Learning for healthcare students

We know that time whilst at University can be difficult to juggle all of what needs to be done. Increased stress and pressures on you and your time as well as boosting or reinvigorating skills in your learning. If you are needing support with studies or need some extra tuition for up and coming drug calculation exams look no further then joining UNISON and coming along to one of our learning offers.

UNISON Learning Month for Health Care Students – NOW BOOKING!!

Getting to grips with your new health studies can be very daunting. UNISON is committed to helping our student members with your learning and development.

We’re committed to helping all UNISON members develop and learn through the UNISON College. 

We’re offering four interactive learning sessions this October. Simply sign up via the links below for sessions on maths for drugs calculations, mental health awareness and study skills.

Maths for Healthcare Students

Wednesday 2nd October 2024 | 6pm – 8pm | Tutor: Matthew Dymond

Maths for Healthcare Students (Repeat)

Wednesday 16th October 2024 | 6pm – 8pm|  Tutor: Matthew Dymond

Academic Writing and Study Skills

Wednesday 23rd October 2024 | 6pm – 8pm | Tutor: Jane Walton (sign-up link to follow)

Mental Health and Stress Management

Wednesday 30th October 2024 | 6pm – 8pm | Tutor: Jane Walton

ACADEMIC STUDY

Description: Develop your confidence and study skills to enable you to read and analyse text, develop researching and assignment writing skills and using ICT to support your learning. You will practice speaking and listening communication skills to express your views and opinions.   

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE             

DRUG CALCULATIONS

Description: This course covers all the areas of maths you will need for your drugs calculation exams. For these exams you will need to be confident in understanding measures, conversion between different measures, converting and simplifying factions, decimals, and calculations involving time.

The course will cover methods for error checking and improving accuracy. You will be given real nursing calculations to practice and be tested on.   

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE