Health and Social Care (Health Care Assistant Practitioner)
Solent UniversitySouthampton City Centre, United Kingdom
Course overview
Working as part of the wider health and social care team, healthcare assistant practitioners provide care for service users within the healthcare industry.
Key highlights
- Prepares students to work within the wider health and social care team
- Focuses on providing care for service users in the healthcare industry
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64-96 — 64-96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent Grade 4 or above in GCSE English language and mathematics (previously grade C).
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- Additional condition: dbs_check — All students will be required to undertake a criminal convictions check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Careers this course leads to
- Assistant Practitioner
- Healthcare Assistant
- Senior Healthcare Assistant
- Care Coordinator
- Support Worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,081 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Solent University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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