Springburn Campus, East End Campus
The NC Health and Social Care (Level 6) course provides the ideal foundation for anyone interested in a future career within the health or social care sector. It combines classroom learning with valuable hands-on experience to help you understand the principles, values, and practical skills required to support people in need of care.
You’ll explore who needs care, where care is provided, and your responsibilities as a care worker across a range of settings — from hospitals and care homes to community support environments.
Content:
Values and Principles; Human Development and Behaviour; Social Influences; Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness; Caring for People with Dementia; Health, Safety and Protection Issues; The Human Body; First Aid; HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Infections; Understanding the Needs of the Older Person; Working in Health and Social Care Settings; Communication and Numeracy; Working with Others.
3 subjects at National 5 including English; or NQ Health and Social Care (Level 5). Entry based on experience, written exercise and interview.
You will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.
HNC Healthcare Practice
August
NC
Full time
1 year
Health and Social Care
6
