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Fees vary based on cost categories/students' circumstances.
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
560 - 991 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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