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Pathways to Health and Social Care

Ayrshire College

Venues

Ayr Campus, Kilmarnock Campus

Content

This course gives you a good introduction to what you’ll need to know and understand to work successfully in a care practice setting. The focus is on understanding why people use care services, and developing your skills to support the health and wellbeing of others.

Content includes:

Health and social care provision; human development and behaviour; the impact of social influences on the individual; mental health concepts; Transferable essential skills; Personal development.

Throughout the course, you’ll hear from a range of guest speakers, including people from the health board, local care services and the police.

Entry Requirements

2 relevant subjects at National 5. Entry is subject to an interview.

Progression Routes

Progression on to a course at SCQF Level 6.

Start Date

January

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

18 weeks

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

5

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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