Health, Social Care and First Aid UHI Moray

19/03/2026

Come along and see what it's all about 🤓 Ask questions and find out more at UHI Moray Explore all the pathways available to you ⬆️↙️↘️↗️
Could be a route waiting for you that you hadn't even considered before 😲 Options are endless, spread the word and we look forward to seeing you there 🙌🏼

25/02/2026

⭐⭐TODAY, come along & join us at the UNITED* Our Course & Community Day! Students are invited to join us on Wednesday 25 February, 10am–2pm, for a day filled hands on activities as you explore where your future could take you.
There will be:
• Interactive subject sessions
• A chance to chat to our lecturers
• Nursing Pathways - Information Sessions (10am - 2pm)
• Insights from current students (10am - 1230pm)
• Guest speakers and MORE!

Whether you're progressing from Senior Phase or already part of our college community, this event is designed to help you feel confident, informed and excited about the journey ahead

https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/study-with-us/subjects/healthcare-social-care--first-aid/

*Our UNITED curriculum area covers the following subjects, Hairdressing and Barbering, Beauty and Aesthetic Therapies, Integrative Healthcare Complementary Therapies Therapies, Essential Skills, Sport and Fitness, Creative Industries - Visual Art and Performing Arts, British Sign Language, Health, Social Care and First Aid, Counselling UHI

Designed for individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, our health and social care courses blend practical skills with theoretical knowledge.

17/02/2026

STEP INTO CARE
Moray Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) has a new course starting Monday 2 March 2026 UHI Moray - giving you an insight into a career in care. Take a look and get in touch 🫶🏼

Step into Care

Moray SWAP has a new course starting Monday 2 March 2026 - giving you an insight into a career in care

Step into Care is a short, introductory course designed to build your skills, knowledge, and confidence to help you begin a career in the care sector. Whether you’re looking to move into employment, progress into education, or simply gain insight and experience, this course provides a valuable introduction to working in care settings.

Topics covered include:
• Moving and Handling
• Standard Infection Control
• Dementia Awareness
• Mental Health Toolbox
• Activities in Care Settings
• Professionalism and Expectations in Practice

You will also complete an accredited Emergency First Aid qualification.

Course details:
• Duration: 4 days (Monday-Thursday)
• Start date: Monday 2 March 2026
• Time: 9.30am-4.00pm
• Location: UHI Moray, Elgin
• Age requirement: 16+

To enquire about spaces please email before 25 February 2026: [email protected]

12/02/2026

If daytime classes don't work for you, and you need to update your skills, why not enrol on our Emergency First Aid at Work evening classes in April

Small skills can make a big difference.

Our Emergency First Aid at Work course gives you the tools to support others when every second matters. Delivered over two evenings, it’s designed to fit around your work and life commitments.

During the course, you will develop practical skills in:
• First Aid principles
• Resuscitation and the recovery position
• Responding to shock and medical emergencies

📅 Tuesday 21 & Thursday 23 April
⏰ 5:30pm–8:30pm
💷 Cost: £60

Visit > https://bit.ly/uhimaid

30/01/2026

➕EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK COURSE - TUESDAY 10 FEB 26

BOOK NOW 🩺

➕ 6 hours
➕ £60
➕ Course Code MOFCEAIDP

This course is designed to meet the requirements of employers in lower risk environments and covers resuscitation, shock, bandaging and medical emergencies. The course meets the requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

Email: [email protected] for more information
Tel: 01343 576000

Use the link below to access the booking form. Our trainers look forward to seeing you here at UHI Moray

We offer a range of first aid courses from Emergency First Aid to the more comprehensive First Aid at Work course. We can deliver bespoke training courses to suit your industry or needs.

20/01/2026

➕ FIRST AID COURSES @ UHI Moray

We have a whole range of affordable, certified First Aid Training courses available at UHI Moray. Click on the link below for full details of courses for Jan - Apr 2026 and how to access our available on demand courses.

