Why study health CPD here?

The College of health & social care is one of the largest providers of health and social care training in the North West.

5 good reasons to train with us

Our reputation and track record

• We have been training health and social care professionals for over 70 years
• We are one of the largest providers of health and social training in the North West of England
• Last year we trained over 1,400 qualified health and social care professionals
• We have exclusive training contracts with several NHS companies
• Our extensive partnerships in the private sector range from SME's to multinational enterprises including Reckitt Benckiser

Our expertise

• Friendly, approachable and knowledgeable staff
• We are home to over 280 expert practitioners and academics
• All our teaching is delivered by experts in practice including Honorary Professors
• We undertake research in local hospitals and trusts to improve patient care and service outcomes

Flexible, accessible and affordable training

• Excellent transport links with a train station on campus
• Flexible delivery including online courses (distance learning), weekend courses, 1 day or ½ day courses, week block courses
• Cost effective alternative to credit bearing training
• Funding is available for professionals under the Greater Manchester Service Level Agreement (SLA)
• Our courses are competitively priced
• Pay via instalments on courses over £500, please contact us for more information

Excellent facilities

• A state-of-the-art campus at MediaCityUK
• Onsite facilities include clinical skills and practice ward rooms, Human Performance Lab and Digital Imaging Suite
• We have clinics in Podiatry, Sports Injury and Complementary and Alternative Medicine open to the general public

Training that works for you

Our training solutions offer an affordable solution to CPD and are designed to help you:

• Ease you back into learning
• Save money! Choosing a non-credit bearing course could save you over 60% on credit bearing course fees
• Update your competencies in line with the National Skills Framework
• Enhance your employability
• Meet and network with other professionals
• Stay ahead in a fast-paced, developing environment and expand your career and progression opportunities
• Gain practical advice about real life situations
  

Your views

Many of our delegates return to us for further study; for both credit bearing and non-credit bearing courses. Whether you are just starting out in your career or in a senior role, our courses make a positive difference to your practice and patient care.

"It has enabled me to take students and learn from the experience of teaching others.  Also during the course there was great advice on dealing with any difficulties that could arise with students."
Mrs Lavinia Hardy, Occupational Therapist, Practice Based Learning Educators Course

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