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Health & care

If you studied here, you're part of the network. Former students on where they’ve got to, in their own words.

David N.
David N.
Counselling & First Aid

“My first aid course helped me save a child's life.”

From the archive · 2022 Read their story
Karl M.
Karl M.
Access to Nursing

“Derby College prepared me for university...”

From the archive · 2022 Read their story
Danielle H.
Danielle H.
Social Care

“Everyone was supportive in helping you to achieve your best and to go forward with you careers.”

From the archive · 2020 Read their story
Peter James
Health and Social Care

“The most important thing is to listen to people,” he said. “Work with them, respect them and empower them./strong>”

From the archive · 2017 Read their story
Anthony Lockett
Anthony Lockett
First Aid

“I loved being able to have a laugh with my teacher and classmates at the same time as learning something new.”

From the archive · 2017 Read their story
Sonia Meakin
Nursing and Midwifery

“It’s tough to return to education but Derby College makes it so easy and it is a very structured and supportive…”

From the archive · 2016 Read their story
Gerald Namwaza
Gerald Namwaza
Health and Social Care, left 2008

“I had a wonderful maths teacher and I’m thankful to all the lecturers who helped me throughout my course.”

From the archive · 2016 Read their story
Jessica and Lucy Sheldon
Jessica and Lucy Sheldon
Health and Social Care

“The quality of the teaching in all our subjects was outstanding and the guidance and advice we received was fantastic.”

From the archive · 2015 Read their story
Louise Herrington
Louise Herrington
Nursing

“The skills I learnt at Derby College were invaluable in helping me to achieve my goals!”

From the archive · 2015 Read their story

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