Gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to start a career in health and social care or progress onto further study in the sector.
Health, Care and Science
Learn from experienced tutors
Our tutors have professional experience and are specialists in a wide variety of health and social care based roles, including working with individuals with learning difficulties and special needs, allowing you to gain the skills and knowledge you need to progress into the care sector.
Full time courses
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Industry Links
Whether it is hearing from a range of professional guest speakers, completing industry placements, or even visiting top-class facilities, when you study with us you will be able to take advantage of our range of excellent industry links, including Caremark and Canterbury Christ Church University, and gain practical experience in the workplace.
Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officers are there to help you find placements and develop your employability skills within the sector. Students carry out work experience in a variety of health and social care settings including dentists, care homes, schools and charities such as Age Concern and Headway.
Unique Training Opportunities
Develop your skills and knowledge through unique training experiences.
Our Health and Social Care students take part in First Aid and Dementia Awareness training with Caremark to prepare them for a career in the industry.
My Experience as a 16-18 Learner
Ronnie, Level 3 Health and Social Care
“I enjoy the course very much. The thing I find the most enjoyable about it is the practical experiences we are given that we can put on our CV to help us to get jobs and show the knowledge we have gained.
During my course, I have completed work placements at St Mildred’s Primary Infant School and New Horizons where I have learnt how to interact with different types of people.
The tutors have supported me well as they are very helpful and considerate of my needs.
I’m now planning to go to university to study either paramedic science or adult nursing.”
My Experience as an Adult Learner
Fenella, GCSE Chemistry
“All my hard work has finally paid off as I’ve achieved my GCSE in Chemistry wth a grade 5.
“At the moment I’m working full time as a Dental Assistant, but I’m looking into starting University in September to become a Dental Hygienist.
“If anyone is thinking of doing an evening course whilst you are working full time, just do it! It is hard work, and it can be tiring but it pays off – just look at me now! I’ve made so many friends from different backgrounds and I’m so grateful for that. You are never too old to learn.”
Virtual dementia training gives students a unique insight into the condition
12 March 2024
Health and Social Care students at EKC Broadstairs College took part in a virtual dementia awareness training course at Caremark Thanet.
How you apply for a course at Broadstairs College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our subject areas, and see which of our courses is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply for your chosen course via our website.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to an interview here at EKC Broadstairs College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.
Career prospects
Example:
Social workers
Role description
We’re part of six community-based colleges
