Combining work-based and classroom-based learning in Social Care and Healthcare.This programme, delivered over one or two years incorporates classroom-based study with work–based learning, in order to prepare you for entry to the workplace or full–time Further or Higher Education. The course is funded by Skills Development Scotland. Over 400,000 people work in social services and healthcare in Scotland — caring for people when they need it most. Whether it’s helping an older person to get ready in the morning to providing nursing and medical care in a hospital setting, a career in the social services and healthcare sector is a...

Nicknamed ‘crystal’, ‘zoom’, ‘crank’, ‘tweak’, ‘ice’ or simply ‘poor man's cocaine’, methamphetamine is a synthetic drug that affects the central nervous system. The abuse of this drug today is a widespread menace around the globe and a challenge to health and social workers. This course describes the current epidemic of methamphetamine abuse and helps you become familiar with the available psychosocial and pharmacological treatments.Whether swallowed as a pill, injected intravenously, snorted or smoked, methamphetamines present a significant public health problem worldwide. Second only to cannabis, the magnitude of abuse is disturbing. The mass availability and the low cost have added...

Understand IBS diagnosis and management, the low FODMAP diet, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.Learn all you need to know about management of IBS & optimising patient outcomesThis course is designed for all health professionals and students. You should be a health professional practicing or student studying one of the following disciplines: Dietetics, Nutrition, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Psychology, Naturopathy. To be eligible to undertake this course, you must also have a GI Institute Membership, create a membership account here Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects approximately one in seven people around the world, and health professionals have an important...

Explore the science of addiction and the strategies to provide better care and minimise harm to the community and individuals.Explore addiction treatment with the experts at CQUniversityAddiction has a significant impact on our global society. However, responses and attitudes to addiction are changing and leading to more effective treatments, thanks to the advancement of science. On this six-week course, you’ll discover how an understanding of the complex science of addiction can improve a patient’s quality of care. You’ll identify the dominant models and theories of addiction and explore how they can impact intervention responses and treatment of a patient. Guided...

Bricklaying is one of several trades which supports the massive industry known as construction - the building of houses, commercial premises (like shops, hotels or offices) and industrial premises (like factories or warehouses). Other trades within construction include painting and decorating, and carpentry and joinery. Skilled tradespeople usually find themselves in high demand - from homeowners as well as industry - so if you invest in your abilities now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’d like to learn a trade, then this course is a great place to start. All our trades staff are highly skilled and...

This course is delivered in Corsehill Gardens in Ayr. Bricklaying is one of several trades which supports the massive industry known as construction - the building of houses, commercial premises (like shops, hotels or offices) and industrial premises (like factories or warehouses). Other trades within construction include painting and decorating, and carpentry and joinery. Skilled tradespeople usually find themselves in high demand - from homeowners as well as industry - so if you invest in your abilities now, you could have a great future ahead! If you’d like to learn a trade, then this course is a great place to...

This course is an ideal step for anyone who has already undertaken some study in Health and Social Care and is now looking to pursue a career in the sector, whether that be in Nursing, Midwifery, the Ambulance Service or other health care roles. It will provide you with the skills and experience required to progress on to further study at HNC level, or enter employment as a Support Worker.   Human BodyAn introduction to the structure and function of the human body, the links between them and how disease can change function. Prevention of InfectionThe unit develops knowledge and understanding of...

This course offers a broad general introduction to the Care Sector and will give you a flavour of various care settings including health, social care and childcare. It's an ideal starting point for anyone who returning to study after a break in education and would allow prospective SWAP Access to Nursing students to brush up on some Study/Core Skills.This course is a fast-track course which will prepare you to begin a career in Care. It is 2.5 days and could be worked around part time work.  Social Services in Scotland: An IntroductionAn introduction to how Social Services are organised, provided...

**Who this programme is for**
We have designed the programme to help students have a better understanding of the big global health challenges in the world, and to equip students to better respond to these challenges whether in jobs in development, industry, health and social care, the charity sector, journalism or in international relations.

The Certificate in Global Health Challenges is one of three certificates (the other two being Development and Environment) which together make up the MSc in Global Challenges.

This Certificate takes a different lens than many other health programmes, aiming...

**Study length**

This three year, part-time, interprofessional Masters programme in Primary Care Ophthalmology is taught entirely online.

It is offered by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd).

The programme leads to the degree of Master of Science (MSc). There are also exit points at:

- PG Certificate - after one year of study

- PG Diploma - after two years of study

**Who is this programme for?**

This programme provides...