Lancashire Adult Learning
Lancashire Adult Learning

Health and Social Care

If you are considering a career in Health and Social Care, we have a range of learning opportunities available to you.  

The courses we have on offer are designed to introduce you into the Health and Social Care sector as a career with opportunities to progress either into employment or higher level study.

Our courses are designed to enable you to gain skills and knowledge from introductory level through to Level 2 and beyond, allowing you to progress towards your career goals.  

Many of our programmes are delivered at The Waterside Centre in Accrington or Lancashire Adult Learning at Northlight in Brierfield, with many online options available as well as evening classes.  

Whatever your starting point, we will support you in your development towards achieving your goals. 

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Accrington & Rossendale College
Accrington and Rossendale College
Accrington Library
Adlington Library
Age Concern Lancashire (LFClub)
Ashton Walled Gardens
​​Eavesdale Childrens Centre Skelmersdal
Bamber Bridge Library
Barrowford Library
Bolton-le-Sands Library Carnforth
Buttermere Community Centre Chorley
Chatburn Library
Chorley Library
Cleveleys Group Practice
Cleveleys Library
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Clitheroe Library
Coal Clough Library
Colne Citadel
Coppull Library
Cotton Court Business Centre
Eccleston Library
Euxton Parish Community Centre
Fleetwood Library
Fulwood Library
Garstang Library
Good Life Allotments and Hut Nelson
Guild Lodge, Lancashire Care, Preston
Haslingden Library
Heysham Library
Howick House (Galloways)
Ingol Library
Intact Centre - Preston
Kingsfold Library
Kirkham Library
Knott End Library
Lancashire Adult Learning
Linkbridge Community Support Centre
Longridge Library
Longton Library
Lytham Library
Nelson and Colne College
Offshoots Community Garden Burnley
Online Provision
Ormskirk Library
Oswaldtwistle Library
Parbold Library
Poulton Library
Preston Community Hub
Priory Lane Community Centre
Sahara in Preston Ltd
Shores Hey Farm Briercliffe
Sion Baptist Church - Burnley
St Aidens Church Christian Larder
St Ambrose Halls for All Leyland
St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley
St Mary's Community Centre Leyland
St Matthews with Holy Trinity CE Church
St Michael's CE High School, Chorley
Tarleton Library
The Bake House Clitheroe
The Foxton Centre Preston
The Hub at Padiham
The Waterside Centre
Thornton Library
Valley Street Community Centre
Vanguard Centre Burnley
Various venues across Lancashire
Wellness Hub @ Deepdale Preston
Whalley Library
Whalley Old Grammar School Community Cen
Whitefield Infant School & Nursery Unit
Whitworth Library
  • Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 3
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This 6 hour course is for parents, guardians, grandparents and anyone who has professional involvement working with or looking after children and babies. It will enable learners to have the basic knowledge and skills in how to act safely, promptly and effective in a variety of paediatric emergencies. Learners will complete practical assessments and a final multiple-choice theory paper to demonstrate competency, knowledge and skills in emergency paediatric first aid. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Lancashire Adult Learning
      TUE - 07/02/2023
      09:30 to 16:30
      1 day course
      This course is now full
      Cost: £30.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Award in First Aid at Work Level 3
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This 18 hour course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification, specifically designed for those who are appointed to act as a first aider in their workplace. It is also ideal for people who have a specific responsibility to provide first aid in voluntary and community activities. Learners will develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with a range of first aid situations. New topics include fractures, sprains, strains, spinal and chest injuries, head, spinal and eye injuries, p...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington and Rossendale College
      THU - 14/03/2023
      09:30 to 16:30
      3 week course
      12 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Award in Moving People Safely
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      TUE - 03/01/2023
      09:30 to 16:30
      2 week course
      6 Places Remaining
      Cost: £95.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Award in Substance Misuse Level 2
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This level 2 qualification has been designed to give learners an understanding of how to recognise and respond to substance misuse, solvents and volatile substance misuse, and options and interventions for those affected by substance misuse. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      THU - 03/11/2022
      13:00 to 16:00
      14 week course
      9 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Basic Awareness of Paediatric First Aid
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    This free course (for Lancashire residents) will provide learners with the knowledge and basic lifesaving skills needed to assess and respond to a child or infant that is unresponsive and not breathing. The skills will include how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a child and baby and how to access and use a defibrillator. Learners will also be able to recognise and treat choking. This course can be accessed either as a live online course or alternatively in a classroom face to f...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      WED - 04/01/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      1 day course
      12 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Eccleston Library
      THU - 02/02/2023
      16:00 to 19:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Lytham Library
      THU - 16/03/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      1 day course
      11 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Certificate in Health and Social Care Level 1
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The primary purpose of the programme is to recognise the development of knowledge and skills regarding exploring opportunities in health and social care. The course has been designed to enable you to explore this vocational area and gain skills and confidence in health and social care, which may progress towards further education, voluntary or paid employment....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      THU - 29/09/2022
      13:00 to 16:00
      11 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £95.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health Level 2
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The awarding body for this qualification is Cache and it will be accredited through Lancashire Adult Learning. This qualification is designed for a wide range of learners who wish to understand the approaches to care and support of those with mental health problems. This qualification aims to raise awareness of: · The role of the mental health worker · The process and approaches involved in the care and support of those who experience mental ill-health. The objective of this qualification ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      TUE - 27/09/2022
      09:30 to 12:30
      11 week course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    • The Waterside Centre
      THU - 19/01/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      14 week course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Emotional Resilience
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this short course is to provide learners with the understanding to identify their own personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to their emotional resilience. This course will help learners to examine things that can be done to improve and develop confidence and self- esteem in these areas and to form an action plan showing how these actions will be implemented...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      WED - 04/01/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      4 week course
      13 Places Remaining
      Cost: £25.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Get into Counselling
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    The aim of this qualification is to develop the learner’s awareness and knowledge of basic skills to get into counselling. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      THU - 17/11/2022
      10:00 to 11:30
      3 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £25.00
    • The Waterside Centre
      FRI - 20/01/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      3 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: £25.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Get into Mentoring in Health & Social Care Settings
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this course is to introduce the learners to the role of a mentor including the advantages and disadvantages of mentoring. They will then look at mentoring agreements and explore the difference between informal and formal agreements. Finally, they will investigate the support available to mentors.  Learners will look at the role that effective communication plays in successful mentoring and explore the setting in which mentoring may be put into practice.  These may be learners wh...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      THU - 09/02/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      4 week course
      11 Places Remaining
      Cost: £25.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Health & Social Care: Work Ready Skills
