Pathways to Employment: Introduction to the Essentials of Health (mental, cognitive & physical)

Introduction - Non Regulated

What is Introduction?

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

This is a 3-day course that explores key areas of health and social care service provisions, such as mental health, learning disabilities and common health conditions. The course offers a brief insight into each of these key areas, and it is an opportunity for students to consider specific roles and careers linked to each. This could relate to working with children, adolescents or adults.

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Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

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Course content

The course explores the foundations of the following:

Learning disabilities and learning difficulties
Mental health
Common health conditions; respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems.

What can this course lead to?

After completion of the course, students could feel confident to apply for a role within health and social care sector, whether this be in a volunteering capacity or paid employment.

Alternatively, students could continue to develop their understanding and skillset by enrolling onto relevant courses to further support their career pathway.

Suggested courses:

Preparing for Learning in Health and Social Care
Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to HSC and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Level 1 Award in Mental Health
Level 1 Award in Substance Misuse
Level 1 Award in Alcohol Awareness
Level 1 Award in Stress Awareness
Level 1 Award in Mentoring

Course session dates

Tailored Learning Objective

Preparation for further learning

When does this start and end?

22 September 2025 - 24 September 2025

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

1 in 4 people in the UK are living with a mental ill health condition. Studies have shown that taking part in education helps people to increase their confidence, social participation and sense of achievement. Studying at Northern College provides a safe space to explore mental health and wellbeing, raising positive awareness. As well as being supported by tutors with a wealth of knowledge and experience around the subject you will also be able to connect to other like minded students.

Zoe Graham Tutor - Society, Health and Development

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Northern College did and still is changing my life; it changes people too. It opens your mind to your dreams, and makes them a reality.

I was made to feel that I did matter and that I was worthy. I was encouraged and supported when I thought I couldn't do it. Despite all the failures I had previously had at other places, I did it at Northern College because I was supported by people who believed in me.

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