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Gateway to Healthcare: Phase 1

Edinburgh College

Venues

Sighthill Campus

Content

Gateway to Healthcare: Phase 1 (Formally Introduction to Health Services) is your first step towards a rewarding career as a health professional. This course will prepare you for an entry-level job in the healthcare sector or further study at Edinburgh College. This course will suit those seeking a career change or wanting to further their studies. Previous students on this course have gained employment in health care or progressed to Gateway to Healthcare Phase 2 then to Level 6 Health courses, leading to university places for nursing and allied health professions.

Content:

Practical Caring Skills; First Aid; The Human Body; Communication for Health and Care; Safe beginners; Wellbeing and Resilience.

Entry Requirements

4 subjects at National 4 including English and Biology; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4. Interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant course at SCQF Level 6

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

20 weeks

Department

Health Professions and Social Services

SCQF Level

5

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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