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Access to Nursing (SWAP) (Fast Track)

South Lanarkshire College

Content

This course is a first step for those looking to start a career as a nurse or in the health care sector. It is designed to help you reach your potential and give you the confidence and skills for success in a college or university course. If you've few or no formal qualifications and have been out of full-time education for a period of time you could be eligible for this course.

You'll be introduced to various healthcare subjects to enable you to progress to a university degree or a health-related field at HNC level. The course also develops confidence, core skills to maximise chances of successful progression to higher education. You'll learn through groupwork, lectures, industry visits and guest speakers.

Entry Requirements

You must be out of education for at least 5 years with no current entry requirements. Entry is based on interview and a satisfactory reference.

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

Relevant HNC or nursing degree

Start Date

August, January

Qualification

Access to FE/HE

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

6 months

Department

Health, Social Care and Nursing

SCQF Level

6

Career Area

Health and Medicine

Career Sectors

Alternative Medicine

Related courses by level

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Physiotherapy

Podiatry

Radiography

Speech Therapy

Therapists

Related courses by level

NC and NQ and Access