T-Level Health - South Bank UTC

T-Level Health

During the 2-year programme, students will develop the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of health occupations.

Summary

Level 3

Qualification

2-Year

Course

Includes 9 Weeks

Minimum working with an employer on an industry placement

What you can do with this T Level

This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in health and healthcare. Students can progress into roles such as:

AMBULANCE CARE ASSISTANT

EMERGENCY CARE ASSISTANT

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

CARE WORKER

PALLIATIVE CARE ASSISTANT

DENTAL NURSE

Speak to our careers adviser to find out more.
Students can also use this T Level to progress to a related higher-level apprenticeship or course of study at a higher level.

What you’ll learn on this course

All students will develop a general understanding of health and science:

working within the health and science sector
health, safety and environmental regulations
managing information and data
principles of good scientific and clinical practice
core science concepts including the structure of cells, tissues and large molecules, genetics, microbiology and immunology

They will also learn about topics specific to health, including:

understanding the healthcare sector
providing person-centred care
supporting health and wellbeing
further knowledge of both human anatomy and physiology and of diseases and disorders
infection prevention and control

In addition to the core content, each student must choose one of the following specialisms:

supporting the adult nursing team
supporting the midwifery team
supporting the mental health team
supporting the care of children and young people
supporting the therapy teams
(from September 2022) dental nursing

What you’ll need before you start

T Levels are one of your options after you’ve finished GCSEs.

Entry requirements for each course are set by the individual school or college.

Check with your local T Level school or college to find out the entry requirements for the Health T Level.

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