Health, Social Care and Counselling

Subject Overview

Here at Darlington College, we offer the helping hand you need to start your career within the health sector whether this is nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy or paramedics.

Our Health and Social Care courses guarantee you a wealth of knowledge as during your studies you’ll also be able to gain additional qualifications such as Dementia Awareness and Manual Handling which will enhance your skill set.

We offer a range of courses from level 1 up to level 3 for both employment and progression to university. All courses have work placement as an essential element of the courses giving you the opportunity to gain practical skills in real work environments. Placements provide opportunities to experience working in nursing homes, day centres for adults with learning difficulties and adult mental health which, could open the door to full-time employment at the end of your course.

We have a team of vocational experienced tutors who are highly skilled in their field of work and will be able to guide you to success.

Course Name Course Type / Duration Actions
Apprenticeship Adult Care Worker (Standard) Level 2 ApprenticeshipRead More about Apprenticeship Adult Care Worker (Standard) Level 2
Apprenticeship Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Standard) Level 3 ApprenticeshipRead More about Apprenticeship Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Standard) Level 3
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) AwarenessPart Time FundedRead More about Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Awareness
CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Level 2Part Time FundedRead More about CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Level 2
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (RQF) - September 2023 StartPart Time FundedRead More about CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (RQF) - September 2023 Start
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (RQF) - February 2024 StartPart Time FundedRead More about CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (RQF) - February 2024 Start
CPCAB Level 5 Diploma In Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT)Part Time FundedRead More about CPCAB Level 5 Diploma In Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory (CBT)
Dyslexia AwarenessPart Time FundedRead More about Dyslexia Awareness
First Aid at WorkPart Time Non FundedRead More about First Aid at Work
How to manage Anxiety and DepressionPart Time FundedRead More about How to manage Anxiety and Depression
Innovative Support for SENDPart Time FundedRead More about Innovative Support for SEND
Level 1 Award in Mental Health AwarenessPart Time FundedRead More about Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Level 1 Award in Mental Health AwarenessPart Time FundedRead More about Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care & Childrens and Young Peoples SettingsFull TimeRead More about Level 1 Diploma in Health, Social Care & Childrens and Young Peoples Settings
Level 2 Award in Effective Listening SkillsPart Time Non FundedRead More about Level 2 Award in Effective Listening Skills
Level 2 CACHE Extended Diploma in Health & Social CareFull TimeRead More about Level 2 CACHE Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Healthcare & SchoolsFull TimeRead More about Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Healthcare & Schools
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the WorkplacePart Time FundedRead More about Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
Level 3 CACHE Certificate Understanding Principles of Dementia CarePart Time FundedRead More about Level 3 CACHE Certificate Understanding Principles of Dementia Care
Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare EmployabilityFull TimeRead More about Level 3 Certificate in Healthcare Employability

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