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Level 2 Certificate in Health Professions Pre-access to Higher Education

Course Level

Level 2

Start Date

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Duration

16 weeks

Course content

  • Identify significant factors in the development of Social Policy.
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Recognise the impacts on an individual due to a poor diet.
  • Acquire skills in verbal and written academic assessments.
  • Describe the links between Psychology and Health.
  • Recognise the impacts on an individual due to a poor diet.
  • Acquire skills in verbal and written academic assessments.
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Describe the links between Psychology and Health.
  • Identify significant factors in the development of Social Policy.
  • Describe the links between Psychology and Health.
  • Identify significant factors in the development of Social Policy.
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Recognise the impacts on an individual due to a poor diet.
  • Acquire skills in verbal and written academic assessments.
  • Describe the links between Psychology and Health.
  • Identify significant factors in the development of Social Policy.
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Recognise the impacts on an individual due to a poor diet.
  • Acquire skills in verbal and written academic assessments.
  • Describe the links between Psychology and Health.
  • Identify significant factors in the development of Social Policy.
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Recognise the impacts on an individual due to a poor diet.
  • Acquire skills in verbal and written academic assessments.
  • Describe the links between Psychology and Health.
  • Identify significant factors in the development of Social Policy.
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Recognise the impacts on an individual due to a poor diet.
  • Acquire skills in verbal and written academic assessments.
  • Describe the links between Psychology and Health.
  • Identify significant factors in the development of Social Policy.
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Recognise the impacts on an individual due to a poor diet.
  • Acquire skills in verbal and written academic assessments.
  • Explore Key Psychological theories and Psychology Research
  • Understand the basic of Human Physiology
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Understand the principles of how infections can spread
  • Explore the Key theories of Sociology and Sociological Research
  • Explore Key Psychological theories and Psychology Research
  • Understand the basic of Human Physiology
  • Develop professional communication skills related to health care practice.
  • Understand the principles of how infections can spread
  • Explore the Key theories of Sociology and Sociological Research

About Course

Our Certificate in Health Professions is the perfect way to take your first step towards an exciting and rewarding future in healthcare! This introductory course will give you a solid foundation and prepare you to progress onto our Access to HE (Health Professions) programme.

You’ll get the chance to explore fascinating topics such as Psychology, Sociology, Human Physiology, and Infectious Diseases, while also building your academic writing skills and discovering the wide range of career pathways within the health sector.

Whether you dream of becoming a nurse, midwife, paramedic, physiotherapist, or working in another vital role, this course will help you gain confidence, knowledge, and a clear direction for your next steps.

Come and chat with a member of our friendly team to find out more about our Access courses and how we can help you achieve your goals!

Course content:

  • Investigating a career
  • Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Human Health and Disease

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What do I need to do this course?

Students will need to have access to a stable internet connection and a laptop with Microsoft office (this can be accessed free with an outlook account).

Requirements

  • <p>No formal Entry requirements however a basic competency in using Microsoft office software such as Word, Power Point and Teams is essential. </p>

What do I need to do this course?

Students will need to have access to a stable internet connection and a laptop with Microsoft office (this can be accessed free with an outlook account).

Teaching Methods

  • The course will be delivered over online using Teams on a Wednesday and Thursday between 09:30 and 15:00 with half an hour break for lunch.


    How is your progress checked?

    • Recaps at the beginning of lessons
    • Tasks during lessons
    • Group Discussions
    • Quizzes at end of lesson
    • Formative work

    Extra study or practice required at home.

    Learners will be expected to do some study at home such as research for assessments or reading/watching something in preparation for the next weeks class.


    What can I do after this course?

    If you would like to discuss further learning, employability and personal development opportunities, please let your tutor know or complete this section on your personal learning record and we will be in touch to make an information, advice and guidance appointment.

    New courses are advertised in centre and on our website regularly.

    www.cliplearning.com / Riverside Training (acisgroup.co.uk)


Course details

  • Tutor: Zoe-Clair Jackson
  • Time: Thu 09:30-15:00
    Wed 09:30-15:00
  • Provision: QCA-LCC
  • Term: Spring
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Location: Online Class