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this programme is to introduce learners to the Health & Social Care sector as an option for sustained employment. The course is designed to allow learners to understand what it takes to work in health and social care and the many employment options within the sector. As part of the programme, learners will complete short courses in a range of subjects to upskill and increase knowledge in sector-specific topics to improve opportunities for progressing into a number of employment pathw...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      MON - 14/11/2022
      09:30 to 15:00
      4 week course
      9 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    • The Waterside Centre
      MON - 06/03/2023
      09:30 to 15:00
      4 week course
      12 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Health and Social Care Certificate Level 1
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The purpose of this qualification is to introduce learners into health and social care. The course looks at types of organisations, roles and skills required as well as career opportunities across the sector. It will look at skills and knowledge to develop prior to moving into further employment or education....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      MON - 16/01/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      10 week course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: £95.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Autism Spectrum Condition Level 1
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The awarding body for this qualification is Cache and it will be accredited through Lancashire Adult Learning.  The aim of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition, person-centred approach and knowledge of the importance of relevant communication skills when working with individuals on the Autistic Spectrum.  These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington and Rossendale College
      FRI - 20/01/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      4 week course
      12 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Disability
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The awarding body for this Level 1 qualification is Cache and it will be accredited through Lancashire Adult Learning.  The aim of this course is to provide the learners with an introduction to Disability through looking more closely at three units/topics: Disability Awareness, Physical Disabilities and Learning Disabilities.  Having a better awareness of disability, the impact it can have on individuals and how to effectively support individuals is beneficial for anyone working or volun...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      TUE - 14/03/2023
      13:00 to 16:00
      6 week course
      15 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Awareness
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington & Rossendale College
      TUE - 07/03/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      4 week course
      15 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Mental Health Awareness
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The awarding body for this Level 1 qualification is Cache and it will be accredited through Lancashire Adult Learning.  This qualification is designed for learners looking to increase their knowledge and awareness of mental health. It will help the learner to develop their awareness of issues surrounding mental health and to know the rights of those with mental health issues. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or empl...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington and Rossendale College
      THU - 12/01/2023
      13:00 to 16:00
      5 week course
      11 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Nutrition and Health for Care Settings
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This qualification is designed for learners who want to increase their knowledge of nutrition and health. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care. ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      MON - 27/02/2023
      13:00 to 16:00
      6 week course
      20 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Protection and Safeguarding
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      MON - 30/01/2023
      13:00 to 16:00
      4 week course
      17 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    • The Waterside Centre
      WED - 01/03/2023
      09:30 to 12:30
      4 week course
      18 Places Remaining
      Cost: £45.00
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain awareness of the harmful effects of alcohol use, and engage learners in understanding issues that can impact on health and well-being. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      07/11/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme is designed for any learner that wants to increase their awareness of substance misuse. The course will develop their understanding as to why people use substances, the types of substances that are commonly misused and the factors that can influence the effects of substances. They will explore how media reporting affects people's perceptions of substance misuse and look into the risk factors and protective factors for substance abuse and ways to protect individuals from the risks...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      07/11/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme is designed for any learner that wants to raise their awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      07/11/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      05/12/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme provides learners with increased awareness of a range of common health conditions and their effects on individuals. Completing this qualification can support learners with moving into a healthcare role and gaining employment within the Health and Social Care sector. Learners will investigate a range of specific conditions in more depth and develop their understanding of how t support individuals with these conditions. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      12/09/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      07/11/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme is for learners who want to develop their understanding of Dementia and learn how best to support individuals affected by it. The course covers positive communication techniques and person-centred approaches that consider individual needs. Learners will explore how to provide professional and personal attention during the illness when individuals may be experiencing symptoms like confusion and forgetting things previously known just yesterday. These may be learners who wish to ac...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      12/09/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      03/10/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent & British Values (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme is for learners who want to develop the skills needed to recognise and prevent radicalisation and extremism. Learners will learn about the principles of safeguarding and about the importance of the prevent duty and British values in society. Understanding safeguarding and prevention at level 2 can benefit the wider safeguarding practices within the workplace. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Self Harm, Suicide Awareness & Prevention
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    The purpose of this qualification is to educate individuals in spotting signs of self-harm and suicide and helping to prevent further harm by encouraging individuals to seek help. The qualification is designed to apply to a range of circumstances, including upskilling individuals with a safeguarding responsibilities in a range of workplace and community settings. The qualification is also designed to educate individuals of all ages; increasing knowledge and encouraging conversation in all aspe...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      05/12/2022
      02:00 to 08:00
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      02:00 to 08:00
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      02:00 to 08:00
      12 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme is designed for any learner that wants to gain and understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      12/09/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      03/10/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      07/11/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      05/12/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children & Young Peoples Mental Health (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This qualification aims to develop learner’s knowledge and skills in the area of children and young people’s mental health. Learners will develop their understanding of the factors that can affect mental health and a range of conditions experienced by children and young people. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      07/11/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      05/12/2022
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      09/01/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This qualification aims to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses to enable them to support the development and wellbeing of infants and children they support/care for. Learners will explore how to provide a safe and healthy environment for babies and children and how to recognise when a child is unwell. This course is a great opportunity to upskill and development knowledge to support a role in childcare settings. Learners who wish to access this trainin...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Level 2 Certificate on Principles of Prevention & Control of Infection (EQUAL)
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered Online

