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The Access to HE Diploma (Health Professions) offered at Sandwell College currently runs over two evenings. The one year intense course is Level 3 and designed to prepare learners for Higher Education, offering a variety of subjects in study skills, human biology, psychology and health studies. The course is challenging and vigorous, so if you are motivated, committed and determined, you have the potential to achieve and meet your career goal in healthcare and allied professions.
o Study Skills:
Progressing to Higher Education
Professional Behaviours
Academic Study Techniques
Numeracy in a Health Context
o Human Biology
The Muscular and Skeletal System
Respiration and Circulation
The Nervous System
Homeostasis and the Endocrine System
Human Cell Biology
The Urinary System
Nutrition and Digestion
o Psychology
Behaviourism
Cognitive Developmental Psychology
Early Social Development
Understanding Stress
o Health Studies
Equality and Diversity
Understanding Dementia
Understanding Eating Disorders
Fee assessment required. Cost of UCAS application is £28.50.
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a UK-based Awarding Organisation (AO) and Access Validating Agency (AVA) that offers various qualifications and assessments. They have a long history, with over 40 years of experience in developing and awarding qualifications. Their mission is to empower learners through inclusive and high-quality education and training.
Course work – graded units are assessed as Pass, Merit or Distinction. A variety of assessment methods will be used throughout the course including essays, reports, presentations, group discussions, timed assessments, posters, leaflets, laboratory experiments and practical activities. You will be provided with guidance and support sessions for each assessment.
Undergraduate degree in a variety of subjects including: Adult or Children’s Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Forensic and Applied Biology, Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Criminology, Physiotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, Social Work, Speech and Language Therapy, Primary Education and other allied healthcare professions. The course can also lead onto apprenticeship degrees.
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Located in West Bromwich, Sandwell College boasts best in class facilities and exceptional teaching standards.
Alongside delivering outstanding pass rates, the College is proud to offer unrivalled mental health services and welfare support, ensuring that every student has access to the advice and guidance they need.
Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.