Venues

Sighthill Campus

Content

This course is an innovative course designed to equip you with essential clinical knowledge and understanding. This course will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in Nursing and other health-related fields. This course will improve both your academic, professional and employability skills and is a step towards a rewarding career in the health sector. It combines the required academic knowledge with the skills and competencies gained from a clinical placement within the care sector. This qualification is also suitable if you want to work as a Health Care Support Worker.

Subjects Include:

Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners; Professional Standards for Care Practitioners; Safe Working Practice; The Human Body in Health and Illness; Sociology and Health in Scotland; Therapeutic Relationships; Core and academic skills.

Entry Requirements

Higher English and Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Geography, Physics or Physical Education plus 5 subjects at National 5 including Maths and Biology. Or relevant NC at SCQF Level 6 including Biology.

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

By completing this HNC you are obtaining a recognised qualification that will enable you to apply for degree studies at university in a variety of health disciplines including Nursing.