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May 12, 2026
4pm to 7pm

EKC Broadstairs College

Level 2 Award Assisted Technology in Health and Social Care Environments

EKC Broadstairs College

Ramsgate Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 1NP

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 1
Health, Public Services and Care

Available start dates

Available start dates

Thursday, 02 October 2025
Broadstairs College
1 Year(s)
Part time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Recent advancements in the Health and Care sectors mean that more people than ever before can benefit from technology when it comes to their quality of life.

Assistive Technologies, such as Hearing Aids, Wheelchairs, and Prostheses, have revolutionised the way in which patients, people with disabilities, and the elderly live.

On this course, you will dive into all there is to know about these technologies and gain a full understanding of how it has impacted the Health and Care industry.

Completion of the course will bring you a new outlook on tech, health, and care and enable you to make informed decisions when it comes to applications of this in the workplace.

Course Details

You will learn all about the world of Assistive Technology in Health and Care through six key modules.

These modules will look at Assistive Technology from a range of angles, which are:

  • Terminology
  • Long-Term conditions
  • Why it is used in Health and Care
  • Advantages, Disadvantages, and Barriers of use
  • Impact on individuals
  • Roles and responsibilities of carers

At the end of the course, you will have gained a comprehensive knowledge of Assistive Technology and be able to relate it back to a Health and Social Care setting.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed by completion of the six key modules delivered throughout the programme. You must complete all six to successfully pass the course.


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