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Preparation for University Access to Nursing

Edinburgh College

Venues

Milton Road Campus, Sighthill Campus

Content

This fast-track course is designed for people with few or no qualifications looking to begin a rewarding career as a nurse. Upon successful completion, this course will ensure you have the correct entry requirements to progress onto our University Access to Nursing course. We have a partnership with Edinburgh Napier University where our University Access to Nursing students who are progressing well will be offered an interview for entry into year one of their Nursing degree programme.

Subjects Include:
Human body; Introduction to First Aid; Understanding Mental Health; Medical Terminology; Communication in care relationships; Numeracy; Communication.

Entry Requirements

Out of formal education for more than three years. Experience of working in a care setting is desirable.

Progression Routes

Another Health and Social Care related Level 6 course taught at Edinburgh College.

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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Related courses by level

NC and NQ and Access