Venues

Gardyne Campus

Content

This demanding course is designed to provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge for those wishing to enter healthcare professions covering skills required to meet the professional standards demanded of the NHS workforce.

Subjects include: Safe Working Practice, Therapeutic Relationships, Sociology and Anatomy and Physiology.

A work placement is required; therefore, there is a need to have a good level of physical and emotional well-being. An occupational health assessment is carried out by the NHS to assess fitness to practice.

Please note: some units may contain content that could be triggering, if in doubt please contact heretohelp@dundeeandangus.ac.uk and they will direct you to the course leader.

Entry Requirements

2 relevant Highers, English preferred; or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. A qualification in Biology or Anatomy and Physiology would be an advantage. 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

Completion may allow progression to 1st year undergraduate nursing degree programmes at university.

There may be an opportunity for 2nd year entry however this will require extra clinical hours in practice and further clinical competencies to be met.