Health & Care
The Health and Care sector is one of the North East's largest employers, accounting for more almost 20% of the region's workforce.
We are proud to work in partnership with many NHS Trusts and a wide range of social care providers, supporting their workforce development requirements to ensure their staff have the skills and specialisms they need.
Our extensive range of health and care courses are delivered by experienced and dedicated staff and we have some of the best health training facilities in the North East for students and employers.
What do we offer?
Childcare
Health Management
Pharmacy Services
Social Care
Leadership & Management
Finance
Information & Communucations Technology
Human Resources Management
Maths & English
Our facilities:
Health simulation ward
Each of our colleges have their own state-of-the-art health simulation ward to develop real health professional skills
Ageing suits
We offer ageing suits to simulate the function of an older person, e.g. joint stiffness, reduced co-ordination etc, to prepare for careers working with older people.
Nursing and patient care mannequins
We have mannequins, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters and lungh, digestive system and pregnancy demonstration models.
Assisted living area
Our health hubs house an assisted living area, which mirrors the home care environment
College updates
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New Principal announced for Northumberland College
May 23, 2022
Following a rigorous selection process, the board of governors has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal of Northumberland College
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Education Partnership North East publishes gender pay gap report
May 12, 2022
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has announced its gender pay gap results for 2021 which is significantly below the national average.
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Sunderland College welcomes Exchequer Secretary
May 3, 2022
Helen Whately MP visited Sunderland College to find out how significant investment in facilities has revolutionised skills and education training