Planit


Healthcare Practice

City of Glasgow College

Venues

City Campus

Content

This course is aimed at applicants currently working in a care setting who wish to develop their skills and knowledge.

This course is suitable if you want to pursue a career in nursing and other health-related fields. It combines the required academic knowledge with the skills and competencies gained from a practical vocational experience. This qualification is also suitable if you want to work as a Health Care Support Worker.

Some of the units you will study over two years are:

Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners; Professional Standards for Care Practitioners; Safe Working Practice for Care; The Human Body in Health and Illness; Sociology and Health in Scotland; Graded unit.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers including English, or Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6.

Applicants should also be currently employed in a care environment, where they can be supported to complete the practical aspects of the course.

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.

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Part time (day release)

Course Length

40 weeks

Department

Health, Social Care and Early Education

SCQF Level

7

Cost

£845.00 per year

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

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