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Healthcare Practice

West Lothian College

Content

HNC Healthcare Practice is an innovative course designed to equip you with essential clinical knowledge and understanding.

The course includes:

Safe Working Practice for Care - including risk assessment, first aid and dealing with behaviour that challenge; Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners - including practical skills and calculations; Professional Standards for Care Practice; The Human Body on Health and Illness; Understanding Personal and Professional Development; Sociology and Health in Scotland; Therapeutic Relationships: Understanding Behaviour; Exploring Mental Health; Healthcare Practice Graded Unit 1.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers including Biology or Human Biology plus 5 subjects at National 5 including English and Maths; Foundation Apprenticeship plus National 5 Biology or Chemistry, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Interview and pre-entry 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

Possible progression to degree level in Social Work or Community Education offered by a range of higher education institutions.

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Health and Social Care

SCQF Level

7

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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