Skip navigation

Work Experience in Allied Health - North East & Yorkshire

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Powered by

Springpod

Overview

Health and care is one of the most exciting and important sectors in the UK. Careers such as those in allied health keep us healthy and put us back on track when things go wrong. This programme introduces you to the world of the allied health professions within the North East and Yorkshire, and will help you understand the diverse opportunities and careers within the sector.

What’s Included

In this programme, you’ll explore the diverse careers within allied health - from radiography, dietetics, and speech and language therapy. Plus, you’ll get an insight into the responsibilities, progression opportunities and pathways found within each career. You’ll complete a series of quizzes and fun activities to help build your understanding of the health and care sector.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Health, Care, and the Allied Health Professions

This module will take you through all of the essential information you need to know about the allied health professions. Covering the distinct and varied roles within the allied health professions, we’ll look at careers, opportunities, and organisations in your local region!

Dietetics and Speech & Language Therapy

In this module, we’ll paint a picture of what dietetics and speech & language therapy look like. You’ll explore these allied health professions' vital role in fostering holistic well-being, from personalised nutrition plans to enhancing communication abilities. You’ll examine pathways and the specific roles available in these two areas of the allied health profession; plus, you’ll discover opportunities in the Northeast, so stay tuned!

Podiatry & Operating Department Practitioners

There’s lots of different opportunities and careers within the allied health professions. Podiatrists are skilled experts at helping patients with foot problems; meanwhile, operating department practitioners are an essential part of any procedure. From the specific roles and responsibilities to the various pathways into these rewarding career areas, you’ll gain a foundational understanding that will shape and build your overall knowledge of the allied health profession.

Radiography

Even if you haven’t heard of radiography, there’s a good chance you may have actually experienced it yourself! With there being two main types of radiography - therapeutic and diagnostic - there’s a few different routes in radiography. This module will cover the roles in each area, the major differences between them, and an insight into where radiography careers can take you.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is an essential support area for individuals adapting to a new normal after an illness, injury, or accident, or even for those trying to lead an independent life. But what does this involve? his module will cover the responsibilities, specialities, and pathways you can take to succeed in this career.

Employability Skills

You might think a career in this sector feels right for you! In this module, you will learn which skills you’ll need to flourish within health and care. You’ll dive into top skills in health and care, along with an insight into recognising your strengths and aiming high. Additionally, you will have a look at your strengths and weaknesses in a self-evaluation activity so you know where to improve!
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
3 June 2024 - 1 August 2025
Start now

Similar virtual work experiences

See all

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Work Experience in Allied Health - North East & Yorkshire

Job sector: Healthcare & Medicine

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
3 June 2024 - 1 August 2025

Ready to find out if this career is right for you?

Start now