Gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to start a career in health or care.
All our courses are designed so you gain essential knowledge in a wide range of areas, including health and social care, communication, safeguarding, and patient care.
Everon UK is an organisation that delivers innovative, trusted digital living solutions that enhance life and help more people live independently.
This exciting new partnership promises to unlock new opportunities at the College and encourages you to learn more about assistive living technology.
This technology is now available for you to use in the classroom.
Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative is all about increasing people’s understanding of dementia and inspiring everyone to make a difference for people affected, in their communities.
This year, students have learnt about dementia, ran workshops about being a dementia friend and are working to ensure the whole college is dementia friendly.
Student, Charles, won the Health and Social Care pathway award for his work with this project.
We use technology throughout our courses so that you understand conditions first-hand.
As an example, we have an age simulation empathy suit so students can experience the discomfort that older people may feel in their daily life.
This equipment helps you to understand the struggles of the people you will be working with in the future.
Our lecturers have professional experience and are specialists in a wide variety of health and social care areas.
Helen Zinzan, Deputy Head of Professional Services Industries, trained as a paediatric nurse, worked in hospitals and community health services, spent ten years as a health visitor, and later worked in schools before moving into education.
Develop your skills with community projects and social action opportunities that run throughout the year.
In our dedicated ‘Community Weeks’, Health and Social Care students lead the way, whether it be collecting items for disadvantaged individuals or selling items to raise money for charity.
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 and gain practical experience in the workplace.
Our dedicated Industry Liaison Officers are there to help you find placements that are mandatory as part of the course.
Izzy Tucker began her work placement at Chuchill House with Caretech, not knowing she’d impress the manager so much she’d be offered a paid position before even completing her placement hours.
Hear from Izzy, Jack and Dawn from Caretech about her journey and the importance of getting first-hand experience in the workplace.
Whether you want to work in healthcare, community support, mental health, or social services, the transferable skills you’ll learn as a Health and Social Care student will help to shape your confidence, professionalism, and future career options.
Ruby studied Health and Social Care at EKC Ashford College and now works within the care sector at the Martello Learning and Skills Centre in Folkestone.
We sat down with her to talk about placements, her current role, and her advice for students starting out in care.
At EKC Ashford College, you can gain the skills and real-world experience needed to step confidently into the sector.
By taking part in placements and hands-on learning, discover which environments suits you best, and just how varied a career in care can be.
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
After you have applied, a decision will be made on your application.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
We offer a variety of part-time and short courses, specifically designed for adult learners.
Whether you’re looking to begin a new career, upskill or gain more confidence in healthcare topics. we’ve got a course for you.
“I think what interests me the most is helping people. My mum works in care and has spent a lot of time supporting residents in care homes, so I’ve grown up around that environment.
“I’ve seen the difference carers can make to people’s lives and that’s always interested me.
“I already help out at home with my mum and dad, so I can definitely see myself working in a caring role in the future. I’m still figuring out exactly what direction I want to go in.”
“When I started College, I wasn’t interested in learning as I’d not had great experiences before. This year I’ve really settled in and focused, so I’m really happy that all my hard work has paid off.
“I didn’t expect to win the Principal’s Award at the Student Awards but I’m really proud of my achievements overall.
“I’m excited about my next steps.”
“I really enjoy College. One of the things I like most is that I’m only in College three days a week, which gives me more time for myself as well. It feels like a good balance between studying and having free time.
“The course is really good, and I’ve had a lot of support from my lecturers. They help me with my work and make sure I understand what I’m learning. The English and Maths support has been helpful too.”
