Department of Health & Social Care
Preparing practitioners in community care, rehabilitation support and health promotion.
01 / Teaching and spaces
Teaching focus
Teaching emphasises communication, empathy and safe care. Students practise in a simulated care setting before observing and training in community organisations.
Learning spaces
A simulated care ward, a rehabilitation training room and a community health promotion resource room.
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Certificate in Elderly Care Practice
A part-time certificate in safe, respectful personal care for older people, taught on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Duration6 months part-time CampusAberdeen South Campus Programme codeCT142
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Diploma in Community Care & Social Services
Learn to support families, older people and community groups, with fieldwork at community centres. First intake: September 2027.
Duration1 year full-time CampusAberdeen South Campus Programme codeDP240
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Higher Diploma in Health Care & Rehabilitation Support
Support patients and older people in hospitals, clinics and care homes, with practice in a simulated ward.
Duration2 years full-time CampusAberdeen South Campus Programme codeHD540
03 / Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Are programmes open for application now?
Details of the next programmes are being prepared. Send us an enquiry and we will let you know when they are announced.
04 / Contact details
Department of Health & Social Care
To ask about programmes, study arrangements or a department visit, send us an enquiry.
- Email address
- health@ysd-demo.example
- Phone
- +852 3000 0104
- Address
- Level 2, Aberdeen South Campus