    Online
    Online
    This programme prepares learners for tackling outbreaks of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings and develops their understanding of causes of infection, how it can be spread and controlled. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/02/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      Flexible Start Dates
      Available from:
      06/03/2023
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
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  • LSCFT Mental Health Healthcare Support Worker Pre-Employment Training Programme
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The aim of this programme is to support and prepare learners in gaining employment as a Healthcare Support Worker in a mental health setting for Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. The course is designed to allow learners to understand what it takes to work in a Mental Health setting whilst supporting them to gain relevant qualifications for the role of a Healthcare Support worker. As part of the programme, learners will complete short courses in a range of subjects to upskil...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Guild Lodge, Lancashire Care, Preston
      MON - 20/02/2023
      10:00 to 15:00
      6 week course
      20 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
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  • Mental Health Awareness Level 2
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This programme provides learners with an awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental ill health. These may be learners who wish to access this training with a view to progressing to further qualifications or employment within health and social care, to complement other qualifications within health or health and social care, or to develop in their current job role within health and social care....
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      THU - 29/09/2022
      09:30 to 12:30
      14 week course
      13 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
    • The Waterside Centre
      TUE - 17/01/2023
      13:00 to 16:00
      14 week course
      8 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
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  • Mental Health First Aid in the Workplace
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    Did you know that 1 in 4 people in the UK are likely to experience mental health problems each year? Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet whilst we know how to take care of our own physical health, many people do not know how to support friends, relatives or even colleagues who are experiencing poor mental health. This accredited course is for people who wish to raise their awareness of the signs and symptoms associated with mental health problems both related to the workp...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington and Rossendale College
      THU - 04/07/2023
      09:30 to 16:30
      2 week course
      6 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
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  • Pre Access Programme
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    The Study Skills for Progression course is aimed at anyone who is planning to start a Level 3 or Access course in September 2023. This course will develop a range of study skills to support the learning transition to Access and other Higher Education courses. Our friendly and experienced tutors will introduce key skills such as academic writing, referencing and practical ICT to prepare learners for their next steps.  Learners will be given the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the f...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington and Rossendale College
      FRI - 20/01/2023
      09:30 to 15:00
      10 week course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
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  • Understanding Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
    Health and Social Care
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    This qualification provides an ideal taster for those who may be new to the sector or new to the world of work. It is accessible to learners of all ages who may want to understand more about working in health and social care. It aims to introduce some basic concepts of caring and preparation for employment in the sector. The qualification covers the areas of communication, equality, diversity and inclusion, personal development, role of the social care worker, handling information, health and sa...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • The Waterside Centre
      TUE - 21/02/2023
      13:00 to 16:00
      14 week course
      11 Places Remaining
      Cost: £150.00
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