Level 2 Award Assisted Technology in Health and Social Care Environments

Applications open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications close - Open all year

How to apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Broadstairs College.

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

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.

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.

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.