Start Your Career as a Healthcare Professional: Online Work Related Learning
University of Leicester
  • Start Date: 26 Jul, 2021
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Gain a unique insight into working in healthcare and the NHS as you learn what it takes to become a healthcare professional.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Discover NHS jobs and what it’s like to work in healthcare


The National Health Service (NHS) is constantly changing and evolving, and existing pressures within the NHS are making it much harder for students to complete work experience in a healthcare setting.


That’s why the University of Leicester, in partnership with Medicine Calling, has put together this online course to help you find out more about some of the careers in healthcare.


This four-week course has been specifically designed to help you discover the skills needed to work in various healthcare roles. It will help you learn more about the industry and make an informed decision about whether this career path is right for you.


Explore the different careers in healthcare


On the course, you’ll be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of different healthcare professionals. Whether you’re interested in becoming a doctor, nurse, midwife, or physiotherapist, you’ll explore the routes you can take to start your career in healthcare.


You’ll also hear from various professionals and discover the skills and attributes needed to help you thrive in a healthcare setting.


Gain valuable experience from the University of Leicester Medical School


Many healthcare courses or healthcare-related jobs require students to complete some relevant work experience before you apply. This online course gives you a valuable insight into working in the NHS, one that is completely unique to face-to-face work experience.


You’ll learn alongside experts from the University of Leicester Medical School, to help build your confidence and knowledge for working as a healthcare professional.


This course is designed for anyone wanting to start a career as a healthcare professional.


It is most suited for students in secondary school who are interested in healthcare.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

University of Leicester

The University of Leicester is a leading research led university with a strong tradition of excellence in teaching.

It was named University of the Year of 2008 by the Times Higher Education when the judges described Leicester as “elite without being elitist.” Leicester is consistently ranked amongst the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom. The University is most famous for the invention of Genetic Fingerprinting and for the discovery of the remains of King Richard III.

 

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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