Hi All,
New to the site and posting threads, but I am looking for some advice. I am currently applying for HCA roles (have an interview next week for one, so so nervous!) with the thought of training and progression once I am in the role. I have been a support worker in a care home for the last year.
I am currently studying with the Open Uni and have been offered two degrees that are geared towards care, however I am struggling to choose which one I should go for. Are there any HCAs/Nurses on here who may be able to help? Both have similar modules but different overall premises. I know that either would be useful to have, but I have never done a HCA role and would like to hear from anyone working or have worked that role what they think about which degree to take. I would like to progress in HCA work, but until i start i am not sure what in. I am quite scientifically minded, so maybe diagnostics.
The courses are: (will star subjects that are in both)
Heath Science (more to do with the biology and psychology) includes (10 subjects):
Science and Health an evidence based approach *
Investigating psychology
Human Biology *
Cell Biology
The science of the mind *
Practical Science (biology and health)
Infectious disease and public health *
Science of the senses
Evaluating contemporary science
Researching Biology and Health science *
Heathcare and Health Science (more to do with social care) includes (8 subjects):
Introduction to health and social care
Science and Health an evidence based approach *
Health and Illness
Human Biology *
The Science of the Mind *
Infectious disease and public health *
Promoting public health, skills, perspectives and practice
Researching biology and health science *
Apologies for the overload in information, I am just really unsure if the science or the care route is best.
Ideally i want to start as a HCA and learn as much as possible and progress within the role, but need to choose the right course to match this as well.
Thank you all for reading this and any advice given, again sorry for the long post
Scar!