Gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications you need to start a career in health, care or science.
All our courses are designed so you gain essential knowledge in a wide range of areas, including health and social care, communication, safeguarding, patient care and biology.
Develop your skills with our industry-standard equipment and facilities.
Our students have access to state-of-the-art medical simulation suites to help you gain hands-on experience and prepare you for work in the health and care industry.
We have fully-equipped science laboratories with technology and equipment that will allow you to conduct research and experiments.
We are proud to have invested in facilities to showcase new assistive technologies, and how they enhance life and help more people live independently.
Our Assistive Technology suites encourage you to gain hands-on experience and prepare you for work in the health and social care industry.
We use technology throughout our courses so that you understand conditions first-hand.
As an example, we have Simulation dolls, which can be programmed with a wide variety of ailments and illnesses and respond to the care students give them.
This equipment helps you to understand the struggles of the people you will be working with in the future.
Our lecturers have industry experience and are specialists in a wide variety of health, care and science areas.
These include biomedical science, biological science, analytical chemistry, forensics and pharmaceuticals.
This allows you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to progress into the health and social care industry.
Our students get to take their learning not just outside the classroom, but all over the world.
Recently, some of our Level 2 Health and Social Care students took part in a thrilling two-week trip to Tenerife to learn more about the Spanish culture, complete international work placements and grow their independence skills.
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.
Hear from a range of professional guest speakers, complete industry placements, and even visit healthcare facilities on your course.
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 also able to help you find placements and develop your employability skills within the sector.
We are driving an exciting initiative that will help to shape the future of Health and Care services in East Kent, embracing assistive and digital technologies with a focus on enhancing the care experience for those with dementia.
Our blended learning courses combine online study with sessions in our on-site facilities.
Develop your knowledge with guided classes and immerse yourself in assisted technology in our dedicated Assistive Technology Suites.
Contact us to learn more.
Take your learning to the next level with our T Level in Health, where you’ll learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of health occupations.
Grace and Georgina went on work placement with the NHS as part of their T Level in Health.
Hear from them and the staff they worked with as they share their experience and what they’ve learnt.
We know that a career in care is not defined by one setting, one role, or one type of responsibility. The most effective way for students to understand this is by experiencing the work first-hand.
Students, Charlie and Anna-Marie, share their work placement experiences with CareTech.
In today’s rapidly evolving Health and Social Care sector, staying ahead of changes in the industry is crucial.
Assistive Technology has become a game-changer, transforming how care is delivered and enhancing outcomes for patients and clients alike.
We recently hosted an immersive major incident and crime scene scenario.
T Level Health students played the role of paramedics, assessing casualties, treating injuries and bandaging wounds at the scene before transporting victims to the Health Simulation Ward for triage and further treatment.
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.
Come along to EKC Canterbury College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
Access to Higher Education (HE) courses are nationally-recognised pathways designed to support adults (aged 19+) who have limited qualifications or are changing career, and do not meet the relevant entry criteria to apply for university.
Our Health, Care and Science focused Access to HE courses offer you a pathway to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for your future goals.
Gain a range of scientific knowledge in different areas in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Explore the knowledge needed to progress onto a range of degrees including nursing, midwifery and healthcare.
Designed to give you the skills, and confidence you need to progress onto a range of degrees including history, law and psychology.
“I’ve wanted to follow a career in healthcare since I was about 12. I want to help people when they most need it. When I finish my course, I’m hoping to go on to university to study Paramedical Science.”
“While I’m on placement, I’ve been out and about with occupational therapists, visiting people in their homes and seeing the real side of care. It’s such a good way to learn and it helps bring everything from College to life.”
“I really enjoy my course, especially going on placements in different care homes and helping out with residents.
“My favourite part is just being with the residents, getting to know them, hearing about where they used to live, and going on trips with them.
“I’ve learned a lot about communication with elderly people, dementia awareness, and different mobilities.”
“Since coming to College I feel a lot more confident.
“I’ve gained a lot of communication skills, I know how to talk to people and when to raise concerns, and I’ve learned a lot about teamwork.
“I’m excited to experience and look at all the different job roles in the NHS in my second year. Even though I want to do paediatric nursing, it will give me the chance to look at other areas as well.”
