Planit


Healthcare Practice

Glasgow Kelvin College

Venues

Springburn Campus, East End Campus

Content

The course is made up of 9 units, delivered over one year. The course promotes and provides you the values and skills required to work within a health care setting. It is delivered using a variety of teaching methods including tutorials, group work, self-directed study and simulation.

Units include:

Professional Standards for Care Practice; Therapeutic Relationships: Understanding behaviour; Safe Working Practice for Care; Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners; Sociology and Health in Scotland; Understanding Personal and Professional Development; The Human Body in Health and Illness; Healthcare Practice: Graded Unit 1; Exploring Mental Health.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers, preferably English and a science subject plus National 5 Maths, or Access to Nursing (SWAP), or other relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview.

Interview and written test. 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.

Progression Routes

Students can progress on to university or into employment within the care field.

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

7

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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