Courses include:
- First Aid at Work
- First Aid at Work Requalification Certificate
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Childcare First Aid
- Childcare at Work for Confident Grandparents
- Resuscitation Skills
- Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Users
- Onsite Bespoke Courses

📩 email: [email protected] for more information

https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/study-with-us/study-choices/first-aid/

We offer a range of first aid courses from Emergency First Aid to the more comprehensive First Aid at Work course. We can deliver bespoke training courses to suit your industry or needs.

17/12/2025

🌟FEE-WAIVER COURSE STARTING JANUARY 2026 - APPLY NOW!!

Health and Social Care (HN Cluster):
This course is made up of a cluster of units from our HNC Healthcare Practice and HNC Social Services courses. In addition, as senior practitioners, Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Professional Development requirements, will also be met 🙌🏼👨🏼‍🎓

Course content includes:

+ Professional Standards for Care Practice
+ Leadership Starts with Me
+ Understanding Loss and the Process of Grief

You will study mainly online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with support from your lecturers, however there will be some face-to-face teaching on campus.

17/12/2025

Are you already thinking about your New Year, New You? 🌟

Our **FREE** PDA Health and Social Care: Administration of Medication (SCQF L7) course - starting in January could be just the course you are looking for 📚👨🏼‍🎓

This course is an essential part of training for all carers involved in the administration of medication in care homes, residential care or care at home services. Explore the link below and start an application if you'd like to join us in January 2026 🙌🏼

This is a work based course where you will study through supported online learning using the university's virtual learning environment (VLE) and assessed at your workplace by our assessors

This course is an essential part of training for all carers involved in the administration of medication in care homes, residential care or care at home services.

23/09/2025

Calling all current Health and Social Care students!!! Your class needs a Student Voice Rep - come along on Tues 30 Sep to find out what it's all about..........looks good on UCAS applications too 👩🏼‍🎓👨🏼‍🎓

Calling all Moray Student Voice Reps! 🎉

Highlands and Islands Students' Association are hosting a relaxed and friendly SVR Welcome Event for you to meet your fellow reps, chat with your student officer, and enjoy some free snacks and drinks.

📍 AGBC Lecture Theatre
📅 Tuesday 30th September
🕞 3.30pm – 4.30pm

This isn’t a formal meeting - no need to sign up, no prep needed, no pressure!

15/09/2025

Come and join our Health, Social Care and First Aid team 🌞

UHI Moray is currently looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced First Aid Trainer to be employed within our supply bank.

If you are interested, please get in touch or apply via the link. We'd love to have you onboard

https://www.moray.uhi.ac.uk/staff/vacancies/first-aid-trainer.html

We're hiring!

We're looking for experienced individuals to join us in the following roles:
➕ Learning Assistant - Construction (Joinery)
➕ Vocational Training Advisor - Maintenance Engineering
➕ First Aid Trainer (supply bank)

Interested? We'd love to hear from you!

Find out more: moray.uhi.ac.uk/vacancies

19/06/2025

We are incredibly proud to share the outstanding achievements of our Health, Social Care and First Aid students🩺for this academic year (2024/2025) 🎉 which were recognised at the recent UNITED Student Awards Ceremony 🏆

Congratulations to all our winners - your hard work, commitment, understanding and contributions each day were outstanding. After much deliberation we were proud to award the following: 💚

⭐️ UNITED Student Awards 2025 - Health, Social Care and First Aid ⭐️⬇️

🏆 Student Voice Representative of the Year
Mikalina Bell - HNC Social Services
🏆 Rising to the Challenge Award
Wendy McLennan - Health & Social Care - Essentials - Level 6
🏆 Inspirational Student Award
Miley Petrie - Health and Social Care - Level 6
🏆 FE Student of the Year Award
Fran Kelly - SWAP Access to Nursing 👩🏼‍⚕️
🏆 HE Student of the Year Award
Freya Gordon - HNC Healthcare Practice
🏆 FE to HE Progression Award
Alex Ross - HNC Healthcare Practice
🏆 Overall UNITED Student of the Year Award
Xiang Li - HNC Healthcare Practice

👏 We are extremely proud of all the hard work and effort from each and every one of our students and wish you all the very best in your chosen career path and hope to welcome some of you back for further study in the future❤️🏥